For ages now have been lusting after some vintage Irish linen, and finally things went my way and nabbed 15 or so yards of nice Belfast Mills Irish linen at a good price. Am sure everyone has had the experience of coming across a great addition to one's stash, yet the problem presents itself, what to make?
The material has a wonderful hand, but being only 36" wide, options are limited. It is not heavy, but would do for linens or light weight clothing (shirts, blouses, draw-string slacks, etc). Initially was thinking some pillow slips, with embroidery/monogramming and or hemstitching. But, quite honestly have drawers full of vintage linen pillow slips, and they can be had for a good price at thrifts/eBay, so not sure it's worth my time and effort to run up my own, much less use my a valuable vintage linen.
If my heirloom sewing skills were better, would attempt a nice shirt or blouse a la Miss. Ahles, but am still a rank novice in that area, and items with lots of darts, tucks, etc were never my strong suit.
Any suggestions gang?
Candide