Vintage Vanity Skirts?

18 years ago

I'm in the process of digging out all my "treasures" from my basement; My husband will refinish the furniture to use at our summer home.

Years ago I was on a vanity table buying spree; I couldn't resist buying them. Two of the vanities do not require skirts, however, two (possibly three) are in need of skirts. Two are the typical, kidney-shaped, glass top tables.

I am not a great sewer, but if I had a pattern, I think I could follow it--I couldn't locate a pattern anywhere even when contacting the pattern companies. I couldn't locate a company on line that would have a skirt I could purchase.

Has anyone either made a vanity skirt or do you have a pattern or a source where I could puchase either one that is already made or a pattern?

Thank you so much!

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les917
18 years ago
Here is a McCall's pattern for sale:

pattern

here is one for sale on ebay:

pattern

Horchow has one for sale for $656.00. I didn't bother to post that! LOL
syllabus
18 years ago
You don't really need a pattern! It's easiest if you like the top just painted w/ or w/out the glass. (Sooooo many things you can do to the top under the glass!)

If you can sew straight lines you are all set. Measure the height from the floor to the top. Add in the depth of the hem & turndown and do the same for the top edge. You can use stick on velcro on the table edge, but it's better to use the sew on for the fabric to make it easier to take off to wash. You can also use decorative tacks to attach the skirt

You can make it as ruffled or as tailored as you want depending on the length of fabric you buy. Tailored just takes pinning & folding in pleats where you want them. Full & flow-y just takes gathering along the top edge until you have the fullness you want.

Someone at the cutting table at the store you get your fabric at can help you determine exactly how many yards of fabric you need for the fullness you want. Just have all your table measurements written down when you go.

This is really a great simple sewing project! I hope others chime in w/ advice, too. Please post pics of the finished tables.
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dawnp
18 years ago
I love vintage vanities too!

I have made several skirts for them over the years. I just made one for my daughter's room. I'll post that photo a little later.

You definitely don't need a pattern. Syllabus gave you great information. They are really simple sewing. You just need exact measurements. I've done them gathered, pleated, and plain. I use velcro to attach them. If I can be of help, I'd be glad to walk you through how to do it once you decide what style you want to do.

I'll post those photos later.

DawnP
lindabarbara
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks to all for the information, suggestions and advice. This is a project I need to begin soon and it will help me clear out my basement; it's such a pleasure to be able to use furniture that has been stored for many years.

I might not know how to get some things done but I do know where to go for great advice. Thanks to all and I'll let you know the results.
bungalow_house
18 years ago
No advice on the skirt, I just wanted to say "Yea!" for bringing yours back to life. I love vanity tables. I don't know why more women don't use them these days. Much better than standing at the bathroom sink, if you ask me!
texanjana
18 years ago
I remember those! Can't wait to see your results.

Jana