Uses for old but good curtains

Savannah02K

Morning folks. I've 'inherited' some old curtains which are great fabric but not anything I'd want up so I've decided to recycle them. I can think of the obvious thing i.e. fabric shopping bags but wondered if anyone could suggest other useful things. No children so no need for pump bags. I did think of an over the door/coat hanger type shoe store - can anyone point me in the direction of a free pattern? I've tried googling but obviously haven't got the right combination of words! I'm not that great at sewing although have got a machine so could machine straight seams. There are three pairs of these curtains and they're double width. Friends are all wealthy and wouldn't welcome offer of 2nd hand curtains! Thanks.

Penelope_Penguin

Savannah02K wrote: »

Morning folks. I've 'inherited' some old curtains which are great fabric but not anything I'd want up so I've decided to recycle them. I can think of the obvious thing i.e. fabric shopping bags but wondered if anyone could suggest other useful things.

DD is making my old red velvet curtains into a hooded cape :T

Loanranger

Old curtains sell well on Ebay. Is it a named fabric such as Sanderson?

Savannah02K

Oohhh shades of Scarlett O'Hara! Although given my sewing skills and the floral nature of the fabric, more like Sound of Music kids!

Sadly, no, not a named fabric and some areas of it, the corners are mould damaged, the rest is absolutely fine.

Loanranger

Why not post a pic of the fabric on here? You may be able to gauge the market from people's responses. Also may spark some creative ideas.

Aarons_mummy

What about Aprons for cooking, doorstops, draft excluders for winter, sewing machine cover, cushion covers, back it with fleece perhaps as a throw (not sure if that one would work) fabric storage boxes, fabric placemats and coasters.

Hmmm can't think of anything else right now maybe someone else will be along with more ideas

FatVonD

Peg bags? (With a coat hanger slipped into the top.)

Penelope_Penguin

I've found this older thread with more ideas for you; I'll merge this one later

Lizzieanne

How about making lots of drawstring bags, assorted sizes, to use as gift bags? I've just unearthed a bag of material offcuts that I have earmarked for exactly that.