Lace trim, monogram and embroidered initials... Old household linens are often wearers of details that give it all its charm. To reuse these fabrics from another era in a more contemporary way, there are various DIY ideas that combine both recycling and creation: it is indeed possible to sew a tablecloth with old fabrics, to make a DIY eiderdown or even to sew a set of cushions to dress up a garden set. Even simpler and resolutely decorative tutorial: discover our DIY to make your own curtains using vintage sheets!
DIY upcycled: how to transform vintage household linen?
Old household linen lends itself to many contemporary reinterpretations. As it is often more fragile than modern fabrics, we should nevertheless avoid sewing clothes using old linen. The DIY decorations, which require less fabric on a daily basis, are indeed more suitable for giving new life to vintage sheets.
Looking for a pair of made-to-measure curtains? Bet on DIY to make yours! Even when you start sewing, it is quite easy to transform old sheets into DIY curtains. However, to give a more modern look to the sheets, it is possible to dye them in the shade of your choice, with vegetable or industrial textile dye.
Video of the day:Household linen: tutorial for transforming old sheets into DIY curtains
Dyed in shades of beige and grey, these DIY curtains have retained the charm of the old fabrics that make them up . They can be used as classic curtains, but also to separate a room, hide the front door or to create a shaded area in the garden.
Direction and creation: Edith Garrault and Stéphanie Boîteux-Gallard
Photo: Bruno Warion
Published in Issue 139
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