3 Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens

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I’m going to share with you a few tips to for caring for and sewing with vintage linens. I’ve also included a list of things you can make with vintage hankies, sheets & pillowcases.

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If you’ve not sewn with vintage linens before, there are a few things you should know before you start. They are more fragile than some fabrics produced today so there are some things to keep in mind.

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I’m going to share with you a few tips to care for the vintage linens, then give you a few ideas of just what kinds of things you can sew with them.

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You have NO idea where they have been and I would not use them at all before they get a good wash.

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Just buy voile lawn or other lightweight cotton fabric, it is the same weight as the vintage hankies and will help you to stretch your stash.

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Since many vintage linens are a cotton blend or are a bit fragile, you’ll want to make sure that you use a SHARP needle. This will help the machine more easily feed the fabric.

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If you don’t have antique stores in your area, you can buy a lot of vintage linens on Etsy. Just be sure to thoroughly read the sellers reviews before you buy.

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3 Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens

I’m going to share with you a few tips to for caring for and sewing with vintage linens. I’ve also included a list of things you can make with vintage hankies, sheets & pillowcases.

If you’ve not sewn with vintage linens before, there are a few things you should know before you start. They are more fragile than some fabrics produced today so there are some things to keep in mind.

I’m going to share with you a few tips to care for the vintage linens, then give you a few ideas of just what kinds of things you can sew with them.

You have NO idea where they have been and I would not use them at all before they get a good wash.

How to Clean Vintage Linens:

Just buy voile lawn or other lightweight cotton fabric, it is the same weight as the vintage hankies and will help you to stretch your stash.

Stretch your Vintage Fabrics by Mixing with other Fabrics:

Since many vintage linens are a cotton blend or are a bit fragile, you’ll want to make sure that you use a SHARP needle. This will help the machine more easily feed the fabric.

Sewing Machine Tips for Vintage Linens:

If you don’t have antique stores in your area, you can buy a lot of vintage linens on Etsy. Just be sure to thoroughly read the sellers reviews before you buy.

Where to Buy Vintage Linens:

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