How Do You Make Pillows With Vintage Doilies And Linens?
Give new life to old doilies and linens by making pillow covers. These little pillows make prefect birthday gifts or Christmas gifts for that favorite aunt or best friend or anyone who likes vintage things. Reuse and recycle is the new word for the 21st century and what better way to reuse vintage items from the early part of the 20th century. Select the linens to be used and lay them on top of the pillow form making sure they will fit onto the pillow form. Most napkins are square and two will be needed; one napkin for the front and another for the back. If you have only one napkin in one particular pattern it is perfectly ok to use a solid colored napkin for the back of the pillow. Large circular doilies can also be used. Place doily on the linen napkin and sew a pearl button in the center to attach the center of the doily to the napkin. Hand stitch around the perimeter of the doily, using small blind stitches. It is also wise to tack the doily in a few places near the center to secur
