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Paper Roses

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6. Great pillow cases or table napkins.

Reply to grasswire (Original post)

Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:00 PM

Aug 2012

I have made pillow cases many times and they look great. You must iron the tablecloths first, hem the top edges and then cut the cloth into sections that would equal at least 2 cases then sew together. I have used contemporary measurements and always made two or more, depending on the size of the tablecloth. Napkins are a pain in the neck.
Good luck.

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Repurposing: Can you think of a way to use damask tablecloths? [View all] grasswire Aug 2012 OP

My ex used sari fabric from India for drapes, and they look great friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #1

Several come to mind.... northoftheborder Aug 2012 #2

I found a lot of ideas on etsy by searching "repurposed linens" grasswire Aug 2012 #3

I loved the damask nightgown I made many yars ago Betsy Ross Aug 2012 #4

aprons to give as gifts / or pillow cases april Aug 2012 #5

Great pillow cases or table napkins. Paper Roses Aug 2012 #6

ooh pillow cases! grasswire Aug 2012 #7

a headboard cover...I *love* my upholstered headboard LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author katness0714 Feb 2013 #9

important grasswire Feb 2013 #10

A lady I know made the prettiest white safeinOhio Feb 2013 #11

cut an ugly one in two and made curtains out of it. Looked better as curtains. demigoddess Nov 2021 #12

I made some curtains out of one tablecloth, but it was pink. Made good curtains. demigoddess Oct 2022 #13