Give Stained Vintage Tablecloths a New Life Quick Makeover with Easy Fabric Transfer Tip
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- If you shop the flea markets, antique malls and garage sales like I do you probably don’t bat an eye at the bins of vintage linens and tablecloths. I mean who wants to deal with permanent yellowing and stains?
I thought the same way until I was gifted a basketful of my mother’s vintage tablecloth collection. I had to find a way to refresh and makeover my beloved lobster tablecloth.
I like the ease of using t-shirt fabric transfer paper to embellish and cover up permanent stains. With a little trial and error (who knew the heat of an iron can actually intensify the color of the stain), I discovered that a little touch of a white fabric paint pen acted as a primer before the clip art heat transfer. Also, you don’t even need a printer, you can draw directly onto the front of the heat transfer paper.
I refresh two different tablecloths to give you lots of creative possibilities before your very eyes. Hope you feel inspired.
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We are kindred souls. I have a huge collection of all types of linen. You can soak linen in oxy clean white revive and the wash as usual. I have had a lot of luck with that method.
Hi Kathy! I just adore time worn linen. I’ve tried oxy clean, but it didn’t work on the majority of these stains maybe because they are so old and have already been heat set in the dryer by previous owners? It made me feel good to be proactive and give these vintage goodies a new lease on life. I’ll be breaking out the lobster tablecloth at the next summer picnic. Thank you so much for spending time watching the episode! I’ve got a good one coming up this week.
What a cute and clever way to revive and appreciate these linens ! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you SO much, Robyn. I can’t wait to throw a tea-lobster fest party real soon. Feels so good getting another use out of these linens. Hope to see you right here for more fun projects.
What a wonderful idea! Going to try it on some of my linen
@@TRHLHome yesss! Love hearing this. The next time you go to a flea market keep your eye out for these treasures. Thanks for watching.
Handmade Transfer Art Designs Oh my. Every single design is so distinct that I'm in awe.
I truly will be giving it a try for myself.
I’m loving 🥰 it!!
You really are talented. I appreciate and value the time and work you put into teaching us how to make our room appear lovely in so many ways.
Enjoy your day, my friend.
Thanks 🙏🏾 ❤.
You always know how to brighten my day. I love when a project is simple in technique, and you can make it your own. Thanks for all of the encouragement. See you next Sunday.
I had no idea you could transfer hand drawings without a printer. Opens the mind for new ideas. The transfers add a touch of “modern” to the vintage linens that may make them “new” again for those who didn’t grow up with table linens, scarves, doilies etc. The lobster theme is actually so cute. I couldn’t believe that creamer. 😊Thank you for sharing with us. 💕
Hi Linda. Thank you for following today’s episode. I am happiest when I can share with you simple techniques that still give a unique designer touch to decor.
Hope you are rehabilitating ahead of schedule. We need you up and running to enjoy spring. Your moral support means so much. Have a great week. See you Sunday.
❤ I keep you in my mind when I am figuring out the projects that are authentic to me and are useful and accessible to others.
Have a beautiful week. See you at the next one!!! ❤❤❤❤
Absolutely love this idea, hope to have a go in the near future 😊
Go for it! I love that this gives people license to re-evaluate stained linens and to shop flea markets through a fresh new lens. Thanks so much for watching. Hope to see you for the next episode.
Great idea!
I often simmer old white or light colorfast linens and cottons. A great big pot on the stove and stirring constantly. A strong detergent like Tide powder if you can find it works wonders. When the water gets murky you’ll know it’s time for a rinse bath. You will be amazed at what comes out of old dingy linens. 😬 Try on a tea towel or pillowcase to start, you’ll be hooked!
Great idea! I’ll definitely give this a whirl on the next batch of linens. I love learning new things from all of you.
What a clever idea! I thought about tea staining or other types of dyeing. I also use them cut up in my slow stitching projects saving all that beautiful hand embroidery work. So glad I came across your channel. Thanks
Hi Tawana! I love all of those alternate suggestions. I didn’t have the heart to cut these tablecloths up since they were from mom, but slow stitching projects I am always down for. I simply love the community of creatives I get to meet from this channel. Hope to see you next Sunday. I post something new at 8:00 am pst.
Wow what a brilliant idea, thanks for sharing !!!! ( My grandmother used to put flower arrangements over stains when possible. )
I love your grandmother’s tip. So grateful you came to visit Nutshell Living. Hope to see you for the next episode this Sunday.
I’m looking at table linens in a whole new way! They look gorgeous. 🤯 that you don’t need a printer!!
Thanks Joe! Can you believe how many vintage lobster collectibles my mother had in her pantry? It all makes me smile because I am now seeing the charm behind her collection when I didn’t pay much attention as a child growing up in her home. We’ll use the lobster tablecloth when you come to visit next!
My mind was blown, too!!
I watched this video at least 4 times. Simply Amazing!
@@NutshellLiving We'll have to have an East Coast crab boil on the West Coast!
That’s a beautiful idea for covering stains. I can’t believe the black marker could actually be washed without any problems. 😊❤
Thank you for checking out this week’s episode. Black fabric markers are permanent on fabric. You seal in the ink with the heat of the iron. They will degrade over time if you put the printed fabric in the dryer so I air dry them. Let me know if you ever give some of these tips a whirl. Have a super week.
Great technique!
I have found that sometimes soaking the item in oxyclean for a week or two can remove stains with no damage to the fabric or design.
Yes we tried everything. I think once the stains are put through a hot dryer multiple times the heat bakes in the stain. That’s what I was dealing with. Thank you so much for watching the episode. Hope to see you for the next one! It’s going to be a good one.
Thank you!
No, thank you for checking out my new channel and spending time with Nutshell Living. I thought only a handful of people would be interested in disguising stains on a tablecloth. So encouraging to know there are so many like-minded folks out there. Hope to see you here for the next project. It’s a good one.
Since you used a black marker, could you use a red for the lobster or a yellow for the lemons? I like your idea. I had a nice stash of stained embroidered napkins and then I moved and had to let them go. I also like and appreciate vintage things. Thank you.
Absolutely you can use a colored marker! I love the red lobster idea. I even saw a creator use colored pencils and the transfer art turned out great. Thank you SO much for taking the time to watch the video. Hope to see you for the next one. Working on it right now! Always down to the wire.
Great idea. Can the tablecloths be washed with the transfer ?
Yes! Absolutely. I wash mine in cold water and line dry. No dryer. Thanks so much for checking out my channel! Hope to see you for the next episode. Posts tomorrow am.
Nice❤
Thank you so much! It’s nice to know there are like-minded people out there who love a good vintage rescue. Hope to see you for the next episode!
I would put the table cloth on the printer to make a color copy of the design on the transfer paper, rather than trace them.
GREAT tip!!! Thank you!
Soak in vinegar..line dry
Thanks, Pam. Vinegar worked on some of the stains but not all. Thank you for watching the channel!