Vintage Tablecloth Skirts: One-of-a-Kind Wrap Skirt
Discover our unique collection of skirts crafted from carefully selected antique and vintage tablecloths, each telling its own story. Celebrating timeless craftsmanship, these skirts are more than just garments—they are wearable pieces of history, much like our Olea salopettes. Designed for versatility and inclusivity, our one-size-fits-most design ensures a comfortable fit for a variety of body types, making each piece a truly treasure.
The Story Behind the Garment
Last year, I bought a beautiful vintage tablecloth from Vanessa, a Parisian living in Anderlecht, Belgium. Vanessa runs a small online business selling a mix of treasures, including books, accessories, and handpicked textiles. Supporting her business felt great because we both share a love for old textiles and the stories they tell.
The tablecloth I bought from Vanessa was special and so soft, with faint stiches of white silver floral patterns in squares and blue light colors that had stood the test of time. Knowing that Vanessa selected this piece with care made it even more meaningful. As a small business owner myself, it’s wonderful to support others who appreciate and cherish pre-loved materials. This purchase was not just about acquiring a beautiful item but also about connecting with someone who values the history and beauty of vintage finds.
The design was further enriched with a deadstock cotton blend fabric handpicked in a flea market Monday ‘s market in Jordaan area (found 2019/20). Combining these elements resulted in a skirt that showcases the beauty of upcycling and vintage craftsmanship, with each fabric thoughtfully selected and integrated.
Back in our studio, I envisioned a one-of-a-kind skirt that would blend the vintage charm of the tablecloth with modern elegance. I wanted to create a design that fits more body types, so I decided on a one-size wrap skirt, letting the raw textiles determine the sizes. After several days of careful planning, I decided to incorporate pleats—a detail I love to work with, as seen in our Olea salopette pants. Pleats add a touch of sophistication and enhance the fabric's natural drape.
I named this skirt version Melidia, inspired by my daughters Melina and Lydia. They adored the design and even requested their own, making it a truly special creation:)
You can check out the full story of the design further down the page, along with the before and after process.
The result is a stunning wrap skirt that features:
The Final Design
Our Melidia wrap skirt features two sets of ties, designed to fit a range of body types from XS to M/L. This ensures easy size selection and provides a comfortable, flattering fit for all.
Waist Ties: One set of ties, approximately 1.60+ meters in length, wraps around your waist to secure the garment in place. Made of the curtain fabric.
Hip Ties: The other set of ties, each approximately 35-40 centimeters long, ties around the hip area, adding versatility and allowing for further customization. Made of the curtain fabric.
Additionally, the waistband is elasticated on the back side only, enhancing both comfort and flexibility.
The skirt’s back and front halves are crafted from the tablecloth in faint floral patterns , featuring two front darts and drape pleats at the back due to the elastic waistband. The other front part of the skirt, made from the deadstock fabric in dark blue with white stripes, features seven meticulously crafted pleats. These pleats add a chic, draping effect that enhances the overall elegance of the piece, creating a beautiful, flowing silhouette.
Thoughtfully designed to highlight the unique details of the original materials, the skirt preserves their beauty and charm.
The wrap style not only offers adjustable comfort but also adds a touch of effortless elegance to your wardrobe. Perfect for pairing with your favorite tops, shirts, or blazers for a chic and stylish spring or summer look.
*Note: The ties are made from the same vintage tablecloth.
Why it’s perfect for you:
Unique Touch: Your Skirt is truly one-of-a-kind, crafted exclusively for you.
Detailed Craftsmanship: Every element from vintage linens is carefully preserved and incorporated into the upcycled design, including trims , or embroidered details.
Vintage Transformation: Upcycled from two exquisite pieces.
Artisanal Creation: Meticulously handcrafted in our studio in heart of Amsterdam.
Ethical Sourcing: Textiles are responsibly sourced* in EU (NL, FR, SP, IT, GR) and transformed within the Netherlands. (* Most of them is handpicked by the owner)
Versatile Sizing: One size, it accommodates XS to M/L (small Large) sizes, depending on your preferred fit. (See measurements details below)
Elegant Lining: No
Maintenance: Dry Cleaning or Machine program in a delicate program or Handwashing max 40° C, iron with protection (low temperature)
Time-Intensive Process: This skirt takes over 8 hours to make, including mending, deconstruction, pleating, sewing, new buttonhole and hand-stitched trims. Including the design process, each skirt takes around 12+ hours to complete, reflecting our commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Modeled Style: Worn by a model in size Small (170 cm).
Please refer to the measurements listed below:
All measurements are taken flat (side to side) in cm:
32 cm waist (XS) side to side min and max 46 cm (small Large) (with elastic usage) / 85cm Hip (side to side) / 80 cm length) /
Vintage Tablecloth Skirts: One-of-a-Kind Wrap Skirt
Discover our unique collection of skirts crafted from carefully selected antique and vintage tablecloths, each telling its own story. Celebrating timeless craftsmanship, these skirts are more than just garments—they are wearable pieces of history, much like our Olea salopettes. Designed for versatility and inclusivity, our one-size-fits-most design ensures a comfortable fit for a variety of body types, making each piece a truly treasure.
The Story Behind the Garment
Last year, I bought a beautiful vintage tablecloth from Vanessa, a Parisian living in Anderlecht, Belgium. Vanessa runs a small online business selling a mix of treasures, including books, accessories, and handpicked textiles. Supporting her business felt great because we both share a love for old textiles and the stories they tell.
The tablecloth I bought from Vanessa was special and so soft, with faint stiches of white silver floral patterns in squares and blue light colors that had stood the test of time. Knowing that Vanessa selected this piece with care made it even more meaningful. As a small business owner myself, it’s wonderful to support others who appreciate and cherish pre-loved materials. This purchase was not just about acquiring a beautiful item but also about connecting with someone who values the history and beauty of vintage finds.
The design was further enriched with a deadstock cotton blend fabric handpicked in a flea market Monday ‘s market in Jordaan area (found 2019/20). Combining these elements resulted in a skirt that showcases the beauty of upcycling and vintage craftsmanship, with each fabric thoughtfully selected and integrated.
Back in our studio, I envisioned a one-of-a-kind skirt that would blend the vintage charm of the tablecloth with modern elegance. I wanted to create a design that fits more body types, so I decided on a one-size wrap skirt, letting the raw textiles determine the sizes. After several days of careful planning, I decided to incorporate pleats—a detail I love to work with, as seen in our Olea salopette pants. Pleats add a touch of sophistication and enhance the fabric's natural drape.
I named this skirt version Melidia, inspired by my daughters Melina and Lydia. They adored the design and even requested their own, making it a truly special creation:)
You can check out the full story of the design further down the page, along with the before and after process.
The result is a stunning wrap skirt that features:
The Final Design
Our Melidia wrap skirt features two sets of ties, designed to fit a range of body types from XS to M/L. This ensures easy size selection and provides a comfortable, flattering fit for all.
Waist Ties: One set of ties, approximately 1.60+ meters in length, wraps around your waist to secure the garment in place. Made of the curtain fabric.
Hip Ties: The other set of ties, each approximately 35-40 centimeters long, ties around the hip area, adding versatility and allowing for further customization. Made of the curtain fabric.
Additionally, the waistband is elasticated on the back side only, enhancing both comfort and flexibility.
The skirt’s back and front halves are crafted from the tablecloth in faint floral patterns , featuring two front darts and drape pleats at the back due to the elastic waistband. The other front part of the skirt, made from the deadstock fabric in dark blue with white stripes, features seven meticulously crafted pleats. These pleats add a chic, draping effect that enhances the overall elegance of the piece, creating a beautiful, flowing silhouette.
Thoughtfully designed to highlight the unique details of the original materials, the skirt preserves their beauty and charm.
The wrap style not only offers adjustable comfort but also adds a touch of effortless elegance to your wardrobe. Perfect for pairing with your favorite tops, shirts, or blazers for a chic and stylish spring or summer look.
*Note: The ties are made from the same vintage tablecloth.
Why it’s perfect for you:
Unique Touch: Your Skirt is truly one-of-a-kind, crafted exclusively for you.
Detailed Craftsmanship: Every element from vintage linens is carefully preserved and incorporated into the upcycled design, including trims , or embroidered details.
Vintage Transformation: Upcycled from two exquisite pieces.
Artisanal Creation: Meticulously handcrafted in our studio in heart of Amsterdam.
Ethical Sourcing: Textiles are responsibly sourced* in EU (NL, FR, SP, IT, GR) and transformed within the Netherlands. (* Most of them is handpicked by the owner)
Versatile Sizing: One size, it accommodates XS to M/L (small Large) sizes, depending on your preferred fit. (See measurements details below)
Elegant Lining: No
Maintenance: Dry Cleaning or Machine program in a delicate program or Handwashing max 40° C, iron with protection (low temperature)
Time-Intensive Process: This skirt takes over 8 hours to make, including mending, deconstruction, pleating, sewing, new buttonhole and hand-stitched trims. Including the design process, each skirt takes around 12+ hours to complete, reflecting our commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Modeled Style: Worn by a model in size Small (170 cm).
Please refer to the measurements listed below:
All measurements are taken flat (side to side) in cm:
32 cm waist (XS) side to side min and max 46 cm (small Large) (with elastic usage) / 85cm Hip (side to side) / 80 cm length) /
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