There was a point in time that Anthropologie carried a sewing kit that retailed for $45.00.
Huh?
Not quite sure how that added up. My version cost me $0. Now, granted, I had all the supplies already on hand …
But it got me thinking … like perhaps those gold tipped scissors in the Anthropologie version are made of 14K gold? Mine were originally bright orange plastic that I gave a few coats of gold metallic paint.
Maybe the Anthropologie thimble was forged from platinum? Mine was cheap and plastic and painted with silver paint.
Are the safety pins sterling? The tape measure leather? The push pins topped with pearls and onyx? Could the Anthropologie pin cushion be made of the finest silk?
Mine was crafted from a drop cloth scrap. A bit of batting gave it some cushion and it was all secured in place with some help from the hot glue gun …
And at $45 a pop, I can’t help but wonder how many – if any – mason jar sewing kits Anthropologie sold before they discontinued this product line. Especially since it’s so easy to make your own …
* This past originally appeared on it all started with paint. *
I think this is my favorite craft so far, of all your mason jar crafts. Probably because I was born with a small sewing machine ;), but I can’t wait to make this one. Congrats on the new blog, it looks awesome!
Debbie
The price Anthro asked was a bit silly! But if you were to buy all the items for this to make one – say for a gift – it would add up FAST! I made several of these and I bought the stuff in bulk as cheaply as possible. My cost of each was at least $16 and I wasn’t counting the cost of the jar since I had those. If you had to buy the jars too it would be a struggle to keep the cost below $20. And if you were buying stuff at the fabric store to create one it would be more even with coupons. So yes, if you have the stuff on hand it is free! But if you have to buy it it’s not cheap!