As I was cleaning up my photo files I found several little things I've made that I haven't shared yet. This one uses another little pillowcase. The embroidery with the sleeping kitten was just charming and I loved the little yellow butterfly, of course! The tatting on the bottom of this case was particularly beautiful. I remember when I found this one in an antique store I was with my dear Heart Sister Jana in Georgia. She always takes me to some antique shops when I visit each summer. I am looking forward to doing that again this year!
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I did this one quite differently from the pillowcase tunic I shared in my last post. I used a commercial pattern for a little backless top and trimmed it with two different kinds of ribbon trim and sweet flower buttons.
I used the part of the pillowcase that I cut off to make the bodice and the straps and sewed ribbon to those, too.
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I believe the shorts were made from the same pattern with plisse fabric purchased at Jo-Ann's.
I really liked this little outfit and I will have to make a similar one sometime for my 'grandmother's hope chest'. I took this one to show at school and it sold within minutes of being in the office. That made my day! One of the teachers purchased it for her granddaughter in New York.
I'd love to hear what you think about using vintage linens in your sewing/crafting. Are you making anything for Spring/Summer?
I think it's fantastic that you reuse vintage linens. Styles have changes and few people use vintage linens for their original purpose and it's wonderful to see something that has been lovingly embroidered transformed into something as adorable as that little dress so that it can be used and enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment! I really love being able to re-purpose the linens.
Deleteso cute. I love it. What pattern did you use for the top part?
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you! I used view C of Simplicity #4203.
Deletevisiting from sew many ways. Oh this is the first time I have actually seen someone use a pillowcase!!! So often the just use the shape that a pillowcase would be. I love love this. I am so please I clicked on your link
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving such a nice comment. I really love old linens and marvel at all the time it took to make such beautiful things by hand.
DeleteThis little set is so cute! I can see why it sold straight away.:). I love that you repurpose vintage linens. All that adorable handwork deserves to be shown and not stuck in a closet.:)
ReplyDeleteOnce we're back home, I plan to jump straight in to spring/summer sewing!
Thank you! I agree about not letting the linens languish in closets. It surprises me when I find absolutely perfect pieces and I know that they were never used and enjoyed. It makes me feel sad for the original needle artist. That is why I use the linens I have both in my home and in my sewing.
DeleteI am looking forward to seeing what you make for your spring/summer 'line'!
So cute! As a cat person, I appreciate the embroidered kitten! I really like the edging too.
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