tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post6468639534865558435..comments2024-03-12T22:46:06.126-07:00Comments on Chris's Old Fashioned Bedding: My Tips for Buying Vintage Cotton Sheets on eBay - the Crisp, Old-Fashioned KindWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04671634833405814020noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-35339268384823159162023-01-05T14:48:32.691-08:002023-01-05T14:48:32.691-08:00Vinegar is great to get out undesirable odors. Jus...Vinegar is great to get out undesirable odors. Just be sure to add an extra rinse to remove the vinegar smell :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-39598776268826056862021-09-03T11:26:25.625-07:002021-09-03T11:26:25.625-07:00Curiosity question. I stumbled on some amazing vin...Curiosity question. I stumbled on some amazing vintage Cannon combspun cotton percale pillowcases...they were so amazing that I purchased additional of the same brand and description on ebay. This is just a curiosity question, as I like all of them.<br /><br />Do you have any idea why some might have a much more rustic texture/weave, and others might be much smoother? I suspect the first I found have pima, based on online research, but none of the others are labeled as such. One of the sets I got online feels like the smooth ones I found, used, and the others, much rougher, but nice in their own way, does not. I think some have pima and some don't, though Cannon doesn't say so........ Just very curious... Is pima something they would not necessarily advertise. Ebay purchases all in the original packaging, authentic.<br /><br />Thanks.Laura Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547518512281310024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-67871248568260728922019-12-21T10:42:12.806-08:002019-12-21T10:42:12.806-08:00Thank you! Great info. I now am the owner of an I...Thank you! Great info. I now am the owner of an Iron Rite ironing machine. Woot! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885382799516057025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-73863140685612032452018-10-21T15:00:19.917-07:002018-10-21T15:00:19.917-07:00What brand were your king vintage sheets? I am al...What brand were your king vintage sheets? I am also looking for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-9048998355844866432018-08-05T23:44:41.971-07:002018-08-05T23:44:41.971-07:00OK I love my vintage sheets. I find mine in the go...OK I love my vintage sheets. I find mine in the goodwill bins. They are rare...and even before I read the label I can tell them by touch. I change my sheets every other night. I will spray them to get out wrinkles but mostly just snap them.Mrs. Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248224352761338022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-71594849721817848202018-04-21T05:12:25.566-07:002018-04-21T05:12:25.566-07:00I just bought a set of King vintage sheets. I am 4...I just bought a set of King vintage sheets. I am 47, and love me some percale sheets. I paid $30 for the set.<br />My husband gets into bed and has a fixed grin and says “I love these sheets”. So yes vintage sheets are durable and made so much better. Likely bc they were made here in the US And not China. (I could be wrong on that) anyway thanks for your informational blog. I enjoyed it so and learned a thing oe two.<br />Take care <br />Jennifer<br /><br />Hoover AL Ready Set Sell!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11656742049357731252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-38814042164510716332017-11-30T09:51:52.432-08:002017-11-30T09:51:52.432-08:00Do you have any comments about proper storage for ...Do you have any comments about proper storage for vintage cotton sheets? I am fortunate in having a nice stash of inherited vintage sheets, and I want to protect them from my cats, who love sneaking into the linen closet to sleep. For example, I am wondering if it is OK to put them in a plastic bin for storage or to in a plastic or partial plastic storage bag? I've been told that some fabrics need to "breathe". Is that true of 100% cotton. Thank you!DDGattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758661722284604939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-39675432064872744162017-08-24T10:50:24.177-07:002017-08-24T10:50:24.177-07:00Mildew is mold. One trick, though it hasn't al...Mildew is mold. One trick, though it hasn't always worked for me, it put vinegar on the area of mildew and place in the direct sun.Grammy 5731https://www.blogger.com/profile/00681643887091383172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-50405210814859449972017-08-06T16:49:29.814-07:002017-08-06T16:49:29.814-07:00Thank you for the cleaning tips! I live in a devel...Thank you for the cleaning tips! I live in a development that does not allow clotheslines. I lay things out on my patio furniture and I'm thinking about just hanging a line in the garage and open the doors to let the breeze in. Lol Does it really work laying them on the grass? Never thought of that!Well Traveledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703705096994254918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-12019820658164647572017-08-01T07:27:06.626-07:002017-08-01T07:27:06.626-07:00HI, thanks for the information on vintage/older sh...HI, thanks for the information on vintage/older sheets. I am just starting to buy vintage sheets off of ebay because I have just about given up on buying new sheets made of awful cotton in china. The best sheet I have is one in inherited from my mom's old stash, it is a Waverly Belle Rive king flat sheet from the early 80's, I love the fact it is a cotton blend it makes these older sheets buttery soft and smooth but not all vintage blend sheets are equal as I am finding out so be careful about the brand you buy it will make a difference. Also it should be noted that if you are buying a vintage fitted sheet more than likely it will not fit today's mattresses so be aware before you buy or learn the hard way like I did. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103465992017964692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-58991244961871648402016-12-26T16:39:08.400-08:002016-12-26T16:39:08.400-08:00sheets these are terrible. i am buying sheets alo...sheets these are terrible. i am buying sheets alot more than my mom ever did. I have an eastern king and looking for vintage sheets. i'm in Nor cal. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-24030221482082003662016-09-23T07:03:01.341-07:002016-09-23T07:03:01.341-07:00I've purchased vintage/antique sheets/pillow c...I've purchased vintage/antique sheets/pillow cases that were so aged they were almost brown. I've purchased sheets/pillow cases that have had yellow stains, water rings, and small rust dots, all from improper storage. And I've purchased sheets/pillow cases that smelled musty, like cigarettes, frying oil, and/or all of the above. I've always been able to get these horribly aged sheets/pillow cases sparkling white and like new. (Except for large spots......They're in for good.) Here's my recipe....<br /><br />How to Whiten Antique/Vintage Linens:<br />1. Take very large & deep plastic storage box (like Sterlite, etc from Target) and place it in the bathtub.<br />2. Add 1 capful of DREFT liquid detergent + 1 scoop of OXICLEAN powdered detergent + 1 scoop of Safeway generic brand powdered NON-CHLORINE BLEACH to the plastic tub. (Safeway is a local large-chain grocery store. I would think any grocery chain will have their own generic brand of powdered non-chlorine bleach.)<br />3. Fill the plastic tub w/HOT WATER. (The detergents will start bubbling & fizzing.)<br />4. Completely submerge musty items in the water w/detergents. If the linens begin to float, place a heavier item on top to keep the them submerged. (Just a large spatula, BBQ tongs, etc. will work.......The fabric can be floating, but doing so completely under water.)<br />5. As soon as the fabric gets wet, the odors will begin to release.......Not a pretty smell! ;) Let soak for at least 24 HOURS, turning the fabric in the water a few times during the soak.<br />6. Drain the water from the box into the tub, then squeeze out as much water as possible from the bed linens. Place the linens in the washing machine, and run them through the RINSE/SPIN CYCLE.<br />7. If stains/odors are still present, repeat process. When done......<br />8. Lay the bed linens on a patch of green grass in the direct sunlight. (Chlorophyll from the grass and the light from the sun will act as bleaching agents.)<br />9. When the pieces are almost completely dry<br />(still slightly damp) smooth out the fabric and fold. If the pieces are completely dry, lightly spritz w/water (I use an old Windex bottle), smooth out the fabric and fold. (NO IRONING NEEDED if spritzed before folding!)<br />10. DO NOT place the linens in the DRYER or use any type of FABRIC SOFTENER.........This will cause the fabric to develop a gray tone. (I don't know why..........It just does.) If the weather is poor, just lay the pieces on <br />towels or hand hang on a line to dry.<br /><br />This process can be completed as many times as necessary until lines are bright & white. The sun is an important part of the bleaching process.....It will bleach the fabric w/o weakening it like chlorine bleach.) <br /><br /><br /><br />KAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909401347783267430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-62899230261506424662016-09-22T20:15:54.819-07:002016-09-22T20:15:54.819-07:00What does "strong muslin" mean? As oppos...What does "strong muslin" mean? As opposed to "fine muslin," I guess...gsdoghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273964343458278515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-36693791093567243992016-08-30T10:12:12.091-07:002016-08-30T10:12:12.091-07:00I meant COTTON. I should proof this stuff, eh? LOL...I meant COTTON. I should proof this stuff, eh? LOLSeriously?!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05418717335305084145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-91210057743341616022016-08-30T07:26:49.020-07:002016-08-30T07:26:49.020-07:00I do not like the all cootn ones. I love the Lady ...I do not like the all cootn ones. I love the Lady Pepperil ones that are cotton AND polyester. I can't find anything comparable these days and mine are worn out! Seriously?!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05418717335305084145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-29477921087367376662016-08-25T18:43:23.020-07:002016-08-25T18:43:23.020-07:00Good article,very informative. The thing that both...Good article,very informative. The thing that bothers me,is when sellers say something is vintage,but don't give a decade,or even a 'guesstimate' as to which vintage decade it might be,in the listing. I love to collect vintage things&often come across this&find myself searching the web for info on the item(s) in question,to be sure I'm getting a genuine vintage item&not just a 'vintage style'/retro item. Also,on the older sheets,it's a good idea to ask sellers about fitted bottom sheets elasticity,because sometimes it does'nt say/is'nt shown&it turns out to be stretched out&in need of sheet suspenders,to hold them in place(Had that happen to me with a vintage Cannon sheet set. Heh...oops!LOL ). I myself,recently got a Lady Pepperell sheet set(1980s&not 100% cotton,though) off eBay&they were in excellent,barely used condition+a vintage 1960s embroidered bedspread for my bed as well&they all are quite lovely,indeed. (: I wish I could include photos so you could see them too,but alas,I do not see a way to attach images.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-15258062277323207212016-07-23T10:55:37.538-07:002016-07-23T10:55:37.538-07:00The Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic sheets are h...The Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic sheets are heavenly! We buy them at Target, where they are fairly affordable. I had a hard time convincing my husband that we needed them, but after one night sleeping in cool, 100% cotton comfort, he is a believer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-19549530061845363462016-02-15T13:21:14.518-08:002016-02-15T13:21:14.518-08:00I want to thank you for all the good information. ...I want to thank you for all the good information. I hate these new sheets and all the elastic around the fitted. I am 57 and I loved the sheets of yesteryear. I don't mind ironing as I ironed my three sons t-shirts as kids and young men. Kinda took me back to ironing our family sheets chores. I also took it as my time to get lost in my thoughts and relaxed. Crazy I know. I have bookmarked your page as I had been trying to find those old sheets. The feel of climbing into your bed at night is just not the same with these new sheets. Thank you again. Peace to all. <br /><br />Yvonne Maier<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com