Monday 19 May 2014

Wonderful vintage hankie ideas.

Good morning all

At the moment I am collecting vintage hankies to make a couple of bits with.  I have been wandering around vintage fairs and Oh My! some of them are stunning.  They can be so delicate with embroidery and little flowers or monograms.

I know they have been washed and ironed but I always do the same when I get them home... it is the OCD in me I think......

I am going to make a net like curtain for our downstairs cloakroom with some.  Literally stitch them together to make the size of your window.  I am going to put fabric tags on the top to tie them to the pole.  It will be delicate and pretty and still let light in to the cloakroom.  You can add lace or buttons to your design and ribbon if you would like......

The other project I have in mind is to make bunting from some as well.  The most simple way is get a long piece of binding or ribbon and iron the hankies in half to make a triangle then stitch along.  I always add a little more binding or ribbon at each end so that I can tie a bow to attach my bunting to trees etc easily.... It looks so beautiful with the delicate hankies moving in the breeze and has a wonderful delicate vintage feel to an event..... garden parties or wedding....

I hope you give it a go.....


Happy Stitching!




I found this on google to show you one that someone has made by just folding them over....





2 comments:

  1. I have lots of hankies for sale ... I'm thinking I may keep them and make some bunting now!!

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  2. I would if I were you.... Vintage hankies can makes stunning bunting and window coverings or even a room divide.....

    I am glad I have been of some inspiration....:))

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