Shirt made from a patchwork of reclaimed linen tablecloths in pretty pastel shades. Finished off with vintage ricrac on collar and found red buttons, the original hand stitched laundry code is left visible on the centre front hem. A really special heirloom piece! Roughly size M-L - please see measurements in dropdown. As ever, this one-off piece was lovingly handmade by me from 100% found/vintage/not-new materials

The Design: The Graham Top offers a lot of versatile adjustments to maximize its wearability. You can adjust the chest coverage of the deep V neckline by cinching and adjusting the shoulder ties and you can do the same by adjusting the two ties at the waist. This top has big poofy sleeves with an elastic cuff and can be worn to either side. The Graham top measures 18 inches in length from the top of the shoulder to the hem.  The Textile: We make each top using repurposed mid-century tablecloths that we source from textile waste centers across Texas. Tablecloth bundles are updated as often as we find suitable pieces to be transformed. Due to the nature of these vintage materials, expect to see imperfections in the form of mended areas, patches, distressing and discoloration.  How it works: Choose a tablecloth from our collection and select your size. The size chart can be found above. If you wish to have your piece tailored beyond our given design, (ex: length, arm length, or other special requests) please contact us via email. [email protected] Made To Order: This shirt is crafted especially for you. Please choose your size and style thoughtfully. We do not offer returns on these one of a kind creations. We want the materials to be respectfully invested in before we cut into it. The time and love poured into each dress is time consuming and a work of art, as we revive these textiles into wearable clothing. Reach out to us if you have any questions - we are real and nice humans who love to see these tablecloths turned into something cherished once again.  Please allow 3-5 weeks for us to create your top (not including shipping time).

PIN COUNT Yard Sale Season is here again............. Another one of my favorite things to buy when I'm yard-saleing or at an estate sale, is old doilies and table cloths. The doilies are so pretty and so many have been handcrafted with love, so many years ago. Every time I find one, I know has been made by hand, especially the ones that are crochet, I can't help but wonder where it came from and imagine it setting on an old bedside or kitchen table displaying an old photograph or vase of roses lining my china cabinet shelves and setting the china on old doilies is one of my many uses for the darling pieces of time. here are more ideas from bloggers on using doilies Just click on the image to go to the blog

This delightful Crochet and Lace Bundle has been selectively curated with an eye for detail from my collection of vintage and upcycled crochet tablecloths, runners, pillow covers, and doilies. Each bundle contains 25 items showcasing a variety of patterns, styles, textures, and yarn weights, all in soothing shades of cream, ivory, beige, and some that I have tea-dyed for added character. In this versatile bundle you will find one vintage doily and 24 charming and useable hand-cut pieces offering a wonderful array of shapes and sizes to inspire your creativity. Weighing approximately 2.75 ounces (before packaging), the bundle includes: - Round pieces ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 inches in diameter, - Rectangular and square pieces measuring from 3x3 inches to 5.5x5.5 inches, and - Trim pieces ranging from 1 to 2 inches wide and 4.5 to 10 inches long. Please note that these are vintage and upcycled materials, each with its own story to tell. While there may be some slight staining, wear, or imperfections as depicted in the photos, these quirks add to their old-fashioned charm and evoke a nostalgic vibe. These pieces are sure to infuse a timeless elegant vibe into farmhouse, shabby chic, bohemian, and most styles of home decoration. They are perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance to your party, baby shower, or wedding décor. Or incorporate them into a myriad of art and craft projects, from slow stitch projects to embellishments on quilts, pillow covers, tote bags, scrapbooks and junk journals. Create snippet rolls, dream catchers, bookmarks, greeting cards, invitations and tags, or Mother’s Day gifts - the possibilities are endless.

Shirt made from a carefully chosen selection of vintage table linen in shades of pink, pale green, blue, mustard and off-white. Hand finished and faced with linen, this shirt has a lovely feel and weight to it. A special piece for all seasons. As ever, this one-off item was lovingly hand made by me entirely from not-new materials. Roughly size M-L - please see measurements in the drop down menu

It is my latest design.My garments are eco-friendly and carefully made with preloved handmade mostly used vintage materials and recycled materials. Adorned with vintage needlework ,hand embroidered motifs ,crochet doilies and lace. One of a kind and no two are alike! My designs may have slight imperfections which is part of their beauty. It is a very beautiful wearable art cold shoulder long & embroidered sleeves white top/shirt/blouse. Embroidered baroque 100 % cotton shirt....Adorned with needlework appliqued very lightweight embroidered/floral romantic piece. Perfect for any romantic occasions. Shirt manufacturers size XL Fits perfectly L& XL Please see the measurements. Bust:21”(armpit to armpit laying flat.) 42”circumference Waist :22”(44”circumference) Length:25.5”(From shoulder to the hem) Cold wash and tumble dry...It is laundred and ready to ship& shipping free. Thanks for looking. Peace & Love Irene

More than 25 cute things to make with Vintage Linens including vintage sheets and handkerchiefs. Ideas for Sewing with Vintage Sheets.

8 Piece Botanically Dyed Eco Printed Fabric Bundle – Cotton and Silk – Leaf Variety Yellow, Orange, Gold - Vintage Buttons and Lace All of my hand dyed or eco printed fabrics were made from fabric that were upcycled / recycled from thrift shops, art recycle stores or yard sales. I find lengths of fabrics, tablecloths, vintage linens, vintage doilies and clothes that I turn into eco printed or dyed creations for you to use in your stitching or crafting projects. This piece has been produced through a process called botanical dyeing or eco printing. The eco printing botanical printing process causes leaves to make marks on fabric and then the heating process releases the natural dye from the leaf. Firstly, leaves or flowers are arranged on the fabric then the bundle is rolled and tied tightly before being boiled or steamed. The heat causes the tannins in the leaves to release and this creates a permanent and colorfast print on the fabric. The process I use shows the veins and stems of the leaves. You will have a variety of fabric textures to work with: silk, cotton denim, cotton cheesecloth, and other cotton textures. There are a variety of leaf prints and a couple of solid colorful pieces in oranges, yellow, gold, and browns. I included a large handful of mostly vintage buttons and hand dyed lace to match. The largest piece measures 7 x 10 and the smallest is 4x7. FABRIC CARE: The dye does not wash out and items can be washed by hand or in a washing machine GENTLY in cold water using a PH neutral soap. These pieces are best used indoors as too much sun will eventually cause fading. Excess dye residue may occur. I already hand washed with PH neutral soap and pressed the piece. You will probably need a light iron touch up once you receive it. Please note that some of these items may show some fraying on the edge or color unevenness due to the printing and dyeing process. You will receive the exact fabric pictured. It has been hand washed in PH neutral soap and ironed. SHIPPING: I will be shipping your fabric in an envelope so I will need to fold it so that it fits. Once you receive your fabric use a HOT iron (even for silk) to remove any wrinkles. Please allow for some difference in color due to the variation in digital screens. Natural colors from plant dyes have up to ten times more color components than industrial colors. This means it's difficult to catch their beauty on a screen. Thank you for shopping with me and please let me know if you have any questions. Lucy

Size 36(M) Fabric Silk, Cotton Style Inlaid lace Hand wash or dry clean? Dry clean onlyDo not bleachNo tumble dry   UP Size 36(M) Length(CM) 45-60 Bust(CM) 140 Sleeve Length(CM) 37

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I'm sorry I have been gone so long,life swallowed me up......... A trip to Italy with my mum was very inspiring and helped me to focus on sticking to doing what I love.......vintage,doilies,gelato colours and handmade toys,oh and we did a bit of shopping too... Do you like these beautiful leather bags,that I discovered recently on a trip to florence, the colours were so divine,I decided to bring some back and you can buy them directly from me,if you can't live without!

I was busy yesterday, laundering some of my vintage, crocheted doilies and tablecloths. I'm asked from time to time about the best ...

Happy New Year! (2010) sachets The month of January always has me pondering what I hope to accomplish in the coming twelve months and after several rough drafts, I’ve finalized my official Annual Crafty/Vintage To-Do List for 2013. (2008) barkcloth pillow It’s sew very short. (2009) banner Just one little word, in fact. (2010) yo-yos & feedsack quilt pillow You’ve heard it here before but this year … (2010) sachets I. Mean. It. (2008) vintage tablecloth pillow I really do. (2010) appliqued tea towels (2009) tatting & doily towel Sew there you have it. (2007) vintage tablecloth pillow PS Did you watch Downton Abbey last night?! Sew good!

Happy Sunday! Valerie here, from Team Party Unwrapped! I wanted to share my latest upcycle project with you guys! Some background information: I’m obsessed with dreamcatchers right now. Like …

I came across an expression a few months ago "Nourishing Traditions", I liked it so much I popped it in to my pocket & took it home with me....

Shirt made from a carefully chosen selection of vintage table linen in shades of pink, pale green, blue, mustard and off-white. Hand finished and faced with linen, this shirt has a lovely feel and weight to it. A special piece for all seasons. As ever, this one-off item was lovingly hand made by me entirely from not-new materials. Roughly size M-L - please see measurements in the drop down menu

If you're not a fan of the traditional doily, maybe some of these creative and unique upcycled doily ideas will appeal to you more. Check them out!

This top would have been my contribution to The Refashioners 2020 which has unfortunately but understandably been cancelled this year. I had already completed my project and wanted to share it with you all as (despite not being the most dramatic refashion ever) it really pushed me outside my sewing comfort zone and I'm hoping it might inspire some of you to give it a try too! Portia's yearly refashioning challenge started back in 2011 and carries an important message, encouraging sewers to look at fabric and clothing in a new light. I try to make careful choices when it comes to the fabric I use and how it has been produced. Despite turning away from fast fashion and making my own clothes I am aware that my fabric consumption has its own impact on the environment. One of the best ways to care for our planet and sew sustainably is to reuse and repurpose textiles which already exist. The theme for this year's challenge was planned to be 'use what you have' which felt a little more accessible to me as a newbie refashioner as you can use household items with large flat surface areas of fabric like bedding, curtains and tableware. I was still really daunted by this challenge. I've always thought I that the transformation challenge on The Great British Sewing Bee would be my downfall. When I cook I'm not the kind of cook who throws things in to a pan on instinct...I like a recipe! My creative brain just does not seem to think in that way. So I eased in to my first refashion by using a tablecloth. Despite being a flat piece of fabric I really tried my best to make the most of what the table cloth gave me; right down to using one of the loops of edge stitching as the loop for my button at the centre back neckline. In the spirit of 'use what you have' the covered button I had stashed away, salvaged from an old RTW top. When I moved to Dorking last summer I had a huge sort out and only brought with me things I thought I really needed so I didn't have any spare textiles asking to be refashioned. Instead I turned to eBay as my source of unwanted textiles. I've long been a fan and follower of the work of embroidery artists on Instagram like Tessa Perlow who embroiders on to existing garments to transform them into unique worn works of art. However, I've never been able to find the time or patience to do this kind of work myself. This project is sort of a cheats way of achieving a hand embroidered top, by using an already embroidered textile! I chose this tablecloth because I fell in love with the embroidery. I haven't found a single flaw in the beautiful symmetrical handwork. I felt kind of awful cutting in to it but focused on the fact that all that work is being appreciated and given another life. I loved the colours of it and that it was quite big and bold, plus the embroidered green border added another element to play with. But what really sold it to me was how the embroidery was arranged in clear quarter and semi-circular sections. I enjoyed figuring out how to place those to their best advantage on the top and use as much of the embroidery as possible. I'm really pleased with how it turned out. I think my favourite part is the back with those big arcs of floral embroidery meeting in the middle. I made the refashioning project feel a little more manageable to me by starting with a pattern rather than diving straight in to draping or cutting something from scratch. Baby steps! However, I did fully flex my pattern hacking muscles to make the design of the top much closer to my inspiration. Pinterest is still one of my favourite ways to collect inspiration for my sewing projects and over the last year or so I've pinned numerous boxy little tops with interesting details and style lines. The simplicity of the example below really grabbed me. I considered using the free tank tutorial from Fabrics-Store.com (they have a tonne of great resources, patterns and tutorials on their website FYI) but ultimately decided I did want a bit of shaping in the bust. I was torn between the Afternoon Lyra Tank and the Ashton Top from Helen's Closet. I ended up plumping for the Ashton because it seemed to have a lot of mileage in it with options for an all in one facing or bias faced neckline and all sorts of hacks popping up online. When I'm splashing out on a pattern I like to think I'm going to use it multiple times. I'm really pleased with my choice as I think the shaping and fit is great but I'll discuss the pattern more in depth in a future post as I have another hacked version of it to share with you! For reference I cut the size 6 B cup. To start with I extended the length of the shoulder seam a little to match the squarer shape of the inspiration garment. Then I drew a line straight down from the outer edge of the shoulder to the hem on both the front and back pattern pieces. I cut down these lines and attached the pieces I'd cut off the front and back together to create my new side panel pattern piece (after folding the bust dart out of the front piece and remembering to add seam allowances where necessary). I straightened off the top edge of the side panel and shortened it by 3" to create the stepped hem. I found this to be about as much as you would want to remove before you start seeing flesh above the waistband of a high waisted pair of trousers or skirt. The final thing I needed to do was to cut a strip of linen to fill in the centre back which I wanted to cut two separate panels for to make the most of the beautiful embroidered detail along the edges of the table cloth. I hemmed the top and bottom of this little infill, overlocked the long raw edges then topstitched it in place between the panels 3" up from the hem again. The infill finishes about 5" down from the neckline creating a sort of keyhole opening which fastens with a button at the nape. I'm really enjoying the combination of the modern cut of the top constructed with the more traditional embroidery. The weighty beautiful vintage linen turned out perfect for this style of top as it holds the structure nicely. I did have some scraps of white linen left over from my Wrap Top to use for the centre back and side panels but I actually only used it for the bias facing in the end. I'm so proud of myself for embracing this creative challenge and can't thank Portia enough for encouraging me to try something a little different. It has really pushed my creativity and construction knowledge and proved that I can do more than I think with my sewing. I'll definitely be looking at textiles differently in future and will make an effort to incorporate more refashioning into my sewing practice. I even feel like I might have the confidence to move on to something a little more challenging next time!

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