Pillowcase Skirts

[eclectic-girl]

I've made a handful of pillowcase skirts from vintage pillowcases I've found at thriftstores.  Basically you cut the the "top" of the pillowcase off and create a drawstring waist there.  You can find instructions on the internet on making these if you need help (instructions vary some), but it's really easy.  I don't sew very much at all and I found it very easy.

I've kept a few and I've also sold a few on eBay quite some time back.

Here's an example of one of them I did.

[Good Buddy]

Wow! I've never seen anything like these. What an absolutly amazing idea!
Way to go Eclectic-Girl, you rock!

[Josie Rosy Posy]

I recently got some pillow cases to use for the fabric. thanks for the good idea!

[eclectic-girl]

Thanks.  The first ones I ever saw were in a boutique that sold second hand clothes and other things.  But they also these skirts made from pillowcases that a girl was selling there on consignment.  Her's were done mostly in pillowcases from the seventies that had large, bold prints on them.  And I liked the more feminine look personally, so when I stumbled across instructions online I made mine out of pillowcases with pretty roses on them.  The skirts are great 'cause they can fit so many different styles just based on the pillowcases used.  I saw a very cute Rainbow Brite one once that someone had made.

[moon1336]

This is a great idea and I'm sure that I will be making some of these shortly.  I love to sew and I've been meaning to make myself some more skirts!  Thanks for the idea!!

[Chester]

I have to start looking for some cool old pillow cases.

[tvgirl4fun]

Why just use pillowcases?  Find some neat material and buy enough for your wasit measurement.  A seam down the side, a hem at the bottom and a casing at the top for a drawstring or elastic!  

Jaie

(from CT)

Just found this site from another group I belong to.

[eclectic-girl]

Jaie, this is definately a good idea for those who want that pillowcase skirt look but maybe haven't found a pillowcase in the style they want.  It's also great for those who aren't as skinny as a pillowcase (lol) as most pillowcases are about the same size and run on a "small size."  It only takes a little bit more work because the side and hem aren't sewn already for you.  I've also thought of using the top or bottom of a vintage sheet and then the hem is sewn already for you, so all you need to do is sew up the side and the casing.

[tvgirl4fun]

That's really a pretty skirt.  For some reason when I first joined I couldn't see a picture.  I'll have to look a little more at the pillow cases next time.

I've thought about this but haven't tried it yet though.  If you want a mini skirt, why not use a valance from a curtain set?  Has a ready made casing for a drawstring or elastic.  And also lots of nice ruffles which I adore!

Jaie