How did Thrifty Threads start?
THRIFTY THREADS started from my addiction to thrift store shopping! I have always gotten a thrill finding a major bargain (such as a confessing to someone who compliments me on my outfit that the entire ensemble (usually) cost me less than $10! I also admit to being a bit fickle about clothes – I fall in love with a certain piece, wear it once or twice, then I toss it aside and move on to the next awesome 99 cent treasure!

Starting THRIFTY THREADS is a way for me to not only give someone else the thrill of finding a bargain as well as clothing which looks great on them & makes them happy to wear, but it also promotes re/upcycling and proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to look good (and unique!).

What type of things do you make?(sell)
Cool, fun, attractive, unique clothing for women, men & kids, including tops, pants, jeans, shorts, jammies, skirts, dresses, jackets, sweaters, etc., as well as accessories such as scarves, hats, gloves, purses, bags, and wallets. And it seems that everyone is fascinated by my dozens & dozens of pairs of cool TWO DOLLAR SHOES! My items are not necessarily “vintage” but I do often have a classically cool ’60′s, ’70′s or ’80′s piece to be had for a song. Nothing I sell is priced over $8, which is often even cheaper than thrift store prices!

What is your inspiration?
People who are creative and unique and daring in their choice of attire, who have fun with their clothes, who express themselves through their clothing and not only come up with amazingly adorable and cool outfits but who dress on their own terms-not to impress or conform but to feel like whoever they woke up feeling like on that particular day!

Where can we find your stuff (other than at our market)?
If I had a dime for everytime I’ve been asked “where is your store?”, I could buy out Goodwill! Unfortunately, my answer is always “in my dreams”! Right now, other than the Seattle Square Market, THRIFTY THREADS can only be found at the bi-annual PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET held at the Underground Events Center in Belltown (June & Dec). There are not many venues for re-selling clothing/accessories other than these events, but I am hoping to someday open a small shop somewhere, or possibly in our home!

What are your social media properties and where can we find them?
Currently, I only have a Facebook page for my art (Laurie’s Little Lovelies) and share sites for my photography (www.picasaweb.com/photographybylauriez and www.photobucket.com/home/lauriez) which I also sell at local festivals & art events.

Any other question you can think of that people might want to know about.
Just remember that even if you don’t usually shop in thrift stores or wear “used” clothing, you will be surprised at how great my THRIFTY THREADS are! I do all the “work” of seeking out the best clothes and you get the thrill of having something unique and inexpensive…(not just another overpriced top from the mall that everyone else has too!)

THRIFTY THREADS-NOTHING OVER $8!