Beautiful Vintage Linens from Estate Sales…. And a Big Announcement

[@bonniebonnie7149]

Such lovely linens! I can’t wait to see what you sew!

[@aukkran]

I'm excited to see what you do with that round tablecloth, specially if the stains don't come out. I think it would make a beautiful wrap top too, but it would require some smart positioning of the pattern pieces, which will be fun to see.

[@jeng3805]

I swear I have seen all of these in my mums laundry hamper when I was a kid in the 90’s

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

I just made a circle skirt from a 1960s sheet. I’m short, and the sheet was large enough that I was able to get a floor length skirt without a seam. I started middle school in 1969. I am in love with textiles from late 60s through early 70s. It’s always a joy to find those sheets. unfortunately, this sheet had a little polyester in it, but since it won’t be tightly fitting my body, it likely won’t make me hot. No, you can make a half circle or 3/4 circle skirt if you need to remove a stain. I don’t like cutting up some precious handwork but much of it won’t get any love in a drawer. I do have textiles from other countries which are of a type that are no longer practice, and I don’t cut them. I imagine myself a textile collector on a very small scale.

[@ginastroman1169]

I have the same tree skirt...I love it and use it every xmas

[@lynnephelps2370]

I love the embroidered linens! It would be super helpful if you would add the Etsy shop you mentioned to your channel links, as I'd love to see what you turn these into!

[@carriemeaway9837]

@@lynnephelps2370 carriemeawaytx.etsy.com

[@lynnephelps2370]

Thanks! Now add it to your channel "about" info, where your channel description and social links are!

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Nice finds! I agree with repurposing. ❤ Thank you for sharing. What is the name of your Etsy shop?

[@carriemeaway9837]

carriemeawaytx.etsy.com

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

What do you use to remove stains like you show here?

[@carriemeaway9837]

Bleach on white fabrics. Oxi Clean Max Force on the rest. Wash afterwards in Woolite.

[@audreymarx1954]

Carrie, How DO you get the stains out! I hesitate to buy linens with stains because I haven't been very successful in removing them. Thank you.

[@carriemeaway9837]

Bleach on white fabrics. Oxi Clean Max Force on the rest. Wash afterwards in Woolite.