Dads love handmade gifts. And dads love textiles just as much as anyone. So with about two weeks until Father’s Day there’s still time to order some unique vintage fabric, plan a simple project, and whip out something cool for dad as soon as the fabric comes.
Some great ideas for quick projects using vintage fabric for Father’s Day include:
- Make a lampshade for his man cave.
- Pillows for his favorite chair, hunting lodge, cabin, camp, or man cave.
- A lumbar car pillow for his aching driving back.
- A Christmas stocking personalized just for him.
- An apron or kitchen towels for the at-home chef.
- An accessories bag for hauling his hobby gear.
- Camp/summer shirt.
- Framed fabric art that speaks to a passion of his.
- and more…
What to Make for the Dad Who Has Everything
Nobody can be pigeonholed these days. Maybe your Pop loves florals, birds, or is a happy fancy dandy with a flair all his own. If so, be sure to check out our flowery fabrics, grandmillennial pieces, Chinoiseries, and any fabric that “put a bird on it.”
BUT…if your dad is more an Art of Manliness type then we’ve got plenty of vintage fabrics that speak to golf, hunting, fishing, the great outdoors, sports, history, the military, patriotism, sailing, animals, dragons, stripes, abstracts, checks, and more that dovetail perfectly with classic masculinity.
Vintage Fabric Makes Great Gifts for Timeless Dads
We’ve been specially listing dad-friendly fabrics at Lady Virginia Vintage Fabrics lately, with some truly unique pieces that would make one of kind made-with-love gifts for dear old dad.
We also have some killer Mid Century Modern pinch pleat curtains that would be awesome in his office or man cave, some kitschy 1970s sports curtains that would be so cool in a den, rec room, or camper van, and striking vintage Tiki fabrics for that tricked out in-home Tiki room.
Below is a slideshow of some of our curated finds. But don’t rely on just this gallery. Hop over to our Etsy Shop to source something for your Father’s Day project.
A Vintage Fabric Stash That’s Swoon-Worthy
FULL DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE SHOP: You’ve been warned — don’t be surprised if you find plenty more must-have fabrics for all your projects as you peruse the shop. I’d say “don’t blame me” if you find it irresistible but you actually do have to blame me — I’m the curator and am constantly — and proudly — on the hunt for the absolute best in vintage textiles: the widest range, and the most unique, fun, elegant, and special pieces. (In fact read this fun new story about my shop in Virginia magazine En Forme.)
Basically I LOVE what I do and I do it to bring the most off-the-charts vintage fabric finds to YOU!
And now for a gallery of some recent dad-forward additions to our Etsy shop as well as some of my favorites right now:
If you see a piece you love, snap it up before it’s gone. Most of our selection is always out of print, and over 95% of our finds are one-of-a-kind on the market right now. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
As a bonus, if you’ve read this far, we have all our dad-ish vintage fabrics available with a 30% off coupon through June. Follow this link to shop with the coupon (won’t work without clicking through). It’s a secret coupon just for my blog and mailing list. If you want in on my mailing list for future deals, sign up here.
Happy shopping and Happy Father’s Day — I hope your celebration is as unique as your dad and a blessing to your family!
— Lady Virginia (Lindsay Curren), Lady Virginia Vintage
