That relies upon the condition and kind of texture. I would avoid textures with openings or un-removable stains. Pre wash as per the texture type. You should need to utilize fragile cleanser or even hand to wash your fabrics. It all relies upon the state of your vintage fabrics. After that, it’s essentially equivalent to any other (new) fabrics. - Pre press and iron with an iron material for protection (important!) - Draft an example or utilize a prior one. - You should need to give your example a shot a cheap (muslin) fabric, just to make certain it fits. - Cut out the pieces. - Sew with either hand or a sewing machine. - Wash once more