I started out by saying I wonder if I could fit a pillow case if its made into a skirt. Thus the idea was born. Then I said why don't I take pictures and create a tutorial.
You will first need a pillow case ( I got a vintage pillow case from my stash.) and some scrap to use for embellishment. (My scrap is from a previous vintage pillow case project for my daughter) I cut my scrap into a four inch strip and I then cut two inches off the top of the pillow case. (the closed end)
Then I placed my four inch strip where I wanted it on the skirt then pinned ( I do not advocate sewing over your straight pins. Though it looks like I am about to I did not.) and took it to the sewing machine.(Forgot to mention I did fold over a half inch on each side of my four inch strip. This was to hide my raw edges. I did pin both sides of my strip so that it would stay in place as I sewed on it. Be careful though because the pins are sharp and can poke you while your sewing.
Ok, almost done. Then I created a pocket for my elastic. I used 3/4 inch elastic for the waist band. Because I had so much material to work with (i am short) as far as length. I first folded a half inch at the raw edge and then folded and ironed and inch to create my pocket. Ironing is key to keeping a uniform pocket for your elastic or what ever your working on. Don't forget to pin before you sew and leave about a 1 and 1/2 inch opening to insert elastic.
I inserted the elastic by using a safety pin. Attach the safety pin to one side of the elastic and feed it through. Once you have put the elastic in you can sew them together. I like sewing the ends on a scrap then trimming the excess scrap. I think it holds better then elastic on elastic.
You are ready to wear. I kinda like the way it turned out. Looks like something I saw in a year book from the 70's. I'll post a pic later of it me wearing it.
Let me know if you liked this tutorial. It is my very first one ever so please be kind. :)
You will first need a pillow case ( I got a vintage pillow case from my stash.) and some scrap to use for embellishment. (My scrap is from a previous vintage pillow case project for my daughter) I cut my scrap into a four inch strip and I then cut two inches off the top of the pillow case. (the closed end)
Then I placed my four inch strip where I wanted it on the skirt then pinned ( I do not advocate sewing over your straight pins. Though it looks like I am about to I did not.) and took it to the sewing machine.(Forgot to mention I did fold over a half inch on each side of my four inch strip. This was to hide my raw edges. I did pin both sides of my strip so that it would stay in place as I sewed on it. Be careful though because the pins are sharp and can poke you while your sewing.
Ok, almost done. Then I created a pocket for my elastic. I used 3/4 inch elastic for the waist band. Because I had so much material to work with (i am short) as far as length. I first folded a half inch at the raw edge and then folded and ironed and inch to create my pocket. Ironing is key to keeping a uniform pocket for your elastic or what ever your working on. Don't forget to pin before you sew and leave about a 1 and 1/2 inch opening to insert elastic.
I inserted the elastic by using a safety pin. Attach the safety pin to one side of the elastic and feed it through. Once you have put the elastic in you can sew them together. I like sewing the ends on a scrap then trimming the excess scrap. I think it holds better then elastic on elastic.
2 comments:
I love easy sew projects. It does look so cute and 70s. Thank you for sharing on the Vintage Sheet Blog Weekend Link Up Party.
Thanks for checking it out. I still wear it. I was happy to be able to share my projects on your blog. Its fun to do link parties.
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