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Posts tagged with 'linens'

  • DIY Re-Upholstery - Decor It Yourself

    POSTED BY MATTHIAS SUNDBERG, MAY 06 2008 11:17 AM | PERMALINK

    Happy Mother's Day! This week we are re-upholstering 6 antique dining room chairs, and learning how to re-cover a vintage ottoman. Upholstery is an art I have never tackled before, and this week we give new life to an old piece with organic fabric. We provide a quick tip that will keep your linens smelling fresh. There is also a special viewer submission in this episode of a cool way to recycle your family's old vacation slides.

  • Thinking Outside the Donation Box: The Linens Department

    POSTED BY TRICIA ROYAL, DECEMBER 07 2007 10:00 AM | PERMALINK

    This post here is the first of a small installment called "Thinking Outside the Donation Box", where I'll give you a small smattering of unusual but creative reuse ideas for that which you find at your local thrift!

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    Make a point to peruse the linens and housewares section of your own local secondhand shop! It's literally a gold mine when it comes to materials you can utilize in the making of your own completely original clothing.

    Straight off the top o' my head are some craft ideas for you to use...