Pillow Cases for Reuse!

I've seen quite a few projects on the internet using old pillowcases. I found two matching pillowcases ideal for a project. The hot pink, turquoise and aqua colorway is unusual but striking. I'd say late late sixties early 70's.

Vintage Fabric Picks

Let's switch to vintage fabric snags for a bit! The top is a piece of rayon. Not sure how old, but it is only 35" wide, so it must be older. It will make a fantastic summer blouse.

The second fabric is a piece of cotton just less than a yard. It is a grey and pink "ATOMIC FLOWER" design. It has a fairly significant fade line along the fold, but I got it to use for a yoke or collar, or a bag lining, and for only $1, what the heck?

The third is a navy and white seersucker. I wondered how it would wash up, as it had a bit of a musty smell. But it is apparently fine and will get made into a 60/70's dress. Have I become my own grandmother???

Vintage Fabric Finds

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Last weekend we decided to go to one of the large Antique Malls in Springfield, Ohio. If you are driving across country on I-70, you might want to consider stopping. There are three, and all are good, but my favorite is the easternmost mall, Heart of Ohio.
Anyway, in looking through everything, I found a stash of vintage fabrics I grabbed. The light blue flowered sateen is only 36 wide and about 1.3 yards, but it will make a great panel for the Xceptional Shirt or something similar, matched with a plain or subtly patterned fabric.
The second is a polished cotton with great medallions in teal, dark blue, gold and purple. There is 4.5 yards of this great fabric from the late 60's/early 70's, so I can make a real retro top or dress.
Finally, some cotton/poly leno print in purple and lime. Again, more than 4 yards, so it will make a great summer dress.
I have to stop buying fabric and get going on making things!