25+ Cute Vintage Linen Sewing Projects
I love finding new ways to sew with things I already have. Vintage Sheets and Handkerchiefs are two of my favorite items to repurpose. I’m lucky enough to live in an area where you can find them pretty easily! If you love to sew with Vintage Linens too; I thought I’d share with you some of my very favorite Vintage Sheet Sewing Projects from around the web!
I’ve looked high and low for project ideas for you. A few years ago a friend made me some PJ bottoms from a Vintage Sheet. They were oh so comfy and cute. I started thinking about those PJ’s a few days ago and hunting Pinterest for tutorials; which led me to the idea to create a collection of cute Vintage Linen Sewing Projects to share with you!!
Just click the photo or the text to take you to the original tutorial!
If you’ve not sewn with Vintage Sheets before make sure you take a minute and read this post which is full of tips and tricks for sewing with vintage linens.
Cute Things to Make with Vintage Sheets, Handkerchiefs and Table Linens
Quilt Projects Made From Vintage Linens
So Into Vintage Quilt @ So Into Vintage
Dresden Pillow @ In Color Order
How to Make a Quilt out of Vintage Handkerchiefs
Soft Baby Blanket @ Lovely Nest Designs
How to Make a Duvet Cover from Vintage Sheets @ My Moppet
Giant Log Cabin Vintage Sheet Quilt @ Wonky Patchwork
Fun and Colorful Quilt @ Katie’s Kitchen Blog
Home Projects to Make Vintage Linens
Cute Vintage Sheet Bunting @ Raising Up Rubies
How to Make a Handmade Vintage Table Runner @ So Into Vintage
Handkerchief Valance @ Flamingo Toes – Includes tips and a tutorial.
Gifts to Make with Vintage Linens
Vintage Sheet Wrapped Hangers @ Sugar Beans
Vintage Linen Banner @ OhDeeDoh (OhDeeDoh is now a part of Apartment Therapy) you can find a tutorial to make a similar scallop banner HERE.
Baby Burp Cloths from Vintage Linens
Vintage Sheet Shopping Cart Liner @ Retro Revival
A Line Dress & Pantaloons @ Craftsy
Adorable Vintage Sheet Summer Jammies @ mmmCrafts
Tops from Vintage Sheets Polka Dot Cottage
Covered Buttons @ Isa Creative Musings
Cocktail Napkins @ Design Sponge
Women’s Robe Made from a Vintage Sheet @Melly Sews
PJ Bottoms @ Vintage Sheet Blog – Since the time of the original blog posting the Vintage Sheet Blog has been deleted. I have left the image on this post so that those of you coming in from Pinterest are not confused. You can find a similar tutorial to make PJ’s on 5 Marigolds Site.
For more Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens, see this post.
This post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated and improved in 2020.
Oh my GOOOOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This made my day! I love pretty things and there are SO many pretty things here! I have gotten some really good ideas.
Thanks so much for this post!
Some gorgeous projects here, thank you very much for featuring one of my makes and for providing me with lots of new idea now!
I so enjoyed my first time visit…so much fun.
Thank you so much.
Just a thought… while I love everything you shared… you should maybe also consider recommending that vintage linens in good shape can also be preserved as they are and not re-purposed, that maybe the folks who like these idea’s consider using linens in not so good a condition… just a thought… lovely collection of ideas!
Anyone know of any vintage sheet fat quarter swaps? I have some beautiful sheets I have collected, but need a better variety. Am hoping I can find some swaps to speed up the process.
Thanks!
I’d try Instagram, maybe look under a #VintageSheet hashtag. I’m sure someone there is organizing one.
In the last year, I’ve donated or thrown away so many vintage linens. After seeing your post, I regret that. Where are the best places to find vintage linens? I remember my Grandmother’s linens. They smelled so good and were ironed but still soft.
Love everything I saw. Just looking at all the pretty things you have made me happy. Beautiful, beautiful linens/ideas.
Lots of charming ideas!! Thank you!!
SO many wonderful ideas !! thank you
I made the robe & would advise adding 2 inches to the front AND back measurements.
Mine was a bit tight using her directions.. I personally like a robe to flow a bit , not fit like a dress.
again.. thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the inspiration, Melissa. I have a whole chest of drawers full of Vintage linens. I have made many projects from them, but got some new ideas from your post. Currently I am making Easter dresses and other things from your Wonderland 2, which I dearly love.
Have you ever made a quilt using hankies made up like dresses?
absolutely beautiful ideas. thank you
Thanks for this. One of the photos shows two children’s play outfits, on the right is a flowered fabric with lots of green in it. I was in a girl’s youth group when I was young. We would yearly make dresses using either fabric or sheets. Different dresses using the same fabric. One of the fabrics we chose one year was that same fabric. Wow, that took me back. Thanks. Good memories.
My mother has a box full of beautiful vintage hankies. After seeing your sight and tutorial I am going to make a quilt with them. I love all of your ideas! Thank you so much.