Tablecloth clothing

YITAI on Instagram: "This shirt is made from a vintage 1930s homespun linen table cloth with selvage edges, entirely hand-embroidered, and I trimmed it with mother-of-pearl buttons. When I find these beautiful linens, I always ask for the owner’s permission to repurpose them into garments. Often times, I find these materials forgotten and I want to give them a new purpose through wearable art. #YITAI #fyp #design #fashion #fashiondesigner #handmade #handsew #vintagefabric #sewing #sew"

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…

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

There are some fabrics you look at and just know what they are meant to be. They speak to you in a voice so loud, you have no choice, but to respond. While at an estate sale last week I had such an experience. I went in search of sewing patterns, notions and fabrics. The sale was promoted as having tons of sewing supplies but, the fabric prospects were less than stellar. I found myself in a room full of crocheted and embroidered holiday themed linens. I was thumbing through a stack and came…

We had a lovely Christmas Day, with perfect weather, yummy food and family with us. We also spent time with good friends, so a rather busy day. My friend Lou and I do a little Christmas gift swap each year. She really spoiled us this time. A beautiful cross stitch, zippy pouch, hand cream, NZ choccies, some fun coffee fat quarters, an advent calendar for next year, a tulip pin cushion with suction cap to pop on your sewing machine and two little pins. So much loveliness. The little pins may…

80K views · 7.3K likes | Folkstead on Instagram: "Another vintage tablecloth upcycle & this one turned out SO cute! 🪡🧵✂️ • Visit my shop for details & current availability 💗 • #tableclothdress #upcycle #upcycling #vintagestyle #cottagecore #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #slowfashion #slowsewing #bohochic"

Upcycling Dress From Vintage Tablecloth: I kept this tablecloth from the fifties for ages now – and finally I knew, what I would do with this beautifull bit of embroidered cloth: An upcycling dress! Okay, let's start...