Vintage linens anyone?

[Melissa P]

Hello!

New member here; really looking forward to reading all of your interesting threads.

I've developed a penchant for vintage sheets and pillow cases -- is there a thread or forum here for discussion about brands, patterns, etc?

Thanks so much!
Melissa

 

[Metro Retro Vintage]

I would love to hear about your collection, Melissa. I don't know much about linens per se, but do collect deadstock sheets and pillow cases in their wrappers, whenever I see them at house sales, since they seem to last forever. I especially like Vera prints.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

I do not know of a thread here, it may exist, but we have had a number of discussions on vintage sheets and how wonderful they are. My favorite is Wamsutta supercale (percale) from the 1950s.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

there are some groups on facebook that some members have loads of knowledge, and they buy and sell there, too. i think this is one i sold a bunch on years ago, but i'm not sure.

 

[GemGem]

Gosh I’m
Also in love with vintage linens, sheets, covers, pillowcases….. I have a most wonderful ‘bed cover’ which my mother informed me was actually a tablecloth
The quality though and the detailing…. Just wonderful. Maybe we could start a thread just for people to show their vintage linen wares!

 

[Linn]

Speaking of using vintage linens as a bedcover - this is my guest room:

Close-up. The tablecloth has faded a bit since it landed there but I still enjoy it!

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Linn, your room is beautiful and I love the tablecloth as a coverlet.

 

[Vinclothes]

Me too. Actually there is quite a bit of cross-over with clothing: fabrics, lace, embroidery, and much more. Also, there was a trend in the 1970's to make skirts from tablecloths, bodices from pillowcases, etc.
Marian

 

[Linn]

I never learned how to sew and never made anything from a vintage tablecloth or other vintage linens. The one in the photo is just on top of the duvet cover. I own a lot of vintage tablecloths and napkins, etc. etc.

 

[GemGem]

Me too. Actually there is quite a bit of cross-over with clothing: fabrics, lace, embroidery, and much more. Also, there was a trend in the 1970's to make skirts from tablecloths, bodices from pillowcases, etc.
Marian

Yes, I also love a vintage handkerchief be it a specialised lace, novelty print etc! I have recently let go of some fabrics because they were sadly not seeing the light of day. Others though I keep and look at, little treasures to feast my eyes upon