Shabby Chic; Volume III

chalkysoil

sewing /crochet. About which I know nothing... I bought a large old circular crochet table cloth (50p) but one half of it has some gross rust stains on it, which won't come out or even fade, so I thought -- I could do with a half moon shaped tablecloth. Now I know if I just take some scissors to it bad things and unravelling will happen, but is there any way to kind of fix it, or hem it before I do cut it? Not having sewn more than a button in years, this could be fun. But the sewn edge will be hidden against the wall so it won't matter. Anyone?

emma_kate

chalkysoil wrote: »

sewing /crochet. About which I know nothing... I bought a large old circular crochet table cloth (50p) but one half of it has some gross rust stains on it, which won't come out or even fade, so I thought -- I could do with a half moon shaped tablecloth. Now I know if I just take some scissors to it bad things and unravelling will happen, but is there any way to kind of fix it, or hem it before I do cut it? Not having sewn more than a button in years, this could be fun. But the sewn edge will be hidden against the wall so it won't matter. Anyone?

No idea!

But if I get stained ones I soak them in a basin of tea so they get really stained all over, hang 'em on the line to dry and you've got authentic antique looking linens. (Clean the line before you hang out your whites!)

Nicnax

Thistle-down wrote: »

I got the material for the counter curtains today and chopped a bit off to add to the pink window curtains. It was kind of a rush job, but I love them!

Here they are:

They're so pretty, don't look at all like a rush job x

Nicnax

emma_kate wrote: »

No idea!

But if I get stained ones I soak them in a basin of tea so they get really stained all over, hang 'em on the line to dry and you've got authentic antique looking linens. (Clean the line before you hang out your whites!)

Love this idea x

hmo

Sew your fabric to the crochet at the point you want them to join and then cut the waste away after that way if it does unravel it will stop at the point were you have the sewn edge

hmo

Thistle-down wrote: »

I got the material for the counter curtains today and chopped a bit off to add to the pink window curtains. It was kind of a rush job, but I love them!

Here they are:

That looks nice

steve_2012

HELP!!!!!!!!!
Ive just started the waxing process, ive only done 2 end panel but for me it dont look right.
ive applied this with a sensibly stiffish paint brush in circular areas of no more tan 8 inches square.
very quickly it starts hardening (if you brush repeatedly it starts to rough up).
i then wipe of the now setting wax taking off bread crumb like wax but it leaves some tiny spots of wax.
bearing in mind this has only been on for 30 mins, will this change too look as it should.
i am using this http://www.wilko.com/wood+metal-paint/colron-refined-beeswax-natural-400g/invt/0289141
this states natural and not clear as many people state, id assumed natural was clear.
any advice would be great, i dont want to carry into the visible areas until i know im doing this right and with the correct wax.
i will do a pic and pop it on here.

Keli

Florenceem wrote: »

Week 7 of kitchen/bathroom men - meant to be 6 weeks.
I will show kitchen photos when blind is in situ.
This is my awful bathroom - brown suite.
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Wip -
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Now - still wip -
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WOW 7 weeks,,, mine took just over two weeks which seemed like forever (bathing at mums daily etc) but its so worth it when its finished. (pics of mine on my blog)

Cant wait to see your finished phots

Seakay

chalkysoil wrote: »

sewing /crochet. About which I know nothing... I bought a large old circular crochet table cloth (50p) but one half of it has some gross rust stains on it, which won't come out or even fade, so I thought -- I could do with a half moon shaped tablecloth. Now I know if I just take some scissors to it bad things and unravelling will happen, but is there any way to kind of fix it, or hem it before I do cut it? Not having sewn more than a button in years, this could be fun. But the sewn edge will be hidden against the wall so it won't matter. Anyone?

Put a piece of ribbon or tape under the crochet along the line you want to cut. Sew along the ribbon and then cut the crochet. The tape makes it easier to sew and the line of (small) stitches will halt any fraying

chalkysoil

Steve - sorry I've never used that wax or any similar, it says on the link "Not suitable for use over previously varnished or waxed wood" which is a bit unique.

when I use AS wax, I brush it on, lightly wipe it over as it's a very slippery wax, then next day lightly buff, or at least a few hours delay anyway.