I’ve made pillowcases before, but this was the easiest set of all.
While I was sorting through a small room in the basement where a lot of extra stuff gets stored and often forgotten, I found a box of old sheets. They were for a twin-size bed which we do not have, and most of them went into the donation pile. I saved a couple because I liked the print on them and thought I could use them for something.
It turns out this size sheet is the perfect width across for 2 pillow cases. The top hem is already in place as part of it, so once the length is cut, the seams just need to be sewn up. You end up with a pair of cases with the top opening already neatly done for you. You don’t even need a pattern for this, just lay an existing pillowcase on top of the fabric to cut the correct length.
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That is a very nice print. Reminds me of spring flowers 🙂
The first flowers of spring always seem to be the yellow ones.
Great recycling project too! 🙂
It is. I’m always looking for ways to reuse or repurpose things.
I like the print a lot! What a great way to repurpose! Perfect idea! I may have to put my sewing machine to some good use! 🙂
This one is so simple to sew. It’s just a few straight seams.
What a wonderful find and a lovely repurposing project. The print looks like daffodils to me.
I’ve been seeing daffodils or crocus in it. Maybe both.
A perfect use for old sheets! I see lots of this kind of thing at garage sales–I’ll be on the lookout for patterns I like!
Sheets came in much better patterns in the past. An additional nice thing about it is that the sheets have been washed to that point of lovely softness.
Brilliant idea. You always see twin sheets at rummage sales too
It’s a way to give them some new life. Some of those sheets at rummage sales have great prints.