I love simple curtains and I have to admit, even after all these years, I still have a crush on them. And here’s the good part: I made them out of vintage sheets. It’s true.
I LOVE good cotton sheets (vintage) that have that sturdy, yet soft feel. And whenever I find them at estate sales, I buy them because they’re good for so many projects. For my home and style, the twin sized sheets are the perfect length for my windows. And exactly right for my sliding glass doors too. I use them in my kitchen, living room, and master bedroom.
To make, I just sew ribbon tabs to the top of the sheets, and hang. Whenever they need to be cleaned, I can just throw them in the washer, and they’re as good as new. And since they’re white, the best way to perk them up if they’re a bit yellow-ish when I purchase them, is to give them a quick soak in Rit Color Remover. It turns them perfectly crispy white.
And honestly, it doesn’t have to be limited to sheets. I’ve found darling blankets that I’ve turned into curtains for the boys rooms too. And colorful, patterned sheets are great as well. But best of all, they’re so easy and inexpensive too.
IT'S ME, SERENA!
I bounced through the first years of my life in a hippie gypsy wagon, hand-built by my father, wandering the back roads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My family eventually settled into a tiny cabin in the woods on property that was once inhabited by Native American Indians.
I spent my childhood days searching for arrowheads, teaching myself to sew on a treadle sewing machine and to bake in a wood-burning stove, with no running water, refrigeration, or electricity in our home. My family lived frugally and early on, inspired by my parent’s thriftiness and style, I gained a knack for thrifty creativity and turning ordinary objects into something useful. And I dreamed of the home I would create for my own family someday.
Now I’m married to my husband, Colin, and our children are all grown. After 24 years of producing The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, I'm spending time visiting other markets around the world. You can watch episodes of Serena Goes to Market here.
I share more about my life story from time to time, here on my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, and Facebook.
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