Turning a Tablecloth into a Cami Top | A FREE Sewing Project!

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Thanks for following along for another week of my Sew the Bee with Me series! I hope you enjoy seeing all the FREE patterns I have found for this week's challenges as well as the top I sewed up from a tablecloth I had in my stash.
Thanks for watching!
Amelia x
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@SeamStressedRuth Месяц назад

What a cute top, I love how you have upcycled the old table linen so that it has another use 🥰

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! 😊

@annettecowburn-sz8cq Месяц назад

I am enjoying your take on the sewing bee Amelia. Your top is gorgeous and so wearable.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much, Annette!

@leoniefryer4238 Месяц назад

Ooh brilliant use of the lovely table cloth. Love your camisole. Yes, I would definitely re purpose vintage table linen.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you!

@juliadroy1179 9 дней назад

Love the camisole, brilliant use of a tablecloth xx

@margaretwilson6427 Месяц назад

Beautiful I think I will have to have a look in the charity shops with 'new eyes' . I look forward to see what you do next week. X

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much. It has been a really fun series to put together!

@bluegrassdreams2seams510 Месяц назад

Watching these items being made wearable garments is interning me to want to take part of my vintage collection and do the same😊 Thanks for the pattern selections. I love your make😊

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much for your very kind comment! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. ❤

@alisonwhite1942 18 дней назад

Beautiful job on all your makes but I especially enjoyed your creativity on your tablecloth camisole. Great job! So inspiring.

@sewamelia 14 дней назад

Thank you. I am really glad you enjoyed the video!

@sarabrunsvold2461 Месяц назад

What a sweet and unique camisole!!! Love the idea of using vintage embroidery!! It’s perfect!!

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@sesamejane Месяц назад

I’ve been collecting similar tablecloths and napkins that are embroidered for very, very long time. I’ve always wanted to turn them into something to wear. I haven’t wanted to use the mist tablecloths because I didn’t want them to get stained. As you say, someone put a lot of work into them, and I want them to be displayed and admired. Some of them would make lovely curtains as well. Pillows. But I love the idea of summer top or dress. Thank you for your courage! Very inspiring.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much for watching and I am glad you found the video inspiring! I hope you make something lovely from your beautiful linens!

@libbykilpatrick1578 Месяц назад

What a fantastic make Amelia. As usual your attention to detail is spot on. You've inspired me to get that old bed and table linen from the attic. I definitely think vintage fabric should be repurposed. Especially if everyone does it in the considered way you did.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much Libby. It is so nice to have the tablecloth made up now and it will get a lot more use this way I think!

@KnitStitchGrow Месяц назад

I love your camisole, the placement of the pattern is spot on and so clever to also use the napkins to give yourself more fabric to work with. I don’t have a problem with people repurposing tablecloths. Why not showcase that beautiful hand embroidery in a garment rather than it languish in a drawer or attic with no-one seeing it? I remember your pal Amelia made an Agatha top out of a table cloth with stunning results. If pattern placement is done thoughtfully then it can really make the original handiwork shine ❤

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much! Yes, Amelia has made some amazing things with table linens - she was definitely an inspiration for this make.

@bridgetwhite5547 Месяц назад

Your camisole looks lovely, well done. Thankyou😊

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! 😊

@angelalysandrou4830 Месяц назад

Great top, I’m now on the look out for vintage tablecloths

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! I hope you find one!

@christinadore9197 Месяц назад

Your top is fantastic, and I love that you took the time to ensure it was sewn beautifully including the crochet trim. Thanks for the free pattern information as well!

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed seeing the free patterns.

@jennistevenson796 Месяц назад

I have my grandaughters here staying so no time to watch your vlog this morning. Look forward to watching later x

@frocking_adventures6748 Месяц назад

I've collected many vintage tablecloths over the years & I cut the ones that are marked or stained, to use for making clothes or for quilting. I guess I will struggle to find them now though😂 Loving this series, especially as you are using what you have & not going buying more❤

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Yes! There has been such a surge in popularity for these embroidered tablecloths - I think they will become harder to find now! Thank you so much for watching, it has been fun trying to use what I have and not buy new.

@sew_So_beautiful Месяц назад

I made a tablecloth blouse a couple of years ago using the Pattern Scout Fern Top (view A), with the square neckline from the expansion pack. I used a white embroidered table cloth for the yoke part and a green solid table cloth for the rest. It turned out quite pretty, but now I'm tempted to remove the green and use white fabric instead. I really liked how the white looks.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

That is such a beautiful pattern. I am sure it looks beautiful. Vintage tablecloths can all be such different colours, can't they!

@AllieCasey Месяц назад

Love your camy...perfect use of what you had available. Yes, I just finished a jpacket using a vintage tablecloth and I previously made a camp style shirt from the same tablecloth. I still have loads left....it's a huge tablecloth.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Wow, that must be a big tablecloth! A camp shirt would look gorgeous made from table linen.

@janeybeasley9525 Месяц назад

Lovely camisole and a very timely sew a long! I’m about to make a dinosaur for my grandson and your advice on stitching scallops will be very helpful as I stitch the spines!😂 I also have inherited several tablecloths and doilies from my m-i-l and plan to make them into clothes, I know the plain cotton crochet ones will dye well, I just have to decide how to combine them! ❤

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoyed the video! I hope your grandson enjoys his dinosaur - that sounds like such a fun project!

@Lazydaisy646 Месяц назад

Repurposing is the way to go. When my parents died i found table cloth and napkin sets that had never been used , still in their box and wedding wishes on the cards , so they were 40 years old..oh how I wish I had kept them instead of taking them to the opshop, but that was nearly 30 years ago. Your cami is beautiful

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you for your lovely comment. It is so special when you find these embroidered cloths in op shops, I always wonder what their story is.

@robynlaszlo6128 Месяц назад

Fabulous so many gorgeous table clothes to use 😊😊😊

@sewamelia Месяц назад

I was so glad to get this one sewn up!

@upcycledcopycat8389 Месяц назад

I would cut up anything at my disposal to remake into something else. WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL I say. 😊 Great make this week.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@jamilehbaadarani4740 Месяц назад

Lovely top ❤

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you!

@aliciadenise4636 Месяц назад

The cammy looks fantastic Have recently bought some table cloths and crocheted doilies To remake a Decjuba blouse from my daughter She’s size M I’m XL , so lots to do. You have got my sew Jo going Will send photo when I’m done I love what you make and your pattern and colour choices. We are a series behind here but looking forward to next weeks vlog Ka kite ano

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Oh, I am sure it will look so beautiful! So glad you are enjoying the series, it has been so much fun to put together.

@catherineb6565 Месяц назад

I've made this cami out of 2 scallop edged pillowcases. I had to extend the facing as fabric was a bit thin and landed mid bustline. I'm a 34DD and found the fit a bit too tight across the bust so passed it on to my sister. But I do agree it's a great free pattern and I'm inspired to try it again.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

The bust was definitely more fitted than other camisoles I have made, but it seemed to work well with the shape of the scalloped neckline. I will definitely be trying it again too!

@ChristineSewsALot Месяц назад

Beautiful cami! Great to give a new life to a lovely tablecloth.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! It was such a fun project.

@ameliaellensews Месяц назад

The top us stunning Amelia. I really want to make this pattern now! Can't believe it is free! Great clip, I really enjoyed it 😊

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thanks so much Amelia. It is such a great free pattern and I hope you enjoy making it too!

@Heyreneesews Месяц назад

I totally would cut a tablecloth to make a garment! I mean, look how nice your top turned out. ❤

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! It was a really fun project to work on.

@Bowmanville100 Месяц назад

Omg, I just finished a dress from linen tablecloth!

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Amazing! I think a tablecloth dress would be so lovely. ❤️

@kimtilley7936 Месяц назад

What a fantastic outcome. You did such an amazing job to give life to a lovely vintage tablecloth. How special! And a free pattern as well...its a win/win! Think I'll give that pattern a try. I actually use the Fabrics Store Phoebe linen tank pattern. Made a toile first to adjust, then, I have made so many since. Its a fabulous scrap buster pattern. Thank you for sharing you lovely make. ❤

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Oh, so glad to hear the Phoebe tank is so good - it looks like such a great pattern, I really want to try it!

@lesleybaker29 Месяц назад

Marvellous vlog! Really enjoying it, just as good as the “Bee”! I would definitely use a tablecloth! Throughout history fabric has been reused and repurposed, mended and altered. It’s only recently we have started throwing away unwanted clothes, when they could be reused…… patchwork blankets is an instant thought. Loving it😀

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - I am so glad you are enjoying the vlog series! I really do try to reuse things or to pass them on rather than throwing them away, so this was a really fun challenge to take on!

@marygreen7225 Месяц назад

Fabulous top Amelia, thank you. I have made this top previously from bought fabric however I have some cloths that my mum embroidered and you have given me the idea to use one. Many thanks.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much Mary. I hope you enjoy turning your embroidered fabric into something beautiful.

@paulinedavey4907 Месяц назад

Lovely top Amelia. I will definitely have a look at this pattern. So pleased you told us the pattern of the dress you was wearing as I was admiring it and it looks lovely on you. Have a good week x

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you! The Etty is such a great pattern, and I love the Kew Dress too! ❤️

@ritavercruyssen900 Месяц назад

Have made the same top and made also out of a tablecloth but lengtend it so it became nightware. Love waring it and my boyfriend loves it too. Thank you for sharing

@sewamelia Месяц назад

The Etty would make a beautiful nightwear piece - what a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!

@sewsarahstitch Месяц назад

Oh it’s so pretty!! I have a selection of vintage tablecloths and it’s got me thinking of what I could do now as they’re hardly ever used x

@sewamelia Месяц назад

I felt so sad they weren't getting used - but then so glad I could make a wearable top from it!

@nataliestanchevski4628 Месяц назад

I have so many lace tablecloths that have been hand knitted or crocheted by my grandmother and mum that many will be donated after my mum passes. I hope that they will find new homes and new purpose when the time comes, even if that means they will get cut up and worn. My nephew certainly has no interest in inheriting a hundred lace doilies.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

It is so hard knowing what to do with all these things, isn't it!

@kayemcmullen Месяц назад

Hi Amelia, The napkins would have crocheted together in a wink of an eye. Do you crochet? As all good grannies I make “Afghan” rugs for my grand-daughters to either wrap up in to read a book or just an extra layer for their beds. When my hands were younger and smooth I would embroider supper cloths and napkins for my nieces. I must send this video to them in case they would like to re-purpose their cloths into something more useful. Love your camisole - so pretty. 🦘🇦🇺

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thank you so much Kaye! I would love to learn to crochet - not a skill I have been able to master yet though sadly. Those afghan rugs for your grand daughters and embroidered supper cloths for your nieces sound so special!

@raquelseydewitz491 Месяц назад

Love it!

@sewamelia Месяц назад

Thanks!!

@suemacfarlane7372 Месяц назад

Lovely top, great work! I am not against reusing these linens, but I am against wasting them - which is what really happens because of the rushing on the Sewing Bee. I have made a 'tablecloth top' and, even though the original fabric had a hole in it, I still took forever to decide how/whether to cut it so as not to waste any. I find the waste of fabric caused by rushing the patttern challenge really difficult to watch. I know there needs to be a buzz and some excitement about whether garments will be finished or not, but most of the garments turn out to be unwearable which is such a waste of time, effort and resources. Thanks for making the videos, very much appreciated.

@sewamelia Месяц назад

I really agree. It was a lovely top to make and I really enjoyed the challenge of making sure there was a little waste as possible. Thanks for watching!