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.
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. 😊
Fantastic tip to hold up the edge to align the crochet; shoe bag; and neck rest! Thank you. I had an idea to sew a small pocket on it to hold lavender buds.
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.
The hanger cover is beautiful and so practical! Even today's youth use hangers (going by what I see in young RUclips videos). Although I also like the shoe bag and shawl cover, I feel like those would get stuck in a drawer and not used much at my house.
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm thank you for the kind comment! I keep my shoe bag and shawl cover in my suitcase as a reminder to use them when I’m traveling
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!
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
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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 🙂.
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.
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.
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.
Always happy to see another farmer in the comments :) If it is dryness you are struggling with, my husband bought me some O'Keefe's and it works beautifully (not affiliated, just a happy customer). It is like it forms a coating on the skin to help heal rather than just feeling like other lotions. I've also heard of people using udder balm, although I have not tried that myself.
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.
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.
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! ❤️⚜️❤️
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
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!
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
I used my mother’s old tables and runners, made chefs aprons and gave them to those who loved my mother. They didn’t care about the stains because they would get stained anyway.
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.
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😊
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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!
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.
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Love love these ideas…Thankyou….your hands and rings are just beautiful too…..thankyou again hugs carolyn from Columbus Georgia
You are so welcome
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.
I agree with you 100%
Why did you cut on the seam-allowance line instead of sewing?
Thank you so much!!!!!! Now I know what to do with my Grandma’s pillow cases
You’re welcome! Happy upcycling
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. 😊
Great tip! So glad it worked. I’ve soaked overnight but will leave longer if needed
Awesome ideas to use things that people would otherwise just let go to waste. Love these ideas.
Thank you! Happy upcycling
Great idea. Omg. That is a beautiful wedding ring set.
Upcycled from earrings and original engagement ring. Lol
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
You’re welcome! Happy upcycling
Fantastic tip to hold up the edge to align the crochet; shoe bag; and neck rest! Thank you.
I had an idea to sew a small pocket on it to hold lavender buds.
You’re welcome! Happy upcycling
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.
Yes - so good to be seen and used.
I see a lot of beautiful vintage linens at estate sales. Great ideas for repurposing these treasures!
Now you can rescue them!
The hanger cover is beautiful and so practical! Even today's youth use hangers (going by what I see in young RUclips videos). Although I also like the shoe bag and shawl cover, I feel like those would get stuck in a drawer and not used much at my house.
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm thank you for the kind comment! I keep my shoe bag and shawl cover in my suitcase as a reminder to use them when I’m traveling
Love the hanger cover! I have cut and hemmed printed table cloths from the 50s to make tea towels.
J. M. Great idea!
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!
Love that!
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.
Seaside Mom it is timely again
@@michellepaganini978 I like to see lovely old things repurposed. Don't you?
Seaside Mom Live for it!
Love the hangar idea!!!!
Thank you - simple but charming!
BEAUTIFUL ideas!,thanks
You’re welcome!
Excellent video. Thank you. You are very talented
You are most welcome
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.
ELIZABETH HARRIS thank you!
Thank you, madam: for your video, for sharing your ideas and for your style.
Great closet organizing idea!
Love the doll hanger covers.
Aren’t they sweet?
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.
Carolyn Hamilton great! Such treasures to transform.
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
Zette Mueller Working on more ideas
Michelle PAGANINI Are you making a video of your new ideas???
Zette Mueller Will do! Not in the can yet.
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.
Our pleasure!
Tkq very much. Your voice is calm.
You are most welcome
I am brazilian and love your projects. Congratulations!!!
Excellent - happy upcycling!
I loved your shawl roll idea..
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).
So glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for sharing these ideas!! I have several pieces and now I can get more life out of them.
These are some great ideas! I have a large collection and would love to enjoy them more on day to day basis. Thank you.
Excellent!
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
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.
Mags Nash Bummer that they are not available for you!
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.
Linda Rosenthal How wonderful to bring your grandmother’s pieces into use!
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.
Great idea!
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!
Have fun transforming your linens
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 🙂.
Annette Hachey They will be tickled to receive them. I have used these as hostess gifts when I travel.
Pretty idea!
Thank you! 😊
Love this, great idea
Fantastic ideas ❤️❤️❤️
Loved this tutorial - also love your nail colour!
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.
Just Judy Crafting I understand completely. I do not have any inherited family linens.
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.
Russell Miles I’d like to see the doilies. That sounds interesting.
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.
Heather Mayfield Brilliant!
wonderful ideas!
Thank you!
What AWESOME ideas! Thank you so much for sharing 😃
Linda Jimmerson thrilled that you enjoyed 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!🥰
Barbara Ness excellent!
It’s 1:20 am and I just found 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.
patrIcia malone hmmm. I have not seen that one. I use oxyclean.
What fantastic ideas! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings! :)
You are so welcome!
Michelle, besides the gorgeous hanger you made, your hands are beautiful while u sew. I am a farmer and my hands are a mess. ❤❤❤
Always happy to see another farmer in the comments :) If it is dryness you are struggling with, my husband bought me some O'Keefe's and it works beautifully (not affiliated, just a happy customer). It is like it forms a coating on the skin to help heal rather than just feeling like other lotions. I've also heard of people using udder balm, although I have not tried that myself.
@@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm Good advice! Hello Fellow Farmer! I use both. Not dry hands, just YOUR hands are beautiful. 💕
My grandfather was a farmer with rough cracked hands. He smelled like Corn Huskers lotion.
Love this video! Very helpful! Thank you!
MJ C you are welcome! Happy Upcycling
Friends loved small heart shaped pillows from a worn chenille spread 😊
A wonderful idea.
Thank you! 😊
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.
Victoria Love I am so happy that you will put those treasures to good use.
Fabulous!!!! ❤️
This is a fabulous idea. Thank you
Cathleen Vance you are welcome! Have fun
Ohhhh, glad I found this! I have 2 pillow cases like this. Thank you!
candace kerr excellent- have fun
You are amazing !!
Jana Gatton glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely ideas: thank you!
Glad you like them!
The crocheted linen that wouldn't lay flat was made to be starched into ruffles which stood up when it was on the table.
I never knew that, thank you!
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.
@@kerrycroom7459 My grandmother starched hers with sugar water. The ruffles were about 3-4 inches deep.
I’m new to your channel and thank you for sharing this with me this is fabulous
So glad you enjoyed it.
Great ideas thank you
Thanks for sharing!
Lovely
What wonderful reuses. thanks
I'm so happy you find them useful!
Luv these projects!❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad!
Brava!!
Thank you!
This is so ingenious! Thank you.....😊
cathy phegley You are welcome! Enjoy
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! ❤️⚜️❤️
I very much enjoy sharing! Subscribe for more in the future.
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
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!
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
Connie Gerock I bet your friends have stashes they are not using...
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
Julie Hardy There are wonderful linens in France. I’m jealous!
You are all invited to join the "Paganoonoo Upcycle Sewing Group" on Facebook. Happy upcycling!
Hi Michelle, my mom used to crochet those those adorable vintage ladies. In Australia we called them Dolly Varden x
lisa gordon I’ve never made one but I find them quite charming.
Michelle PAGANINI thank you kindly. Your channel is Very inspiration x
lisa gordon I’m so glad you enjoy it!
New subscriber - thank you so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺
Awesome! Thank you!
I used my mother’s old tables and runners, made chefs aprons and gave them to those who loved my mother. They didn’t care about the stains because they would get stained anyway.
Good for you!
Thats nice,
So soft,
Most of people like works that have more ornament (or decoration).
1:42 ~ Thats really beautiful Crochea work you have🌷
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Thank you! 😊
i use mine i adore them
Yes yes I am thinking of presents I can give
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.
Christina Chen excellent! I’m excited for you. Would love to see what you create. Please join the Paganoonoo Upcycle Sewing Facebook group.
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😊
LOL. Probably
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.
Penny Clark Yes and I frequently forget.
An easy hack for cutting out would be to fold the case and pattern in half. This would ensure side to side uniformity.
Might I recommend using pinking ✂s for cutting out...to prevent linen, cotton from unravelling when washed. Thx for the video.
Sjay Hiddleson pinking shears are my favorites! I do not think they had any on the set when I filmed this.
I’m looking at the white dress, reminds me of my childhood. Will you please show it , on how to make?
Sandy Salinas It is an apron I was given.
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
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 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.
me too
I have seen those before but just have not made any yet
Please,put de new videos .I live it .thanks. from brazil
How about video on making straight dress out of vintage tablecloth?
I am looking at the gorgeous teacup apron or dress in the background. Do you have a video on making that?
Finnigan York I do not. It was a gift and is an apron.
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?
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.
Michelle PAGANINI Thank you! Have a wonderful day and stay well. 💕
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?
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
Thank you!
You have an incredible surname. Any relation to Nicolo, as in Nicolo Paganini the great violinist ????
Lie flat is the correct usage.
Why not begin using them again like we used to instead of following everyone who doesn’t. Bring back the trend
EXACTLY
There's no shortage of these creations, we can do both! It's lovely giving them a new life too. Resourcing the damaged items
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
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.
Como me gustaría que fuera en Castellano o Español gracias
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.
I understand completely.
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!!!
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.
I only cut up damaged linens to repurpose them.
شكرا بس أتمنا تتواجد ترجمة بالعربي متابعه الج من العراق.