Vintage up-cycled tablecloth Aqua country scene blue roses cotton tank top with crochet pocket and trims

This beautiful tank top is made from a repurposed vintage cotton tablecloth. This tablecloth was so soft and beautiful that it just begged to be worn every day. There is a white crochet doily for a front pocket and added crocheted doilies on the back to enhance the beauty and cover a few tiny flaws. This structure allows for a flowing line and it can be worn comfortably by a small to a large, but with a less generous bustline. This is a very special one of a kind piece of clothing that I am sure you will love.

All vintage linens are carefully washed and stains gently removed. No fully intact unblemished vintage linens were harmed in making this piece.

Vintage style patterns are often used in repurposing the linens.

Some of my thoughts behind my new line, Vintage Linen Rebirth into vintage wear. Often I need to fussy cut the embroidery to avoid stains and holes in the original linens. The majority of the materials used are repurposed from the vintage linen. This style or repurposing existing materials is typical of 1940's wartime scrap aprons.

In the 1940s wartime UK everything was rationed and therefore in short supply. Everyone had to be thrifty and inventive of how to preserve things they had, and also recycle everything to make new things.
Make do and mend were the buzz words of the era, and upcycling and recycling were things everyone did to try and make ends meet.
Aprons were very popular at this time not only could they be made from recycled scraps of material but they also performed a function in that they kept your clothes clean, which meant that your clothes lasted longer.

With that spirit in mind, I am hunting for beautifully embellished linens to give a new life as a vintage style wear. In this quest I will pledge to not harm any vintage linen that is unblemished. I will honor the vintage linen and when it has given its full life in its current form, I will pass on its heritage in a form to be again cherished and loved.

Vintage up-cycled tablecloth Aqua country scene blue roses cotton tank top with crochet pocket and trims.

This top is 26" long shoulder to hem in front and 40" around under arm seam. The back is slightly longer. It should hit mid to low hip. Perfect to wear over tights, capris or jeans.