Thank you so much!!!!!! Now I know what to do with my Grandma’s pillow cases

I found some beautiful hand embroidered pillowcases in my mothers linen closet. They were gold with age, and had the greasy stain from a head that slept there. I couldn’t bare to discard them, so I put them in some laundry stain remover. It was the one where he puts gold lace in, and it came out snow white. Mine came out with no difference. I let it soak overnight. It was better. I let it soak for a total of three days. Every stain was gone. 😊

I love this idea! Some of these women from the past have put in so many hours of work into these pieces, and it’s a shame when someone simply throws these pieces away because it “doesn’t match their taste”. Repurposing these pieces still put them into good use, and the labor that the women put into original pieces is still honored. When I was younger, I remember taking some of the doilies that my paternal grandmother made and turned them into gowns for my Barbie dolls. My mother was originally upset that I did that, but I told her that she was just keeping them in the cedar chest and not using them, so I made them into something that can be used.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%

@JanetBoitos-qf7jj

Ай бұрын

Why did you cut on the seam-allowance line instead of sewing?

Awesome ideas to use things that people would otherwise just let go to waste. Love these ideas.

Great idea. Omg. That is a beautiful wedding ring set.

Accidentally found you ! I love mom an grandmoms handi work thank you for your ideals , I subscribed🎉! I feel so close to them. thank u

Michelle, besides the gorgeous hanger you made, your hands are beautiful while u sew. I am a farmer and my hands are a mess. ❤❤❤

BEAUTIFUL ideas!,thanks

I see a lot of beautiful vintage linens at estate sales. Great ideas for repurposing these treasures!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Now you can rescue them!

So true about cutting into the first linen. You are right, they need to get out of the drawers and boxes and be used and appreciated. Truly works of art - labors of love.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Yes - so good to be seen and used.

Love the hanger cover! I have cut and hemmed printed table cloths from the 50s to make tea towels.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

J. M. Great idea!

Love the doll hanger covers.

Nice. The apron is cute! That's probably what I would make. I also like the idea of pairing vintage linens with repurposed denim in various projects.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

ELIZABETH HARRIS thank you!

Great closet organizing idea!

Love the hangar idea!!!!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - simple but charming!

I’d like to see more ideas. I used to buy vintage linens because I just loved them. I guess I still do and I also use vintage patterns to embroidery new pillowcases,etc

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Zette Mueller Working on more ideas

@zettemueller4540

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle PAGANINI Are you making a video of your new ideas???

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Zette Mueller Will do! Not in the can yet.

I am brazilian and love your projects. Congratulations!!!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent - happy upcycling!

Oh my goodness we were all doing this sort of thing 20 years ago during the Shabby Chic era. Fun to see others getting into it.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Seaside Mom it is timely again

@seaside2001

4 жыл бұрын

@@michellepaganini978 I like to see lovely old things repurposed. Don't you?

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Seaside Mom Live for it!

Thanks for sharing!

What lovely ideas. I have so many of these old things from my grandmother that I can use for these projects. Thank you so much for the ideas.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Linda Rosenthal How wonderful to bring your grandmother’s pieces into use!

Excellent video. Thank you. You are very talented

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome

I literally saved this video under a file called gift ideas, just seconds before you said "thinking about gift ideas...." LOL Love this idea to preserve work done by past crafters! Thanks for posting!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Love that!

Great ideas thank you

Thank you, madam: for your video, for sharing your ideas and for your style.

Ohhhh, glad I found this! I have 2 pillow cases like this. Thank you!

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

candace kerr excellent- have fun

Love this idea. I love old linens. I have made sachet bags and covers for needle books.I will defiantly look more pillow cases to do this.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Hamilton great! Such treasures to transform.

THANKS for the TIP of how to making it MATCH at the end as you finish sewing towards the end !! (@ 6:39) !! And, yes, I WAS thinking of gifts to make, of what ELSE I could do, lol! (@ 5:30 mark).

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

I loved your shawl roll idea..

Thanks for sharing these ideas!! I have several pieces and now I can get more life out of them.

That’s a great idea! I have a few pillow cases and a table runner that I need to do something with. Thanks for sharing!🥰

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Barbara Ness excellent!

I put beads on the edge of the circular crocheted doilies and use them to cover the milk jug, sugar bowl etc when we are eating outside.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Heather Mayfield Brilliant!

Thank you so much. I really really love 💕 those vintage linens, they are really really stunning and gorgeous and I never see anything like those here in the UK 🇬🇧. That’s a really really great idea to use them in this way.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Mags Nash Bummer that they are not available for you!

What AWESOME ideas! Thank you so much for sharing 😃

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Linda Jimmerson thrilled that you enjoyed them!

Love this, great idea

Fantastic ideas ❤️❤️❤️

Friends loved small heart shaped pillows from a worn chenille spread 😊

Fabulous!!!! ❤️

Tkq very much. Your voice is calm.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome

Loved this tutorial - also love your nail colour!

Pretty idea!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for caring about the exquisite work of the past by finding a repurpose for them, a friend using them in bag making i have used a small doily as a pocket to hold item like a cord holder on my craft bag for my light box etc. God bless.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

It’s 1:20 am and I just found you!!

Thank you, you give some good ideas. If I wanted to use the lovely pillow covers that did not fit, I'd cut the sides and insert another piece of fabric to enlarge the pillow. That way you could still use them as pillow covers.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

What fantastic ideas! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings! :)

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Love this video! Very helpful! Thank you!

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

MJ C you are welcome! Happy Upcycling

Luv these projects!❤️❤️❤️

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

What a lovely idea. I think it would make it easier to make the first cut if they weren’t your mother’s or grandmother’s needle work. I have some of strangers things from Goodwill, but it would take a bit to convince me to use my family’s items.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Just Judy Crafting I understand completely. I do not have any inherited family linens.

wonderful ideas!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I sew doilys onto muslin window panels and cut the muslin backing away. And made LOADS of hanger covers with some vintage pillowcases I found at my grandmother's. And the top (plain) part is great for wire hangers to protect men's office shirts.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Russell Miles I’d like to see the doilies. That sounds interesting.

This is so ingenious! Thank you.....😊

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

cathy phegley You are welcome! Enjoy

These are some great ideas! I have a large collection and would love to enjoy them more on day to day basis. Thank you.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@kerrycroom7459

4 жыл бұрын

Katherine. I've begun to use for decorations any needlework from my elders. My house so don't care if not in style, vintage handwork will always be instyle for me

I love the shoe bag and shawl tube! ...I just came into a 72"x112" family linen, so stopped by to see what you were up to--cute & creative, as usual!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun transforming your linens

This is a fabulous idea. Thank you

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Cathleen Vance you are welcome! Have fun

What wonderful reuses. thanks

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you find them useful!

Lovely ideas: thank you!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

You are amazing !!

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Jana Gatton glad you enjoyed it!

Lovely

You know I've got a number of vintage linens in my closet that I just couldn't part with. This is a great idea and I have a few friends that I can give these too and it shouldn't cost much to mail some either. Thanks for sharing!. Stay healthy 🙂.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Annette Hachey They will be tickled to receive them. I have used these as hostess gifts when I travel.

A wonderful idea.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

The crocheted linen that wouldn't lay flat was made to be starched into ruffles which stood up when it was on the table.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

I never knew that, thank you!

@kerrycroom7459

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember my great aunt had doilies starched with ruffles standing straight up and a China vase/trinket sitting in middle. This was back in 50's. Needless to say her livingroom was a "No" touch zone but I still remember the beautiful doilies adorning her room.

@katherinenobles5034

4 жыл бұрын

@@kerrycroom7459 My grandmother starched hers with sugar water. The ruffles were about 3-4 inches deep.

Yes yes I am thinking of presents I can give

I’m new to your channel and thank you for sharing this with me this is fabulous

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it.

New subscriber - thank you so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Brava!!

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A lot of linens have coffee and tea stains. I use this stuff called Carbona, which has stain removers for each type of stain. To use it, I wet the stain and make a paste, letting it sit there for as long as it takes to remove the stain. It works well especially on coffee stains. Love the hanger covers...good idea.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

patrIcia malone hmmm. I have not seen that one. I use oxyclean.

i use mine i adore them

New subscriber here! Loved the ideas, your teaching style, and your voice is so pleasant. Thank you for the wonderful ideas...I know I need to do something with all of the vintage linens I have. When I pass, my sons will not want them but at least they will see the items and know they have value to someone! ❤️⚜️❤️

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

I very much enjoy sharing! Subscribe for more in the future.

@zettemueller4540

4 жыл бұрын

LaLadybug2011 what does you do with your linens now? Do you use them. I used to go thru a period of storing them and being afraid to use them but now I surround myself with beauty everyday

@LaLadybug2011

4 жыл бұрын

Zette Mueller, I go through phases where I use them and then I will put them in an armoire so I can see them when I open the doors but nobody else can see them. I just love Michelle's ideas. It's going to be really hard to cut that first one, I know!

Thank you for this. I have lots of vintage linens I inherited. Didn't really know what to do with them. So beautiful but just sitting in drawers. I'm going to make all the projects you showed on the video and you have inspired me to think of more. It is difficult to think of cutting them but the beautiful work done won't show just languishing in drawers.subscribed.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Victoria Love I am so happy that you will put those treasures to good use.

An easy hack for cutting out would be to fold the case and pattern in half. This would ensure side to side uniformity.

You are all invited to join the "Paganoonoo Upcycle Sewing Group" on Facebook. Happy upcycling!

I definitely don’t like to cut into beautiful things, but I will start looking out for these linens now. I am also trying to move to France I hope they have linens there. I’ve seen the flour sacks. Great ideas thanks

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Julie Hardy There are wonderful linens in France. I’m jealous!

I just wished I hadn't gotten rid of my small doilies. I do have some linen so the patches are a great way. love it thanks again

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Connie Gerock I bet your friends have stashes they are not using...

Thats nice, So soft, Most of people like works that have more ornament (or decoration). 1:42 ~ Thats really beautiful Crochea work you have🌷 °

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Hi Michelle, my mom used to crochet those those adorable vintage ladies. In Australia we called them Dolly Varden x

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

lisa gordon I’ve never made one but I find them quite charming.

@lisagordon6355

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle PAGANINI thank you kindly. Your channel is Very inspiration x

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

lisa gordon I’m so glad you enjoy it!

Please,put de new videos .I live it .thanks. from brazil

Might I recommend using pinking ✂s for cutting out...to prevent linen, cotton from unravelling when washed. Thx for the video.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Sjay Hiddleson pinking shears are my favorites! I do not think they had any on the set when I filmed this.

What is rolled up in that roll thing that you used as a neck pillow? You were speaking fast and I can’t understand what you called it. Something about temperatures getting hot and cold

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 ай бұрын

I was speaking about the hot and cold on planes. When I travel I take a wrap to put on my shoulders. I made a little bag that I could stuff the wrap into to make it into a neck pillow.

Thank u. I hv always wondered what i can do w these beautiful works of art of some ladies’ hardwork. Now i m going to try. U gave me an idea-- patch some up as bedcovers!! Tote bags?? Well lined, of courese.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Christina Chen excellent! I’m excited for you. Would love to see what you create. Please join the Paganoonoo Upcycle Sewing Facebook group.

@christinachen1152

4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Tts quick response. I saw loads of these linen when i ladt visited adelaide n perth in australia ( e thrift stores). I booght e little round ones. So i m waiting to go again n pick up e bigger ones, when travel restrictions get lifted. I m from singapore. U got a long wait😊

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

LOL. Probably

I have seen those before but just have not made any yet

How about video on making straight dress out of vintage tablecloth?

Michelle thank you so much for sharing this! I love this and will be making some for MYSELF :D PS please do a video an your tunic? it's amazing girl! be blessed John 3:17

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta Be Handmade Excellent, have fun! My upcycle sewing instructions are for sale for the "Noel" tunic/tip/dress on Etsy, video class for sale in the future. Www.etsy.com/shop/Paganoonoo.

I’m looking at the white dress, reminds me of my childhood. Will you please show it , on how to make?

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Salinas It is an apron I was given.

1st time watcher...I’m inspired. This is a lovely project! Also, you have the most beautiful hands and nails. Any tips you could share?

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Ann Johnson It is very satisfying to transform these pieces into something useable. Best tip - keep all nails the same length even if that ends up being super short sometimes.

@cherylannjohnson8801

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle PAGANINI Thank you! Have a wonderful day and stay well. 💕

Hi there love these ideas. Did you know that if you hold onto the thread tails at the start of the sea you can prevent the thread nests.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Penny Clark Yes and I frequently forget.

I like to make similar hanger covers but a bit looser. I put them over fragile items that I don't wear often. They keep the dust off.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

me too

I am looking at the gorgeous teacup apron or dress in the background. Do you have a video on making that?

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Finnigan York I do not. It was a gift and is an apron.

Would it not be easier to sew straight off instead of going down, parallel to the seam that is already there, it will avoid a bulky seam and it is already level?

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, Am am not positive which part you are referring to. You are probably correct.

The crocheted linen was meant to be starched into ruffles which stood up when it was on the table

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You have an incredible surname. Any relation to Nicolo, as in Nicolo Paganini the great violinist ????

Como me gustaría que fuera en Castellano o Español gracias

Lie flat is the correct usage.

I only cut up damaged linens to repurpose them.

I have two pair of pillowcases on which my grandmother did cutwork embroidery in 1906 and 1909. I’m not sure I could cut them.

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

I understand completely.

@nonstopmom8185

4 жыл бұрын

I understand that as well. I have a few things from my great grandmother that I wouldn't cut either. But there are so many pieces available at yard sales, etc. that will only end up discarded. I'm glad I stumbled on this today!

I am more interested in the shirt you are wearing!!!

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

sandy shore the dress I am wearing is the Paganoonoo "Noel" which can be a top, tunic or dress. Upcycle sewing instruction are for sale at Www.etsy.com/shop/paganoonoo.

Why not begin using them again like we used to instead of following everyone who doesn’t. Bring back the trend

@DrTiwade

4 ай бұрын

EXACTLY

شكرا بس أتمنا تتواجد ترجمة بالعربي متابعه الج من العراق.

If you boil the vintage linens with lemon most of the stains will fade out when you dry it on a wash line in the sun

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

4 жыл бұрын

Oxyclean soaking works well too.

I was wondering I have tried for a month to contact this company for an order I paid for and have not reviewed no one will respond to my call or text message. Charge was $16.00

@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818

Ай бұрын

Hi Laura, not sure how I’ve missed your communication. Please contact me at michelle@ Paganoonoo.com

@laurakurlovich3106

Ай бұрын

@@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818 I had placed an order on may 4 order number 1002 the order made me go through pay pal I have been charged $16.00 and have not seen any thing in the mail or I have been sending emails and have called this is my first response from you

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it would have been better to halve the pattern to get it even rather than after the item is cut out.

@michellepaganini978

4 жыл бұрын

Alison Moffitt good point. I think you are correct.

@louradelaney8074

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly my first thought, but the hanger cover is a lovely idea.

@alisonmoffitt1051

4 жыл бұрын

@@louradelaney8074 I think all these ideas are great. I'm just old fashioned and like to do everything to get the neatest result and that usually means more prep time than actual sewing, a bit like the foundations of a house. I'm a believer in tailor's tacking and lots of pins. ❤❤