Vintage fabrics often come in small quantities, but if you love a fabric don’t despair, as it can easily be made up into a beautiful statement cushion or lampshade.

Customers often spot a bag that sparks a memory and are eager to gush about a floral print that looks like a bridesmaid dress ...

Vintage fabrics at Urban Burp By Laura Thomas Aug 24, 2012 Electra Skilandat helps a customer who searches for rayon crepe at Urban Burp in Richmond, Calif. on Thursday, Aug 02, 2012.

When sourcing second-hand pieces for your wardrobe, each new addition offers a chance to own something truly unique — often ...

Fabric from the 1920s, part of the vintage collection of fabrics from Electra Skilandat who has a store--Urban Burp--selling these products in the North Beach in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday ...

For vintage fashion enthusiasts, ... Diane Ellsworth is surrounded by shelves overflowing with colorful, vintage fabrics and well-worn quilts. On a recent spring afternoon, ...

Then in August 2019, she lucked into a large stash of vintage fabric samples. The amount of fabric and customer needs only grew during the pandemic when she opened her Etsy store. People were ...

While earlier this year a woman was digging through a tray of costume jewelry when she struck gold. The woman based in Michigan stumbled on a $2.71 pair of earrings that she snapped up after noticing ...

San Mateo-based maker Edwina Ferro talks about the vintage salvaged fabrics she uses to make handmade bags. Video by Magali Gauthier. “I have a fun archive of finds organized by weight and pattern.

Love of vintage fabrics and upcycling inspires Kansas City collaboration By Courtney Lane Special to The Star. Updated April 20, 2025 9:18 AM.