Friday, September 11, 2009

Project Day: Vintage Hankerchief Curtain







As promised I have made something using part of my collection of vintage hankies. I had quite a few children's ones so I decided to make a little curtain for my daughters room. Here's how:
  • Measure your window length and depth. In my case it was approx 1.6m long x 1m drop.
  • A standard hanky measures approx 25-30cm square, so I made my curtain 7 hankies across and 2 down. This allowed a little extra length so the curtains could 'gather' on the rod. And I wanted it to sit short of the window base. Add more or less to your own taste.
  • Arrange and then sew all the hankies together. Don't worry if it's not perfect, that's what we are aiming for.
  • With a piece of contrasting fabric (I chose pink gingham) sew in an opening for your curtain rod.
  • Iron / press & hang!
This took me a few hours as I cant sew very well (thanks for letting me use your machine mum). I think the result is a little shabby, imperfect and WoNDERFUL! Have great weekend in the sunshine. Simone xx
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53 comments:

  1. chloejessicaSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I love it! So cute! I wish I could sew! :)

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  2. KHSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    That is adorable! I've just discovered your blog and loving it.

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  3. CurlyPopsSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    What a sweet idea! It's so pretty.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    You are so crafty. Love it!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I'm just loving the pastels with the brights! It's super duper, Simone! ♥

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  6. aleSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    QUÉ LINDO!!!!!!!how beautifull!!!!!!!and l like watching you there in the machine working!!!l think your daughter will be very very very happy with her new joyfull beautifull vintage and unique curtain!!! have a very happy weekend!!!!!besosss!!!

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  7. theoldboathouseSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Simone, that is just too lovely for words. I love it, you are very clever. Where would we be without our mums? cheers Katherine

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  8. Josephine Tale PeddlerSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I am so thrilled you did this post, Simone as I have been itching to do a similar thing. I am pants at sewing but I'll have a bash. Oh, first I will have to collect enough hankies. I have enough for my daughter's dollhouse at the moment. I also saw another lovely idea of converting your children's favourite clothes into quilts! I loved that as some of the dresses ets are hard to part with.
    Enjoy your weekend. xx

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  9. koraleeSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Your daughter is one lucky gal...so so lovely..I guess I need to start collecting vintage hankies now!

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  10. Irene ~ RE~VINTAGEDSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    That is really wonderful! You know when I saw your earlier post on the hankies I thought 'curtain!' but I didnt say anything - and look what you made!!!
    You should be very pleased with what you have made. It looks divine!!
    And here's me wanting to make one too now but what do boys with visions of Star Wars and Castles in their heads want with a pretty Hankie curtain.....
    :) Irene x

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  11. Chemin des MuguetsSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Simone,

    You are one clever Sheila! Get ready for lots of copycats.

    Marjorie

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  12. Evie and BluebellSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    That's a gorgeous idea Simone, it looks so pretty! Have a great weekend too xxx

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  13. Almost AlwaysSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    how precious..the images are so darling. if she outgrows the pretty curtains, you could always sew them into throw pillow covers. these are just too cute to keep stored away out of sight. they must make you smile every time you look at them. xo

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    the curtain is adorable!! You have been busy lately I loved looking at Apartment Therapy and your vintage fabric pencils! gorgeous!!!

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  15. Drawn to The SeaSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Beyond cute! Such a clever gal, making such a happy home.

    ~Julia

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  16. SamySeptember 11, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    What an amazing collection of hankies you must have if this is only half of it. Its looking very cute, your lil girl is very lucky to have such a creative mum. Loving that pink chair n pom pom cushion too.
    Have a fabulous weekend!

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  17. Pearl MapleSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Simone, great to see all those lovely hankies fluttering about and showing off all their pretty colours.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    What an excellent result for something that took only a couple of hours! Nice work!!
    Cheers, Karen

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  19. Brabourne FarmSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I love this gorgeous idea - the perfect use for these wonderfully colourful little works of art. Leigh

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  20. pinrySeptember 11, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    lovely idea! i made a shabby, imperfect and wonderful quilt for my first baby from my childhood hankies, but now wish i had more. glad i discovered you, thanks to josephine!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Well done, these are adorable!

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  22. NimaSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    wow...beautiful idea

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  23. KaleeSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    So cute! What a great idea for a child's room.

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  24. Black ZebraSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    I'm about to get a sewing machine, even though I've never used one.I guess it helps for when you get such creative ideas...xx

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  25. CourtneySeptember 12, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Adorable! I need to figure out how to use my sewing machine so I can attempt to make cute things like that.

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  26. Maya @ Completely CoastalSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    These are adorable for a girls room. It's a very long time ago since I operated a sewing machine!

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  27. Tamerie Shriver HallidaySeptember 12, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Very, very cute! It looks like you can sew just fine. Good job!!!!!

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  28. Tales of WhimsySeptember 12, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    This is so sweet & clever.

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  29. ElyseSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    this is adorable and gulp, inspiring. i have yet to make anything with my sewing machine and it's almost 2 years old. this looks, gulp, do-able.

    thank you!

    xo

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  30. la la LovelySeptember 12, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    So sweet... love love love what you have done.. you have such a talent!!!
    Happy weekend!
    x Trina

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  31. the paris apartmentSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    What an original idea, it's absolutely brilliant!

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  32. Rebecca @ Belle BlogSeptember 13, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    hello, how adorable is that curtain?! I bet your little daughter loves it.
    ♥ Rebecca

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  33. RohiniSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Adorableness! :)

    Xx

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  34. Lylah LednerSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Oh, how delightfully creative you are! So glad I found you.

    Have a wonderful weekend! Lylah

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  35. The Pink PoodleSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    hi Simone...gorgeous lot of vintage hankies..
    & a GREAT project...looks beautiful...

    OKAY...two things ...

    wish I could sew...
    wish I had have had a daughter!! (not whingeing...love my TWO ADULT BOYS!!)...But just never got to experience girlie thingeys!!

    ps...DONT mention grandchildren!!! (jee wiz..they are just 22 & 20 yrs old)!!!

    look forward to your next post..

    xx andrea

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  36. UnknownSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Wow, what a fabulous idea. I am definitely inspired to make an a'tishoo curtain of my own, thank you :)

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  37. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgeous Gorgeous.. You are too clever. Love the little pink mouse in the there. x Julie

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  38. My Passport to StyleSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    What a sweet and clever project.Just flagging up with peeps that I comment on.That My Passport to Style is now inviting women to ask for Style Advice, by leaving me a question all that is required is that you are a follower and subscribe to my posts.One question a month will be chosen at random and will feature along with the answer on My Passport to Style. Sharon xx http://www.mypassporttostyle.blogspot.com

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  39. Beth GalesSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    love this! thanks for sharing :)

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  40. Geezees Custom Canvas ArtSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Love your style... :)

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  41. Exquisite AccessoriesSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Cute hankies I bet your daughter loves it Simone!! What a cute chair too
    your so creative ;)

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  42. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I love this! I have many, many vintage hankies, and you have inspired me with this project!
    xo Gigi

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  43. A Southern RoseSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    This is so pretty! Great idea! I bet she loves it!

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  44. SaraSeptember 14, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Oo I love it, well done!

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  45. EileenSeptember 14, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I think the result is LOVELY! You must be so happy!
    You did a fabulous job!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  46. viviSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    sooooo lovely
    :)

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  47. Room to InspireSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Absolutely adorable. Very sweet for a little girls room. Thanks for the step by step...now I just need to learn how to sew!

    Chelsea

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    from someone else who also collects vintage hankies this is just sooo sweet. great job!

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  49. Lisa MacomberMay 10, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    adorable curtain! I was in a local consignment store yesterday picking up a few vintage hankies to make a pennant banner (see my blog) and she told me about making a bed dust ruffle out of vintage hankies, same idea as your curtain. SO...thinking this was a fab idea, I am now going to be on the hunt for more, more, more hankies...which by the way are super hard to find here!

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  50. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    I just came across your blog. Love the curtain, such a cute idea!

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  51. Jessica@SewHomegrownMarch 24, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    LOVE IT!! I'll be linking tomorrow! Let me know if that's not okay.
    sewhomegrown@hotmail.com

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  52. WaseemMay 24, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    This is adorable...like the curtain..easy to follow.
    Roman shades concord, ca

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  53. WallcoveringsNovember 26, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    The vintage handkerchief curtains shown here are excellent have a look at it

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