Thrifty Sewing Fun

I haven't been out thrifting as much as usual over the last few months - weather and a busy schedule have both affected my shopping time! But I got out to my favourite thrift stores recently, and have some wonderful new finds to share. 

I have been lucky with some greens -- the solid green is a linen blend, quite soft and with a blue/yellow shimmer. I'm thinking a summer dress. The bottom fabric is a quality jersey, just enough for a nice soft tee. Probably the Kirsten Tee by Maria Denmark, as I've made it before and it is a great staple. 

And I found some sewing patterns! Harder to find at the thrifts lately as my favourite shop has inexplicably decided they are not putting out sewing patterns in their craft section any more. :(  Found these ones elsewhere. 

My luckiest find lately, however, is this really fun lapel pin! I love brooches and this one was irresistible, for obvious reasons. So cute. I'm sure I have many things to wear this with. 

And adding one more bit of fabric...I just came across this fab sheet in the linens aisle on my last thrifting trip. I don't think it has ever been used. And it's so very 80s I couldn't let it go. Had to buy it and will now have to figure out what to do with it. But I love this print! It's so much fun finding odd bits while thrifting, even if I have slowed down with how much I can bring home with me. I really enjoy this part of my sewing life :)