Started with the amazing fabric from this huge pillowcase printed in the Ivory Coast.
This just had to become clothing - it was way too good to sleep on!
This just had to become clothing - it was way too good to sleep on!
First, I turned it into a tunic by cutting a neck hole into the sealed end of the pillowcase, and putting in two holes in the sides for the sleeves.
Easy peasy! This colourful top looks great with a belt and leggings.
But I didn't want to stop there. I knew that this versatile piece could be worn in other ways.
I cut across the top of the piece so both end would be fully open. Then I flipped the piece upside down when I saw that the pillowcase bottom already had a string across the top.
It was the work of a moment to pull that out.
I could have stopped there, but the dress was a little shapeless, so...
It was the work of a moment to pull that out.
I could have stopped there, but the dress was a little shapeless, so...
I made a little hole lower in the chest area and pulled the string through. Then I pulled the string back up to the top and tied it.
This created some subtle ruching around the front area, that made the piece look more "dress" and less "pillowcase".
This created some subtle ruching around the front area, that made the piece look more "dress" and less "pillowcase".
For the number two look, here's the pillowcase as a strapless dress with or without a belt. I love it!
For the third look, the pillowcase can be worn as a maxi skirt.
Love this look too!
This simple, no-sew refashion works because the print on this skirt is so beautiful!
So don't forget, when thrifting, to look at the fabrics and bed sheets and pillowcases too. Because you might get lucky!
Love this look too!
This simple, no-sew refashion works because the print on this skirt is so beautiful!
So don't forget, when thrifting, to look at the fabrics and bed sheets and pillowcases too. Because you might get lucky!