If you have a collection of Vintage Linens you will love this roundup of 15 Cute Ways to Repurpose and Upcycle Vintage Linens. (#9 is my favorite!)
Vintage fabric and linens are a wonderful source of material for all kinds of upcycle projects- sewing and otherwise.
Upcycle vintage linens with these 27 project ideas. These crafts from recycled vintage linens are for every skill level and will make a unique, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gift.
This blog is all about saving bits and pieces and making the most out of a ragged edge dresser scarf. There are 28 pictures below, most all have information in the picture captions. My intention is…
If you have a collection of Vintage Linens you will love this roundup of 15 Cute Ways to Repurpose and Upcycle Vintage Linens. (#9 is my favorite!)
From vintage tablecloths to old bed sheets, vintage linens are a great source of crafting fabric. And here's some upcycling inspo for you!
Faced with the dilemma of needing my Vintage Linens Quilt #1 (VLQ#1) for a presentation to the Alamo Heritage Quilt Guild earlier this month and knowing it wouldn’t be back in my possession until t…
Made to order, custom BIRD +BELLE 'PRAY FOR SUN' textile artwork. Each is one of a kind and will arrive framed and ready to hang. We use a combination of vintage and upcycled textiles, as well as quality linen in all of our flags and artwork. Lettering is hand-cut and all framing is done in-house. Want it customized? Like the design but want to customize the wording or colorway? Use the ‘notes’ section at check-out to specify your custom details. This design:Features hand cut letteringVintage denim, ivory mud cloth or linen background"xx" hand-stitched detailingBleached Oak Frame Use the notes section at check-out to specify:For a crisp look, opt for linen background and lettering. For a more organic look, specify vintage cloth for background and lettering. PRODUCTION TIME 3-4 weeks. Please note that all BIRD + BELLE flags / artwork are made to order. FRAMES Click the link here to see our upgraded frame options. All frames are constructed of MDF wood and framers plexiglass SIZES Please note dimensions are finished outside frame dimensions. Sizes listed are our standard offerings. Larger sizes can be special ordered by request. DELIVERY / PICK UP Choose from free local pick-up at our Newport Beach location or nationwide shipping for a fee at check-out. What to know: Our flags and art pieces are constructed from vintage and upcycled textiles. As such, you should expect some variation in color, condition and fringe length (if included in design), as well as some repair stitching and markings within the textile. We will always try to come as close to the pictured design as possible, but the nature of the textiles we use ultimately dictate a one of a kind design.
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!
Check out this list of 25+ creative vintage linens repurposed projects. Lots of inspiration for sewing upcycled linens.
A couple of years ago, right before we left California to move to Virginia, I went to visit my sister-in-law. One of the passions that we share is quilting. As much as she loves to
In Repurposing & Decorating With Vintage Linens, there are many ways to create something beautiful and useful with your found or made linens.
Upcycled top made from a vintage cross stitch table linen from the 1950s/60s Dusty pink linen with a geometric stitch pattern with burgundy embroidery thread Relaxed boxy fit Size M/L Machine wash cold water
Things to make with vintage hankies. upcycled handkerchief crafts.
Cute little sleeveless summer top or waistcoat made from a vintage linen cutwork tablecloth. With gentle gathers at the shoulders back and front, a scalloped hem, V-shaped neckline, subtly asymmetric cutwork details on the front and three found shell buttons to fasten. You can't beat breathable natural linen for keeping you cool in hot weather! Roughly a size M - please see measurements in the dropdown menu. As ever, this one-off piece was lovingly designed and made by me from 100% reclaimed materials
What can you do with old linens? Vintage linens and fabric c can be repurposed and upcycled into beautiful home decor. Here are 16 DIY projects to make today.
I first blogged about this jacket in September last year when I cut out the pieces. I was intending to make the jacket earlier in the year but life got in the way as usual and at least I have finis…
Stained vintage tablecloths happen. And sometimes those stains won't come our. Fear not, we have ideas for upcycling them creatively.
How to make a pretty patchwork tote bag with vintage linen and lace.
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 …
Last weekend at one of my favorite thrift stores I ran across a stack of vintage sheets. I’m pretty sure most of them date from the 60’s and 70’s based on their bold unapologetic color and pattern (which I happen to love.) I bought this stack of Euro shams without any grand plan grand plan […]
Last year we debuted these as part of a two-piece set, and this year we're offering just the shorts! Classic track styling, made from vintage quilts and black linen binding. Shorts have a single back pocket and elastic waist. These shorts feature one of a kind textiles that we hand picked. They may include wear, distress, marks, and other signs of age intentionally as we believe this adds to the character of the finished garment. Measurements: Small: waist (unstretched) 26" / hips 42" / inseam 3.5" / rise 14" Medium: waist (unstretched) 28" / hips 44" / inseam 3.5" / rise 14.5" Large: waist (unstretched) 30" / hips 46" / inseam 4" / rise 15" XLarge: waist (unstretched) 32" / hips 48" / inseam 4" / rise 15.5" Vintage quilts with 100% linen trim; dry clean only. Made in Los Angeles.
