(1 + 1 = 3) A Question About Vintage Baby Curtains

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I bought these handmade, vintage baby curtains at a thrift store before Squid was even created and kicking in my little womb. I loved the pattern and since I'm trying to get my baby registry in order, I took them back of the box of "stuff" they were living in to see what I could do with them. There are two curtains and two valances.

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They are too small to completely cover the huge window in the baby's room, but I was thinking that if I got a double rod, I could put a second pair of curtains behind them and make it work. I was also thinking that instead of curtains, I could cut them up and make either a baby quilt or some wall canvases for decoration?

My question for you is:

 

Thanks guys!  

p.s. ~ Anyone know how to get that Vintage stink (not mothballs, thank heaven!) out of these beauties?

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Comments

[Rach]

Wash them with a super stinky detergent a couple of times. Like tide. Use fabric softener too. I vote they be sub curtains. I am jelous.

[Julie Weaver]

I think if you use vinegar, or baking soda they will be refreshed.

[Olivia]

Febreze Sport works wonders on my Goodwill finds. Also I think there are several things you can do with the fabric. Lining for the back of a bookcase in his room, matting for a large picture frame, pillows, baby blanket, or you could use the piece's you have for curtains and add more fabric to block it and piece it together.

[anna marie]

no way! those are totally adorable for a lil' guy. i can picture vintage block sets and cuddly brown teddy bears going amazing with those curtains!

xo.anna marie

[emily]

soak them in vinegar for a while....then wash them and set them out in the sun to dry. super cute curtains, how fun!