Check out one of these 25+ creative vintage linens repurposed projects for inspiration!
I often can’t leave behind beautiful, hand embroidered tablecloths, funky vintage sheets, or handmade quilts at the thrift store but don’t necessarily want to use them in their current form. I’ve been saving ideas and now I can share the whole list; browse through these 25+ creative vintage linens repurposed projects and get inspired!
I think there’s something really lovely about giving someone else’s handmade projects new life, or rescuing old sheets that were slated for the landfill. Another bonus is that it’s usually cheap! I’ve found several $5 quilts at the thrift store, gorgeous handworked pieces in the goodwill outlet where you pay by the pound, it’s really shocking!
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25+ creative vintage linens repurposed projects
See how to turn an old blanket into a new pillow with this beginner sewing tutorial.
A really easy beginner quilt tutorial made from vintage sheets, here on Swoodson Says!
This is a beautiful way to use vintage sheets in a simple quilt, perfect for beginners!
A classic picnic tablecloth turned into a dress, I love Trish's work!
Perfect for a one day project, vintage sheets make lovely pillows.
There are several beautiful dresses with different linen upcycles, what a lovely way to preserve family heirlooms!
Upcycled quilt coats have been all the rage the past few years, there are lots of beautiful examples out there but I'm linking a post specific to tips on making them (their examples are made from quilts that were sewn for clothes but tips can apply to upcycle projects as well).
Another, slightly more complicated vintage sheet quilt idea, I love all the color in this one.
If you still want your tablecloth on your table but there are stains and holes to work around, chop it up and add some other pieces to make a table runner!
One more vintage sheet quilt! There are lots of lovely ones out there, but this one is for someone looking for a bit more of a challenge.
I thought the placement of these vintage linens was really artful, definitely inspiring.
I love the angles on these upcycled pants, I would've never guessed they were a tablecloth and think they look really great.
A cute little apron idea, perfect for vintage linens!
If you don't love the vibe of a vintage sheet quilt, how about a vintage hankie quilt?
This would be great sewing room decor, but also just the idea to use vintage linens as art, art backgrounds, etc.
Of course vintage linens can make wonderful pajamas, here's one example.
Look how fun this vintage dress pattern is that upcycles a tablecloth!
Not pictured:
- An absolutely gorgeous quilt made from vintage linens in an unconventional way.
- I shared a few of my favorites above, but see even more of Jeni's beautiful vintage sheet projects in her compilation post here!
- Sew sweet pajamas from vintage sheet sets.
- Turn delicate hand embroidered linens into fun little buttons - here is the same idea, another maker's work.
- The cutest little clutch purses, made from hand-embroidered linens.
- I love these cheery little pincushions made from vintage scraps & hand embroidered pieces.
- A creative way to add vintage hankies to the bottom of a top.
- Gorgeous linens used to make both pillows and curtains.
- Here are a bunch of beautiful dresses made from tablecloths.
Bonnie
Friday 11th of August 2023
My Mom upcycled a vintage tablecloth into my daughter's baptism gown, and upcycled vintage hankies into butterflies on a quilt!