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    Home » Sewing

    25+ Cute Vintage Linen Sewing Projects

    Updated: Mar 16, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

    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!

    25 Cute and Creative Ways to Sew with Vintage Sheets; Linens & Handkerchiefs - cute ideas!

    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!!

    Table of Contents
    • Quilt Projects Made From Vintage Linens
    • Home Projects to Make Vintage Linens
    • Gifts to Make with Vintage Linens

    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.

    Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens

    Cute Things to Make with Vintage Sheets, Handkerchiefs and Table Linens

    Quilt Projects Made From Vintage Linens

    Vintage Linens Qulit

    So Into Vintage Quilt @ So Into Vintage

    Vintage Sheet Dresden Pillow @ In Color Order

    Dresden Pillow @ In Color Order

    Vintage Hankie Quilt Pattern

    How to Make a Quilt out of Vintage Handkerchiefs

    Vintage Sheet Blanket

    Soft Baby Blanket @ Lovely Nest Designs

    Vintage Sheet Duvet Cover

    How to Make a Duvet Cover from Vintage Sheets @ My Moppet

    Vintage Sheet Quilt

    Giant Log Cabin Vintage Sheet Quilt @ Wonky Patchwork

    Vintage Sheet Quilt

    Fun and Colorful Quilt @ Katie’s Kitchen Blog

    Home Projects to Make Vintage Linens

    Vintage Sheet Bunting

    Cute Vintage Sheet Bunting @ Raising Up Rubies

    Handmade Vintage Tablecloth Table Runner

    How to Make a Handmade Vintage Table Runner @ So Into Vintage

    Vintage Handkerchief Valance

    Handkerchief Valance @ Flamingo Toes – Includes tips and a tutorial.

    DIY Dish Towels

    DIY Dish Towels @ Farm Chicks

    Gifts to Make with Vintage Linens

    DIY Vintage Sheet Wrapped Hangers

    Vintage Sheet Wrapped Hangers @ Sugar Beans

    Vintage Linen Banner from OhDeeDoh

    Vintage Linen Banner @ OhDeeDoh (OhDeeDoh is now a part of Apartment Therapy) you can find a tutorial to make a similar scallop banner HERE.

    DIY Handmade Doll

    Apron for Hand Made Doll

    Sewing tutorial showing how to make baby burp cloths from vintage hankies

    Baby Burp Cloths from Vintage Linens

    Vintage Sheet Shopping Cart Liner

    Vintage Sheet Shopping Cart Liner @ Retro Revival

    A Line Dress & Pantaloons

    A Line Dress & Pantaloons @ Craftsy

    Vintage Summer Jammies

    Adorable Vintage Sheet Summer Jammies @ mmmCrafts

    Top made from Vintage Sheets

    Tops from Vintage Sheets Polka Dot Cottage

    Vintage Linen Buttons

    Covered Buttons @ Isa Creative Musings

    Vintage Sheet Cocktail Napkins

    Cocktail Napkins @ Design Sponge

    Vintage Sheet Robe Tutorial; Melly Sews

    Women’s Robe Made from a Vintage Sheet @Melly Sews

    Vintage Sheet PJ Bottoms

    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.

    Vintage Linen Dresses

    Vintage Linen Dresses (this is not a tutorial, rather a Maker who creates dresses from sheets. More info here) 

    Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens; care tips and construction ideas

    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.

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Sharon says

      April 05, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      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!

      Reply
    2. Sally says

      April 10, 2016 at 5:18 pm

      Some gorgeous projects here, thank you very much for featuring one of my makes and for providing me with lots of new idea now!

      Reply
    3. Carla says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:36 am

      I so enjoyed my first time visit…so much fun.
      Thank you so much.

      Reply
    4. kathy says

      April 29, 2016 at 10:03 am

      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!

      Reply
    5. Shelly S. says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        May 26, 2016 at 3:38 pm

        I’d try Instagram, maybe look under a #VintageSheet hashtag. I’m sure someone there is organizing one.

        Reply
    6. Jane Thacker says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      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.

      Reply
    7. Janis Bates says

      August 01, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Love everything I saw. Just looking at all the pretty things you have made me happy. Beautiful, beautiful linens/ideas.

      Reply
    8. Vic Neitz says

      December 08, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Lots of charming ideas!! Thank you!!

      Reply
    9. lisa says

      April 05, 2017 at 8:10 am

      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.

      Reply
    10. Beverly@ My Sew Sweet Studio says

      April 05, 2017 at 11:38 am

      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.

      Reply
    11. Laura wright says

      May 11, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Have you ever made a quilt using hankies made up like dresses?

      Reply
    12. Linda Contreras says

      June 23, 2021 at 10:53 am

      absolutely beautiful ideas. thank you

      Reply

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