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Upcycled Vintage Sheet into No Sew Table Runner

By Marty Walden · 22 Comments

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It’s so easy to turn an upcycled vintage sheet into a no sew table runner with a trip to a thrift store and these easy instructions!

upcycled vintage sheet into tablecloth

It’s no secret that I love finding bargains and creating one-of-a-kind home decor with my discoveries.

A pretty kitchen table (we don’t have a dining room) is important to me since we’re now empty nesters and I can keep it clean!

When the kids were growing up our farmhouse table was the site of many lessons, corrections and endless meals.

As a homeschooling family of seven, life was busy and full and our home wasn’t always pretty. However, it was functional and served us well over 23 years of homeschooling.

Nowadays I love that my husband and I can eat at the table and it stays pretty all season long! Young mamas, the day will come when crumbs and spills won’t be your entire story!

What I loved about this project is there are two ways to “dress” your table using a vintage sheet. It can be used to fully cover the table or simply as a table runner.

Tips for making an upcycled vintage sheet into a table runner:

  • Step 1: Locate a sheet you love. This can be from a thrift store, yard sale or even your own closet!
  • Step 2. Wash the sheet and iron if necessary so you’re working with clean material.
  • Step 3. Cut off the hemmed top section of the sheet.
  • Step 4. Fold over this raw edge and iron the entire length, measuring slightly wider than the iron-on adhesive.
  • Step 5. Follow directions for iron-on adhesive as to iron heat setting.
  • Step 6. Cut fairly short sections of iron-on adhesive and place on inside of ironed hem, paper liner facing up.
  • Cut fairly short sections of iron-on adhesive and place on inside of ironed hem, paper liner facing up.

Upcycled Vintage Sheet into No Sew Table Runner

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Sheet (I used a twin for my table that seats six)
Iron-on Adhesive
Scissors
Iron

Step 1. Locate a sheet you love. This can be from a thrift store, yard sale or even your own closet!

materials for no sew table runner with an old sheet, hem tape and iron

Trust me, when I redid our tiny linen closet I found a BUNCH of sheets I didn’t need any more! Ask your friends. You might be surprised what’s available!

Step 2. Wash the sheet and iron if necessary so you’re working with clean material.

Since you’re buying used, take the time to wash your sheet!

Step 3. Cut off the hemmed top section of the sheet.

use scissors to cut blue and brown vintage sheet

If the top of the sheet is a different pattern cut it off so the table runner won’t look like a sheet!

Step 4. Fold over this raw edge and iron the entire length, measuring slightly wider than the iron-on adhesive.

press a hem with iron on blue and beige vintage fabric

Step 5. Follow directions for iron-on adhesive as to iron heat setting.

Always read the directions for your product and check the heat setting and length of time ironing.

Step 6. Cut fairly short sections of iron-on adhesive and place on inside of ironed hem, paper liner facing up.

Step 7. Press down for 2 seconds and repeat until surface is bonded. 

Step 8. Allow to cool then peel off paper liner.

Step 9. Fold over the top of the material and iron for 6 seconds (more if necessary) until hem is secure.

Step 10. Fold over twice to use as a table runner or cover entire table with vintage sheet.

As a table runner…….

vintage sheet folded over as table runner with wood accents

or tablecloth.

blue vintage sheet used as table cloth with wood accessories

I used my favorite DIY rustic wood chargers with simple white dishes to create a simple neutral tablescape.

Rustic wood charger with white plates and blue tablecloth
blue sheet used as table runner with wood accents and white china

This table runner could be used for any season of the year. Just keep your mind open when you’re shopping!

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About Marty Walden

Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means!

Comments

  1. Karen S Jerread says

    01/16/2021 at 3:28 pm

    You hit it out of the park again with this idea, Marty!

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:43 am

      Thanks so much, Karen! I love no sew projects!

      Reply
  2. Wendy Linney says

    01/16/2021 at 8:22 pm

    I love this! So simple yet looks so expensive. I love your taste in decor.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:44 am

      You’re so sweet, Wendy! Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Maria says

    01/18/2021 at 7:45 am

    What a great idea using sheets. Love those chargers as well.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:44 am

      Thanks, Maria. Those chargers are my favorite!

      Reply
  4. Anita Holland says

    01/18/2021 at 8:08 am

    That is very clever Marty, and it looks expensive. I can not even imagine homeschooling one child nevermind 7. Good on you for that and enjoy your pretty home. And that barn door needs a mention. It is stunning.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:45 am

      Thanks so much, Anita! I love shopping thrift stores and yard sales and finding different ways to use and repurpose the stuff I find!

      Reply
  5. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    01/18/2021 at 9:16 am

    This is a great idea, Marty! I ‘ve got a couple of sheets I could definitely do this with. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:45 am

      Thanks, Angie. I’m totally looking for new sheets now too!

      Reply
  6. Deana Landers says

    01/18/2021 at 9:27 am

    Live this idea, Marty. Lot less expensive than buying a new table cloth, too. I like the wood chargers, too.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:46 am

      Aren’t tablecloths ridiculously expensive, Deana? This was a fun idea!

      Reply
  7. Meegan says

    01/18/2021 at 10:04 am

    Thanks for the awesome idea and tutorial, Marty. It’s always a delight to see your creativity. Have a great week.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:46 am

      You’re always so encouraging, Meegan. Hope you’re doing well!

      Reply
  8. Michelle Leslie says

    01/18/2021 at 10:52 am

    LOVE those chargers and the idea of using an old sheet as a runner or table cloth definitely works for me. We have so many threadbare sheets in our linen closet I could do this with.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:46 am

      Thanks, Michelle. The chargers are my favorite, too!

      Reply
  9. Kim Purvis says

    01/19/2021 at 2:08 pm

    Great idea for a tablecloth. the pattern is nice too. If it’s no-sew I’m in.
    Kim

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:46 am

      Hi, Kim. I’m definitely a no sew girl too!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    01/19/2021 at 11:04 pm

    What a lovely sheet you found for your table! Love the print and the idea!

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Libbie. Sometimes you have to be patient when you’re looking for something specific but this came out even better than I imagined!

      Reply
  11. Sandra Black. says

    01/23/2021 at 2:39 pm

    My family used to laugh at me when I used a sheet as a tablecloth but it was so much easier to find a few plain sheets to put under my lace tablecloth and add that touch of colour.

    Reply
    • Marty Walden says

      01/24/2021 at 11:48 am

      Love this, Sandra! I’m really glad repurposing and thinking outside the box is more in style these days!

      Reply

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