This poor chenille coverlet has been wasting away on the bottom shelf of a cupboard for months now. A few days ago, I came up with the marvelous (to me) idea of turning it into pillowcases. I did not get a finished shot of the pillowcases, but I am very pleased with them. After looking at the amount of material left over after making two pillowcases, I was determined I would have a dress from some of the remaining yardage. Not only was I able to make a dress, but I have plenty of fabric left over for more projects. Anybody have any ideas?
Note: This coverlet has multiple tears, so I am not guilty of just randomly cutting into a vintage bed spread. It has a wonderful second life that will make me very happy!
10 comments:
How amazingly imaginative! Your dress is just incredible. I especially love the fringe.
Good for you Becca!
Great idea! I am sooo impressed and inspired by your creativity! TOOO cute!
Such a great Idea- I have one that I just decided could not make it on my bed anymore....pillow cases...genius.
THe dress is adorable great idea!
Wow! Great re-use!
I've always been nervous of chenille fabric ever since the Dryer Incident of 2001. But that looks like sturdy cotton chenille, not the modern, wispy polyester stuff. Am I right?
absolute vintage cotton. It wouldn't be nearly as comfy if it was the polyester stuff!
Lovely dress. I love the fringe. You are so creative!
what a beautiful creation!! I love it!
I love your recon of the dress. Very cute. Wonderful job!
I made the dress like a pillowcase dress but glammed it up for a grown up person--me! The fringe is the hem of the bedspread.
That is wonderful. Way to go!
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