Hello Readers. It's going to sound weird but I turned an IKEA pillow cover into a skirt. The linen fabric was really nice and the color was so perfect for fall. I Wasn't sure if I could make it work but I really thought I could do it. And I thought it would go with this shirt so well.
Before and after.
It just seemed like the right size and shape for a straight simple skirt.
My daughter got this big square pillowcase/ pillow cover from IKEA a few years ago. She didn't want it anymore so it made it's way to my house.
The pillowcase/cover opened on one side with a zipper. I cut the edge with the zipper off, then I unpicked the 2 stitched top and bottom edges of the pillow.
I opened it up and I had a big rectangle.
I ironed the fabric to make it smooth and easier to sew.
I sewed the rectangle into a tube, then i hemmed the bottom by turning the edge under twice and stitching it down.
I made a casing for and elastic waistband. I also stitched along the top of the waistband to make it look like a paper bag waist.
I loved how it turned out. It is very simple so it would go with a bunch of different tops. I always forget to make solid color or neutral colored clothes. Sometimes you really need them to go with the patterned clothes.
The fit of the skirt turned out great and this outfit has a nice fall vibe. Thanks for reading along, now go make something fun for yourself.
***Year End Update- Pillowcase as a skirt? I am glad I made this. I love it.
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