Repurposed: Antique Tablecloth

unapam · **Posted: 05-09-2008 , 09:37 PM** #1

This is a gorgeous vintage tablecloth given to me by another Jumbletowner. Unfortunately it had many areas of wear, some holes and some rust marks. Not suitable for use as a tablecloth sooooo...It had to be repurposed of course.

This is the first item I made from it.
...Before we had fluffy terrycloth towels people used flat fabric towels called huckback, or linen or cotton towels. That is what I made ...a vintage guest towel. These look fabulous if draped over a modern fluffy towel in your guest bathroom. It adds a wonderful touch of shabby chic elegance to any bathroom. I just cut it to the size of a standard towel, hemmed all the edges and used some old lace from my stash to finish it off.

I cut from the parts that were in best conditon. I used the other areas to make vintage teatowels, and trimmed them with blue and yellow trim, for the cottage and I still have loads of fabric left...

UPDATE - So far this tablecloth has been transformed into: four guest towels, three teatowels, two nightdress cases, one needle case one cushion cover and several dusters!
Update: Here are the photos of the last items that this tablecloth yielded. Two travel lingerie cases and lining for a travel tissue pouch.
REDUCE - REUSE -RECYCLE & REPURPOSE!

Chris P · **Posted: 06-09-2008 , 12:54 AM** #2

As resourceful and creative as ever, unapam!

Thanks for sharing your handiwork and ideas.

Regards
Chris P
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Mbell · **Posted: 06-09-2008 , 07:18 PM** #3

Wonderful work. Has made me think about some lovely old pieces I have myself. Will have to start stitching as the evenings close in.

beldarin · **Posted: 07-09-2008 , 08:34 PM** #4

Love the towel idea, looks lovely, and yes, the evenings are closing in, hopefully I'll get through a few nice projects before we see the other side of what i reckon will be a looooonnnng winter, seeing as it's been autumn for the past 4 months already.

RockyD · **Posted: 01-03-2009 , 12:06 AM** #5

Unapam how do you come up with the ideas. I think you are wonderful

I collect pieces of material buttons ribbon tape beads all with great intentions and nothing happens. I have wonderful ideas for cot Bumpers, quilts etc but no time to follow it up. I did patchwork in a previous life ( when I had a life) now no time for anything.

Best wishes you are great.

Moeby · **Posted: 01-03-2009 , 12:25 AM** #6

Well done unapam, these are absolutely beautiful, where on earth do you find the time. I have loads of ideas, but just finding the time is almost impossible, but you are definately an inspiration. Kind regards

goodasnew · **Posted: 07-03-2009 , 12:35 AM** #7

unapam.... You should write a book!!!! You'd make a fortune - not to mention egg people on to get re-purposing!!!

Sinamo · **Posted: 11-03-2009 , 08:41 PM** #8

pam, u have a great imagination when it comes to repurposing items
fair play to ur creativity streak
as always ur ideas and creations are gorgus

unapam · **Posted: 11-03-2009 , 09:59 PM** #9

Thanks to you all for the lovely comments. Much appreciated!

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	Posted: 05-09-2008 , 09:37 PM #1
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,280	Repurposed: Antique Tablecloth This is a gorgeous vintage tablecloth given to me by another Jumbletowner. Unfortunately it had many areas of wear, some holes and some rust marks. Not suitable for use as a tablecloth sooooo...It had to be repurposed of course. This is the first item I made from it. ...Before we had fluffy terrycloth towels people used flat fabric towels called huckback, or linen or cotton towels. That is what I made ...a vintage guest towel. These look fabulous if draped over a modern fluffy towel in your guest bathroom. It adds a wonderful touch of shabby chic elegance to any bathroom. I just cut it to the size of a standard towel, hemmed all the edges and used some old lace from my stash to finish it off. I cut from the parts that were in best conditon. I used the other areas to make vintage teatowels, and trimmed them with blue and yellow trim, for the cottage and I still have loads of fabric left... UPDATE - So far this tablecloth has been transformed into: four guest towels, three teatowels, two nightdress cases, one needle case one cushion cover and several dusters! Update: Here are the photos of the last items that this tablecloth yielded. Two travel lingerie cases and lining for a travel tissue pouch. REDUCE - REUSE -RECYCLE & REPURPOSE! Attached Images

	Posted: 06-09-2008 , 12:54 AM #2
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	from Admin As resourceful and creative as ever, unapam! Thanks for sharing your handiwork and ideas. Regards Chris P Admin

	Posted: 06-09-2008 , 07:18 PM #3
Mbell Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	Wonderful work. Has made me think about some lovely old pieces I have myself. Will have to start stitching as the evenings close in.

	Posted: 07-09-2008 , 08:34 PM #4
beldarin Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trim Posts: 56	Love the towel idea, looks lovely, and yes, the evenings are closing in, hopefully I'll get through a few nice projects before we see the other side of what i reckon will be a looooonnnng winter, seeing as it's been autumn for the past 4 months already.

	Posted: 01-03-2009 , 12:06 AM #5
RockyD Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Kilkenny Posts: 225	Wonderful Unapam how do you come up with the ideas. I think you are wonderful I collect pieces of material buttons ribbon tape beads all with great intentions and nothing happens. I have wonderful ideas for cot Bumpers, quilts etc but no time to follow it up. I did patchwork in a previous life ( when I had a life) now no time for anything. Best wishes you are great.

	Posted: 01-03-2009 , 12:25 AM #6
Moeby Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath Posts: 317	repourposing Well done unapam, these are absolutely beautiful, where on earth do you find the time. I have loads of ideas, but just finding the time is almost impossible, but you are definately an inspiration. Kind regards

	Posted: 07-03-2009 , 12:35 AM #7
goodasnew Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 185	unapam.... You should write a book!!!! You'd make a fortune - not to mention egg people on to get re-purposing!!!

	Posted: 11-03-2009 , 08:41 PM #8
Sinamo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Navan, Meath Posts: 234	pam, u have a great imagination when it comes to repurposing items fair play to ur creativity streak as always ur ideas and creations are gorgus

	Posted: 11-03-2009 , 09:59 PM #9
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,280	Thanks Thanks to you all for the lovely comments. Much appreciated!