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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Would you like me to upcycle a project for you? If you can ship it, I can fix it. Contact me at [email protected] or through social media links below.

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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 https://amzn.to/3Nksktd
Cricut Easy Press Machine - Heat Press Iron: https://amzn.to/3FziWir
Good starter sewing machine: https://amzn.to/37tOWIc

No More Shift!:
Pellon Easy Knit EK 130 Interfacing (bolt) - https://amzn.to/3FDmH6I
Pellon fusible webbing (small pack) https://amzn.to/3P96daJ

Cut It Out:
Fiskars Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3M2TGUd
Fiskars Micro-Tip Shears: https://amzn.to/3LZ8PGg
Fiskars Titanium Easy Action Scissors: https://amzn.to/3kWwUBG
Clover seam ripper: https://amzn.to/3N5koeS

For Good Measure:
Omni Grid Square Ruler: https://amzn.to/3yqYZZU
Fiskars Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch: https://amzn.to/39DDbzA

Holding it Together:
Clover 50-Piece Wonder Clips: https://amzn.to/3FxTUjC
Marilee's Numbered Flat Head Quilt Pins: https://amzn.to/389NBa5
200 Pcs Quilting Pins: https://amzn.to/39DBt1a

Making It Pretty:
Chenille-It 5/8in x 40yd Black - https://amzn.to/3N4a9I4

Patterns I loosely follow:
McCalls Shirt Pattern M7095: https://amzn.to/3M2sYuP

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Movies & Shows I reference in this video:
Muppets Take Manhattan
Sponge Bob Square Pants