Thrift Shop Finds

[Stynky Tudor]

 Found this at my local thrift shop, a new shot glass maybe. 😋

[Black Syren]

I wish we had cool stuff like that in our thrift shops.  Pretty much have to buy at faires/festivals or online.  

[Stynky Tudor]

Pewter tankards use to be a dime a dozen (exaggeration), you could pick a few up for $5., not so much anymore. Even the ones with the engraved inscriptions that no one wants are for sale for too much online on eBay.

[Stynky Tudor]

After having a conversation with madPete about checkered shirt material and thrift shop finds, I found this - just enough to make a shirt.

[madPete]

Hey Stynky - The whole thing about checked shirt patterns comes from a quote in  the slops contracts "blu checked". I think the only historical references that were found were, blue, white or blu checked. In that age, blue checked was closer to this image... I did find a sample page from a tailor from about 1760ish, that had the above pattern. I was able to find the small check recently, but its not cheap. upwards of $20 a yard. I bought the large windowpane cloth probably 4-5 years ago. on ebay. But I havent seen it since.

[Stynky Tudor]

1 hour ago, madPete said:

When I see this image, I can't help but think about editing 8x8 pixel tile sets for Nintendo/RPG games - previous life.

[Stynky Tudor]

I also found some linen table cloth panels - we'll see if I can make anything out of them.

[LadyBarbossa]

I love those! I think they also make for great stolen or contraband fabrics for displays. 

[Black Syren]

On 2/19/2023 at 4:01 PM, Stynky Tudor said:

I also found some linen table cloth panels - we'll see if I can make anything out of them. 

Ohh these are pretty!  

[Stynky Tudor]

1 hour ago, LadyBarbossa said:

I think they also make for great stolen or contraband fabrics for displays.

Oh I love this idea, we'll have to make it happen at one of our next events!

[LadyBarbossa]

33 minutes ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Oh I love this idea, we'll have to make it happen at one of our next events!

🤭😁 Go for it! 

[madPete]

I guess a little research is needed to identify how large quantities of fabric were delivered in 1715, on a roll, a bolt or ? Then we could include some in/on our bales. Would only need enough fabric on the outside to make it look like stolen goods.

 

[madPete]

most of the images I see are loosely rolled (kinda look like the modern bolt without the form inside). Also see a lot of folded fabric.  Generally its much narrower than we see today also

[madPete]

I found these last week at the local Goodwill. Turkish towels! 2 are pictured, but I actual got 3. the third was a much paler light blue with the same stripes at each end. The colors are more subdued than the images show. And I'm sure the girlfriend will snag one!

These are approximately 36 by 76 inches. I suppose they could double for a swimsuit wrap. All 3 were less than $10.

Its one of those things you just happen across. You never find something when you are looking for it, but it pays to go often and browse because things pop up that werent on your radar. I went actually looking for an ice cream bucket that could be repurposed for a wooden bucket like one I found before.

Turkish towels are historically accurate. This complements the one William sent me. That one is easier to travel with due to its smaller size 13 x 36 inches and basic off-white.

Maybe I will trade the extras...

 

[Stynky Tudor]

Very cool, what a great find!

I recently found a couple yards of linen, another couple yards of heavy cotton canvas and several Queen size heavy cotton (hospital?) bed sheet/blankets. Spent about $20.00.

Now I've got to make stuff.

[madPete]

4 hours ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Very cool, what a great find!

I recently found a couple yards of linen, another couple yards of heavy cotton canvas and several Queen size heavy cotton (hospital?) bed sheet/blankets. Spent about $20.00.

No I've got to make stuff.

linen is expensive. makes the finds at goodwill that much more attractive and the clothing cheaper!

 

[Stynky Tudor]

2 hours ago, madPete said:

...makes the finds at goodwill that much more attractive and the clothing cheaper!

Exactly! Plus it feeds the usable cloth collection addiction without breaking the bank.

[LadyBarbossa]

On 2/28/2023 at 10:55 AM, madPete said:

I guess a little research is needed to identify how large quantities of fabric were delivered in 1715, on a roll, a bolt or ? Then we could include some in/on our bales. Would only need enough fabric on the outside to make it look like stolen goods.

 

I shall have to ask a couple people who do fabric research. 

 

And those are amazing finds! It really is crazy amazing the stuff someone can find at Goodwill or some other second hand store. 

[Stynky Tudor]

Found some wool at the thrift store for $10, it's not a full bolt, some pieces have already been cut from it - but I couldn't resist.

[Mary Diamond]

20 minutes ago, Stynky Tudor said:

Found some wool at the thrift store for $10, it's not a full bolt, some pieces have already been cut from it - but I couldn't resist.

Oooh, that a lovely find!

[madPete]

wow - you are lucky to find Wool at $10 a yard,  much less on a bolt!

[michaelsbagley]

I've not found wool for under $25 per yard for a few years now... and most of what I see averages $30-$40 or more per yard.... That said, I am stupid and not clever enough to shop thrift stores... but hawt dang.... that is an amazing find!

[madPete]

You've probably got $500 worth of wool there.

at $40yd, thats why i didnt offer wool in the shop, very few wanted to pay those prices. the few that did, I just had them send me the wool they wanted the coat made from. I found a few deals years ago on ebay, but you just dont see them anymore.

[madPete]

You should make matching coat, waistcoat and breeches! augment with some red or gold tape.

 

[LadyBarbossa]

Stynky gets they Pirate Plunder Award of the Year for the big score of wool fabric! 😆🏴‍☠️😉👍 
Seriously though, that screams major awesome project!