Recycling old embroidered sheets

Out of fashion, too old, damaged, don't throw away your embroidered sheets, if by chance you own some!

As you know, fashion is cyclical and what's tacky one day will certainly become trendy the next.

Embroidery is a precious, meticulous art. It's found in many civilisations and cultures and if you're not a big fan of your old embroidered sheet, take a moment to observe it, in more detail. Look at the patterns, the colours and imagine what the story behind the fabric might be?

Today, Tilli offers you a few ideas for recycling your old embroidered sheets and giving them a second life.

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A recycled scarf with a bohemian air

Nothing could be simpler than a pretty scarf that you can wear around your neck or in your hair.

A little in the fashion of the magnificent Russian shawls, bring a bohemian touch to your wardrobe.

Relatively easy to create, it will be best to overcast all around your scarf to prevent the weave from unravelling over time.

And for the more creative, why not add fringes or tassels?

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Zero waste gift wrapping!

Now let's go to our Japanese friends and discover the traditional art of Furoshiki.

Furoshiki (風呂敷) means "bath bundle". Back in the day, the Japanese used to carry their toiletries in a small knotted scarf. Today, this system has evolved and become a recognised art for gift wrapping.

To do this, simply cut squares from your sheet and tie them with a pretty bow around your gifts.

The result is an original gift wrap, and entirely eco-friendly.

100% eco-friendly household accessories

Take a look around your kitchen and see all the accessories you need on a daily basis: sponges, cloths, microfibre, scrapers, etc.

Instead of buying these accessories again, why not make them from your old embroidered sheets? OK here, we'll still assume that your sheets are too damaged to be recycled into a summer dress or cushion covers for your sofa.

In any case, by customising your household accessories, you'll brighten up your kitchen and enjoy household chores more easily! Yes, yes, it's true!

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Upcycled embroidered yokes

And then, for those of you who have embroidered sheets in excellent condition, and whose designs you like, you could consider using the embroidery on a shirt, t-shirt or even Trousers. By neatly cutting out the embroidery from your sheet, you'll get yokes to dress up some of your plain clothes.

This tedious job requires meticulous skills so don't go in haphazardly if you want to avoid carnage! Instead, contact one of our Tillists and share your project. Together, you'll be able to customise one or more pieces from your wardrobe and bring them back to life in the process!

And to go even further, ask your Tilliste to take a look at our collection of Swarovski stones! Embroidered onto your garment, they will sublimate the original embroidery on your old sheet and add value to your brand new garment.

So, has embroidery won your heart?
At Tilli, we love it and wait impatiently for your ideas to imagine beautiful responsible fashion projects together!

This article was written with the best intentions for our clients thanks to Chloé