City Mouse Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Background: My mother passed away about a month ago. She was a hoarder. My sister and I are in the process of trying to sell off as much of my mother’s “collections” as we can. I think I have found a resource for selling the salt shakers, so I can move on to the next things. There are several boxes of vintage sewing pattern that have never been used. I have found places online to purchase individual patterns, but I haven’t found anyone who will buy them from me in a large amount. I have no interest in selling individual items. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. I don’t mind giving them away, but I don’t like the idea of them going to the trash which is what I think might happen if I give them to the local thrift store. Edited October 28, 2023 by City Mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I wonder if you could sell them in lots to mixed media crafters. I know I'd use them that way if I didn't wash my to make the item the pattern was for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 If you’re on Instagram, I follow a girl named Serena (insta handle is Sewrena_ and she’s a vintage pattern collector. She wears vintage clothes that she makes almost all the time…it’s pretty neat. She might not buy them but I bet she’d put them to good use if they were gifted to her. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Wish I was closer to you as we are hunting a few vintage patterns. On market place and eBay- list as lots of ten. They sell pretty nice that way. I have bought a few that way. Also, see if you have any sewing centers near you that give classes? They usually welcome free complete patterns and fabric. Edited October 28, 2023 by itsheresomewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mouse Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, itsheresomewhere said: Wish I was closer to you as we are hunting a few vintage patterns. On market place and eBay- list as lots of ten. They sell pretty nice that way. I have bought a few that way. Also, see if you have any sewing centers near you that give classes? They usually welcome free complete patterns and fabric. Well, the patterns are in East Texas where my mom lived if that’s any closer. 😀 I could probably manage lots of 10. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Agreeing with Ebay or Marketplace. Even if you don't sew, you can likely recognize similarities enough to sort them into similar stacks. (For example, I just love vintage Laura Ashley patterns . . . which are sold individually on ebay often) But it also depends on how much time & effort you can invest in selling. If you're on FB, you could possibly join a Vintage Sewing FB group & try to sell/donate that way. They are gems for the right niche of sewists! 😉 (Personally, I just wait for friends to donate their stash to me!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history-fan Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Jennifer Elise has a youtube channel and her main thing is vintage patterns and sewing. She lists where she even buys patterns so if she isn't interested she could probably refer you to the warehouses that she buys from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 If you are in East Texas, I'd suggest contacting one of the local Estate Sale companies. They often combine families stuff at an estate sale. I think they take 40%, but it might be an easy way to get rid of a lot of stuff in an easy manner. If you have a collection of something valuable or collectible, they advertise and folks interested in that specific area tend to watch the ads and show up for the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 There is a person who buys in bulk vintage patterns and resells them. I can't think of her name right now, but her last name is Canada or something like that. Will look it up for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Her name is Stephanie Canada. She regularly buys bulk by the box vintage patterns and resells them. She has a YouTube channel as well. Wish I lived closer and shipping to Australia wasn't so pricy . I love vintage patterns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history-fan Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 https://backroomfinds.com/ The above is Stephanie Canada's website. She lists a lot of patterns, notions etc that are vintage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mouse Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Thank for all the great ideas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Oh! East Texas. I sell vintage patterns at a local antique market and on Etsy. I am not too far from East Texas. You can contact antique markets in that area and see if they have any dealers interested in buying them in bulk. My market does that. Just know that if you sell to a reseller, you will need to allow room for them to also get a profit. Patterns generally go for $1-2 at estate sales. At antique markets or online, they can go for $5-20, depending on graphics and condition. Some obviously will go for more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Estate sale company all the way. Yes, you will pay 30% - 40% commission, but you are not dealing with it. And they are much more likely to notice if you have anything valuable lurking in any of the collections. Look at the prices for actual sold lots of vintage patterns on eBay. Not at all worth it, imo, and you're not going to recognize if any of the patterns are in high demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiefsu Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 10/28/2023 at 3:44 PM, Melissa in Australia said: There is a person who buys in bulk vintage patterns and resells them. I can't think of her name right now, but her last name is Canada or something like that. Will look it up for you Did you ever find the name of this person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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