Vintage Cross Stitched Tablecloth Upcycled Remade Repurposed into a Shirt or Smock
A while back I bought a vintage cross-stitched tablecloth at a thrift haul. In this DYI clothing video I upcycle this thrift find into a shirt and artsy smock. I also go through my collection of linens to make two more upcycled tops from some embroidered tablerunners and upcycle a large white tablecloth. I work through the process of remaking old things into new, using a sewing pattern as a guide and problem solving as I go along.
I also address when to upcycle items and when to keep them in their original condition. Should you remake vintage linens or keep them as is? Reusing material that we already own, we move towards being eco-friendly and wearing clothes that have sustainability. Watch this video for insight.
Is a serger really necessary for finishing edges? I talk about why I think my Singer Serger Pro Finish is the best way to keep seams neat.
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I use a Janome Skyline S7 for sewing, a Singer Serger Pro Finish for serging and a Gammill Vision 2.0 for long-arm quilting.
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Products I recommend to get the job done:
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My Mighty Machines:
I use a Janome Skyline S7 for sewing, a Singer Serger Pro Finish for serging and a Gammill Vision 2.0 for long-arm quilting.
The Big Guns:
Singer Serger Pro Finish amzn.to/3Nksktd
Cricut Easy Press Machine - Heat Press Iron: amzn.to/3FziWir
Good starter sewing machine: amzn.to/37tOWIc
No More Shift!:
Pellon Easy Knit EK 130 Interfacing (bolt) - amzn.to/3FDmH6I
Pellon fusible webbing (small pack) amzn.to/3P96daJ
Cut It Out:
Fiskars Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/3M2TGUd
Fiskars Micro-Tip Shears: amzn.to/3LZ8PGg
Fiskars Titanium Easy Action Scissors: amzn.to/3kWwUBG
Clover seam ripper: amzn.to/3N5koeS
For Good Measure:
Omni Grid Square Ruler: amzn.to/3yqYZZU
Fiskars Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch: amzn.to/39DDbzA
Holding it Together:
Clover 50-Piece Wonder Clips: amzn.to/3FxTUjC
Marilee's Numbered Flat Head Quilt Pins: amzn.to/389NBa5
200 Pcs Quilting Pins: amzn.to/39DBt1a
Making It Pretty:
Chenille-It 5/8in x 40yd Black - amzn.to/3N4a9I4
Patterns I loosely follow:
McCalls Shirt Pattern M7095: amzn.to/3M2sYuP
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Movies & Shows I reference in this video:
Muppets Take Manhattan
Sponge Bob Square Pants
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Absolutely adorable in every way!
Hey Angela I'm so excited I found your channel I feel we are kindred spirits. I play the ukulele and sing silly songs for women's retreats and I'm the nutty professor Neutron that teaches kids about science via experiments and I never really fit into the quilting community because my quilts do not look like theirs, I don't even own a quilt pattern, I wing it! I love watching your creative videos and your creativity shows beautifully. So long from northern Michigan!
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely kindred spirits! And we are neighbors - waving to you from WI across Lake Michigan. 👋 so glad you found me and thanks for watching!
Aww it's so beautiful you made your friends one each too🤗. The blouses are gorgeous ♥️
Really cute tops. Glad you recut the first one , much better fit.
I LOVE ALL 3 THEY ARE AMAZING
Isn’t it great to have “old” friends? I have one from first grade that I keep in touch with for the last 50 years. You all look great in your new smocks!
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
🥰 Smock power!
Those came out so cute! How fun getting together with your long lost friends!
So adorable!!!
They are so perfect! I have so many old linens and now I know what I’m going to do with them, thank you!
Absolutely so sweet of you to do that for your friends ❤ each one is beautiful 😊
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
I absolutely love your process (so very fun you are). You 3 are lucky to have such a wonderful friendship!!!😍❤️ I have some stained linens that were my late Mom’s (she & her sister made as teenagers). Thanks for the inspiration ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thats such a great ideal.!! Your friends are lucky to share in your creativity. I enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 and thanks for watching!
I had my doubts but you pulled that one out so beautifully! Your friends are crazy like you! You are definitely My kind of gal! I totally love your videos! Keep them coming!!! You should win an award for these!!
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Elaine, you seem like my kind of gal, too. Glad you are enjoying them - it inspires me to make more!
Definitely like the revised placement of the butterflies. Great job!
The smocks are adorable! You all look fabulous!!
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We do have a lot of fun together. Such great friends!
Omg you guys are so cute, in your love for each other and in your cute smocks. Such a wholesome video my cheeks hurt from smiling. May you guys always have so much love and happiness in your lives.
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
You are so kind. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
The tops/smocks are beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing your process and the finished tops/smocks!!! Have a beautiful Sunday!
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, April! Glad you enjoyed them and thanks so much for watching! 💕
I had to watch skipping to the reveal…super fun!! Ok your instincts are spot on. Super cute smocks.
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!☺️
You got the cutest Studio I've ever seen🥳💌
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s my little sacred creative space in the world.
You are a creative Genius 🫶🏻♥️
...you guys have FUN! 👍😆 .... the smocks are very creative! Cute!
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
Absolutely love! 💜
This was such a cute video. The tops came out perfect
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ella! I do love how they turned out.💕
So cute! Love your videos:)
Adorable!!!!
Love it❤ cute friend
Love them ❤ just Beautiful!
Love them ❤
@ArtfullySew
7 күн бұрын
Thanks!🥰
Adorable!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent
@ArtfullySew
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome, and thanks for watching! ☺️
I love the tops you made
Oh my goodness they are adorable! My fav is the appliqué, but love them all!
@ArtfullySew
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Those are adorable! Thanks for sharing!
@ArtfullySew
6 ай бұрын
I do love the way they turned out! Thanks so much. ❤️
Super ideas, thanks so much.
you are so much fun :)))) I am so glad i found u are giving me the steam i need to get my sewing room finished :)))))
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh! Hope your sewing room turns out great. Thanks for the encouragement.❤️
As much as I love that, the gathering would make me look huge!
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
🙃 You never know! Thanks what great about upcycling - you can make it whatever suits you the best! 😁
Gorgeous.
Beautiful! Enjoyed watching your process 🌼🌼🌼
@ArtfullySew
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
This is so sweet-z. Such a great and creative idea. Thank you
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you try to make one! If you do, send me a picture. 😊
LOVE
Love the uptake on the remake!!! U guys look so cute!!!❤
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We do have a fun time together. ☺️
Love these projects! I’m inspired!
I love your work may some pj pants nighties and keep dancing tooyou have inspired me
@ArtfullySew
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Pj pants are a great idea.☺️
They turned out awesome
@ArtfullySew
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I was truly surprised. ☺️
Ahmazing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
I love your smock tops. You could make little girls dresses. They could be made in a similar fashion.
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh that would be cute! Thanks for watching. 🥰
I love these
All three smocks are just gorgeous. I love them.
@ArtfullySew
3 ай бұрын
Awh, thanks so much!
You have made my day. It's been a sad and stressful week. Deaths in family, etc. Watching you sew makes me happy and inspires me!!❤ Please keep doing what you do! I love it and you!❤
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Oh Debbie, so glad to hear you feel inspired despite your circumstances. Sending love your way as well. Your encouragement keeps me going. Thanks so much for watching! 💕
I love your design process. You are truly a creative artist. And your sense of humor is a hoot! Thanks for another great video.
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
What a complement! Thanks Bonnie, you made my day. 😁
Awesome!! You are such a good friend! You guys are so much fun 🤩
Beautiful!
@ArtfullySew
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Darling! Thank you for sharing.
@ArtfullySew
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!☺️
Very pretty 😀
@ArtfullySew
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Sweet friends
beautiful
Hi. Hello. Howdy. Adorable. Thank you for sharing.
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😁
Those tops are adorable. You all look so cute in them! 💞💞💞
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Teresa! It was so fun to make them.❤️
I JUST found your channel. I'm so glad I did! I love your upcycle projects. I want to try this! 😊
@ArtfullySew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Tina! I hope you try it. Let me know how it goes....☺️
My first visit to your Chanel but not my last.. Loved your upcycles and think your friends are such fun.
I just came across your channel and enjoyed this episode. I love what your made and enjoyed watching you. I subscribed and look forward to watching more. Thank you for your video and inspiration.
@ArtfullySew
8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!☺️
Love it.
The table runner with matching ends would look nice as a scarf.
Those are fabulous smocks!
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
They are sew fun. Sorry for the pun…
@chicletlux
2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtfullySew 😂
Beautiful sewing room, and amazing upcycle 😍. I have lot of beautiful tablecoths that have I been wanting to make clothes with but couldn't find the right design! I found it now with your video but gonna have to figure out how to make a similar pattern 😂. Thanks for the inspiration!
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Be bold, be brave and have FUN! You can do it!
just found this video, so wonderful, what a kind person you are. I LOVE love vintage linens and have a ton myself, and I was blessed with a little granddaughter this year....guess what I'll be making for the next 20 years........
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Your little granddaughter will love what you make I’m sure. 💕
Adorable
@ArtfullySew
7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
Adorable 🥰 cute
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Awh shucks. 💕🙈☺️
😳 whodathunk👏👏👏 I love this! This is fantabulous 😜 Keep it up, because I just subscribed😝 ❤️😀
@ArtfullySew
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much, Rachel! Glad to see you here. 🥰
Just found you and I have to say I absolutely love your chaotic cheerful energy. So far I’ve watched a few of your videos and I have subscribed and can’t wait for some new ones. These turned out absolutely adorable, love them.
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love. It helps keep me going. 🥰 And thanks for watching!
I L💕 VE THIS PROJECT 💕😍❤️ Sorry for the all caps, but I felt I had to do the shouting from the roof top for you 😃😃😃
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
THANKS for WATCHING! (Shouting back from my roof top with gratitude 🥰).
❤ TFS
Love
How to make clothes for your self when you're home bound and no way to go get sheets or fabric to sewn as a beginner with a machine that a family member gave me and I on a very low budget
The smocks turned out beautiful! 😀💖🌟
@ArtfullySew
7 ай бұрын
Awh, thanks so much! I really enjoyed making them for me and my friends.
What a treasure ❣️
They are not hot flashes they are either power surges or my favourite a Barbados vacation I loved all the tops by the way😂
@ArtfullySew
9 ай бұрын
Ooh, power surges! I’ll take that! I’ll get more done. ☺️ Speaking of which, I’m finishing up my latest project - new video coming in a few weeks!😁
Beautiful job...l want to be your friend...lol
🥰🥰🥰
PS: I L💕 VE your channel! 😂
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you’re watching- thanks so much!💕
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I love it ❤❤❤ The dress you made sitting on the mannequin is gorgeous .. which pattern did you use?
@ArtfullySew
2 ай бұрын
That dress was made by my daughter, Nora using a vintage sheet. 💕 Sew proud! I'm not sure which pattern she used, but I'll check with her and lyk.
I like your channel , would you please tell me what pattern did you use
@ArtfullySew
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! The pattern is listed in the description of the video - you can even find a link there to buy it off Amazon. Keep in mind I only used the pattern as a loose guide! Kinda like changing a recipe while cooking, I'm adapting and changing it as I go along.
👏👏👏👏🥰🇧🇷
@ArtfullySew
2 жыл бұрын
☺️💕💕💕
You need to MAKE YOUR OWN DESIGNS, LEAVE VINTAGE WORK ALONE PLEASE
@ArtfullySew
5 ай бұрын
I can see you feel very strongly about this Linda. Please keep in mind I only use linens that have holes, permanent stains that are abandoned at thrift stores. Heirloom linens are off limits for me. Thank you for your grace. Peace to you.