Welcome to Backroom Finds!

Thanks for visiting! I'm Stephanie Canada, part-time YouTuber, full-time mom, thrift shopper, estate sale hunter, and collector of vintage items. I like to find vintage and old sewing patterns,  craft patterns, fabrics, thread, cabinets, historical magazines and many other parts of the vintage sewing world of the 1900's. I specialize in the 1940's and 1950's, but I have found items from as early as 1860! Come along with me as I help keep the planet a little greener and your homes a little more vintage!

1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download
1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download

1940's Build Your Own Wardrobe Booklet - PDF Download

$6.00
$6.00

This is for a full PDF copy of the Star Book No. 23 "Build Your Own Wardrobe.

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Pages: 34

This is a handy book on how to upcycle clothes the 1940's way. This booklet does not come print-out patterns, but it does come with tons of tricks on how to upcycle your "basic" 1940's clothes into the most "modern" of fashions.

It also includes written directions on how to make the following:

- 3 collars

- 8 handbags

- shawl, both standard and sequined

- change the necklines of standard suits in 5 different ways.

- change the neckline of standard blouses in 4 ways

- make 6 different style gloves (written directions only)

- 8 hats (written directions only)

- how to applique to add detail to plain pieces.

- 6 different ways to spice up old dresses

- 8 ways to freshen up skirts for longer use

- how to make young children's clothes fit after the inevitable growth spurt

- sewing tips on how to make clothes look more professionally made

- how to conserve your clothes for longer use

Testimonials

I cannot recommend Backroom Finds enough! Stephanie is so lovely and accommodating, being able to send my fabric order directly to me in New Zealand. She is also super knowledgable and has a keen eye, finding some truly beautiful items

Jasmine C. (FB)

I have bought a lot of great patterns and fabrics from Stephanie. She is meticulous in her descriptions I have never been disappointed with the product or the packaging.

Angel D-H. (FB)

I can't recommend Stephanie enough! She is helpful, her products are exactly as described, she ships promptly, she looks for things for you and she looks after you! And she really gets vintage sewing and collecting - she is absolutely fabulous.

Lucy C-E. (FB)

Saw some beautiful rayon they had posted and I am so glad I bought it! The fabric arrived yesterday and is even better in person. Highly recommend seller and will definitely buy from her again.

Debbie S. (FB)

I have bought so many items from Stephanie and every time they exceed my expectations. She is the most thorough pattern seller around from the description to the packaging. If you’re a collector you know how important that is! If you’re looking for something specific she is super accommodating and if she doesn’t have it I guarantee she will look for you! Worthwhile in every way.

Felix P-M. (FB)

This shop is GREEN