Repurposed Pillowcase & Duvet Cover ...More Photos Added - Page 2

Mandolin · **Posted: 11-05-2010 , 03:46 PM** #16

You have such a lovely knack with ribbons and bows - I can't believe it's your first garment with all the other lovely stuff you've made. Thanks for all the great ideas!

unapam · **Posted: 11-05-2010 , 05:37 PM** #17

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Originally Posted by Mandolin

You have such a lovely knack with ribbons and bows - I can't believe it's your first garment with all the other lovely stuff you've made. Thanks for all the great ideas!

Thanks so much for all the kind comments. I am just branching out to garments now. No harder than small items and I am awash with cushion covers!

Gormal · **Posted: 12-05-2010 , 02:20 PM** #18

Well I have to say I watched the YouTube vid and wasn't all that impressed, however unapam your creations were very inspiring and way nicer than the demo..... :O)

MisseM · **Posted: 12-05-2010 , 08:32 PM** #19

OMG, soo georgous. well done! i wish i could make one myself..

elbo · **Posted: 12-05-2010 , 08:49 PM** #20

Unapam, the dress is just gorgeous. You are so gifted.

unapam · **Posted: 16-05-2010 , 08:53 PM** #21

Thanks for the suggestion of using a duvet cover to make a long dress. It worked.

Gormal · **Posted: 16-05-2010 , 10:38 PM** #22

Great dress for the summer. Love the idea. Have a similar plan for a sheet and curtain fabric as a top or dress...

unapam · **Posted: 16-05-2010 , 11:11 PM** #23

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Originally Posted by Gormal

Great dress for the summer. Love the idea. Have a similar plan for a sheet and curtain fabric as a top or dress...

Sounds great. You will share the photos - right?

junkista · **Posted: 17-05-2010 , 08:27 AM** #24

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Originally Posted by unapam

Hi Junkista, I just cut a curve for one armhole and then used that as a template to cut the other one so they would be the same. I then cut along the top,closed end of pcase, made two tunnels for the ribbons to run through and then cut off the envelopse piece at end and hemmed it. Very simple.
There are lots of pillowcase patterns on the net and this little sundress can fit a range of ages as it is worn baggy and is so comfy and cool for summer.

Yeah, I was thinking of making the grown up version for myself using a duvet cover! But I think this would turn out as a mumu dress. Cheers..Pam

hi unapam,
the dress is really great and you made it from a duvet!!! its fantastic! far from a mumu!! well done.
junkista

unapam · **Posted: 17-05-2010 , 01:14 PM** #25

I just got this great book and it is choc full of ideas for repurposing (even I need inspiration) It has the pillowcase dress in it of course. I will be trying out some of the projects soon.

I got it at a much discounted price and free shipping from the book depository or you could request it at your local library. I read recently that sales of sewing machines have shot up since beginning of recession. They sure get snapped up quickly on here!

I am working on a piece of satin I salvaged from a presentation box I got a gift in at Christmas. I will be doing a B&A on it of course. Update: the photos have now been added at top of this thread.

Mandolin · **Posted: 17-05-2010 , 01:48 PM** #26

Great thread, loving all these brilliant ideas.
What about curtains for re-purposing? I used to have a jacket made from a gorgeous brocade curtain, (from Damascus in Temple Bar years ago, all their stuff was made from duvet covers, tablecloths and curtains). There you go Unapam, there'll be no stopping you now. I do think it's the clever little flourishes you do that really finish it off though. Lovely! M.

unapam · **Posted: 17-05-2010 , 07:20 PM** #27

I have added pics of the piece of satin lining now repurposed.

jessy8754 · **Posted: 18-05-2010 , 03:07 PM** #28

omg those dresses are just to die for... What a fantastic talent u have.. Well done... They put a smile on my face when I saw them... Keep up the great work.. I'd say there would be a business opportunity out there for you...I dont have a machine & can't sew a button but I'm def. going to give it a try... x

unapam · **Posted: 18-05-2010 , 03:55 PM** #29

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Originally Posted by jessy8754

omg those dresses are just to die for... What a fantastic talent u have.. Well done... They put a smile on my face when I saw them... Keep up the great work.. I'd say there would be a business opportunity out there for you...I dont have a machine & can't sew a button but I'm def. going to give it a try... x

Hi, thanks for your kind words. I think you could give it a try. You never know what you can do until you try - right?
I suggest you go for the pillowcase dress as it is the easiest thing EVER for a beginner sewer. Best wishes - unapam

darkell09 · **Posted: 11-06-2010 , 11:27 PM** #30

After seeing the beautiful dress that you made idecided to have a go too. The e d result wasn't too bad considering!
I'd like to find some prettier material to use as what I
used really did look like pillowcase material :0)
I got some blue gingham today in a charity shop so if it's ok il post the e d result here when it's done? Thanks for the inspiration!

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	Posted: 11-05-2010 , 03:46 PM #16
Mandolin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newcastle, Co.Wicklow Posts: 124	Lovely dresses You have such a lovely knack with ribbons and bows - I can't believe it's your first garment with all the other lovely stuff you've made. Thanks for all the great ideas!

	Posted: 12-05-2010 , 02:20 PM #18
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 686	Well I have to say I watched the YouTube vid and wasn't all that impressed, however unapam your creations were very inspiring and way nicer than the demo..... :O)

	Posted: 12-05-2010 , 08:32 PM #19
MisseM Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 215	dresses OMG, soo georgous. well done! i wish i could make one myself..

	Posted: 12-05-2010 , 08:49 PM #20
elbo Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dublin 9 Posts: 1,846	Unapam, the dress is just gorgeous. You are so gifted.

	Posted: 16-05-2010 , 08:53 PM #21
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Duvet Cover to Woman's Dress Photos Added Thanks for the suggestion of using a duvet cover to make a long dress. It worked.

	Posted: 16-05-2010 , 10:38 PM #22
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 686	Great dress for the summer. Love the idea. Have a similar plan for a sheet and curtain fabric as a top or dress...

	Posted: 17-05-2010 , 01:14 PM #25
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Sewing "Green" I just got this great book and it is choc full of ideas for repurposing (even I need inspiration) It has the pillowcase dress in it of course. I will be trying out some of the projects soon. I got it at a much discounted price and free shipping from the book depository or you could request it at your local library. I read recently that sales of sewing machines have shot up since beginning of recession. They sure get snapped up quickly on here! I am working on a piece of satin I salvaged from a presentation box I got a gift in at Christmas. I will be doing a B&A on it of course. Update: the photos have now been added at top of this thread. Attached Images

	Posted: 17-05-2010 , 01:48 PM #26
Mandolin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newcastle, Co.Wicklow Posts: 124	Duvet cover dress Great thread, loving all these brilliant ideas. What about curtains for re-purposing? I used to have a jacket made from a gorgeous brocade curtain, (from Damascus in Temple Bar years ago, all their stuff was made from duvet covers, tablecloths and curtains). There you go Unapam, there'll be no stopping you now. I do think it's the clever little flourishes you do that really finish it off though. Lovely! M.

	Posted: 17-05-2010 , 07:20 PM #27
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Photos updated I have added pics of the piece of satin lining now repurposed.

	Posted: 18-05-2010 , 03:07 PM #28
jessy8754 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlepollard co. westmeath Posts: 36	omg those dresses are just to die for... What a fantastic talent u have.. Well done... They put a smile on my face when I saw them... Keep up the great work.. I'd say there would be a business opportunity out there for you...I dont have a machine & can't sew a button but I'm def. going to give it a try... x

	Posted: 11-06-2010 , 11:27 PM #30
darkell09 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kildare Posts: 232	Dress After seeing the beautiful dress that you made idecided to have a go too. The e d result wasn't too bad considering! I'd like to find some prettier material to use as what I used really did look like pillowcase material :0) I got some blue gingham today in a charity shop so if it's ok il post the e d result here when it's done? Thanks for the inspiration!