29Jun | 2011
Upcycle: Pillowcase to top tutorial
Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Tutorials . Upcycle | 23 Comments
I teased some post a go asking what could I make with a pillowcase, ribbon and some lace? Here is the answer =] A pretty vintage top. I loved the flow this particular pillowcase had and since it was one of the last sets Ken had before we moved together, I didn’t think he’ll miss it hehe (it’s for a single bed and there is another one in case we need it) There are so many possibilities and well pillowcases are easy to find right?
I really liked the green and mixed it up with some vintage lace I had hanging around, I used ribbon for the straps and even tho there is a lof of pillowcase dresses and t-shirts out there, I wanted to show my version because I made it so to be very loose-fitting and comfy.
To make this top is super easy and you dont need a serger at all (even tho if you have an extra one you can always send it my way! lol) It took me about 30 minutes to cut and sew this top so it’s definitely something beginners could try, and here is a graphic tutorial for all of you, sometimes it’s easier for to me explain something with graphics than pictures =]
I kind of tried to show my favorite way to wear it, with a belt, but I could not find the one I wanted so I just used a piece of ribbon, even tho it does not look as good you get the idea =]
I hope you all enjoy and sew on!
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Joy Kelley is a Chilean Designer. Wife. Crafter. IMac dependent. Pattern lover. Color obsessed. The girl behind the HowJoyful Design Studio. Mrs Poodle at Weddingbee.
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I just love you! You’re so creative and inspiring! I will have to try this. I’m finishing up the Upcycle men’s shirt to summer dress I right now, and love it!
I would sew elastic band on the bottom, but as you did it also looks very good
Hello! It is very beautiful top. I would never thougt that is made from pillowcase.
Hy, I’ve been following you site since almost forever, I love it! It’s awsome. You inspired me so much times, thank you very much!
Aww Alice you totally made my day! and Thank you for following along =]
wow! te felicito!!! me encantaron tus how-to para upciclear ropa
yo tambien soy chilena y me meto mucho a diy blogs, ya que lo encuentro genial, yo tambien me trasladaré de pais dentro de poco, por amor jaja asi que creo entenderte mucho, y creo tambien que le daré una oportunidad a hacer esta polera! mucha buena fortuna para ti, tu familia y tu blog
Hola Barbara que genial que seas Chilena y me da mucho gusto que te guste mi projecto te mando muchos saludos y mucha suerte en tu futuro cambio de pais, yo se que no es fácil =] Besos!
This is great. I’ve been looking for ideas for easy summer projects for ME. Your version of a pillow case top is perfect! Thank you so very much.
You are welcome Carey! =]
SO cute! your projects are such an inspiration
I LOVE YOUR BLOG…
Thank you Vivian =]
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I just found your site the other day and I love it! I have plans to do many of your projects in the future. I just have one question about this top that I’m dying to make, what does the back of it look like? When it comes to the neckline is it the same as the front? Thanks!
Hi Alita, actually both sides look the same, the only difference is that I made a cut in the front, so I can pass the ribbon and tie it in the front instead of the side =] I hope that helps =]
Hi Joy, love your blog and ideas… keep rocking!
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Thank you so much Juliana =]
I love it!! I can’t wait to make a burnt orange one for tailgating :]
LOVE this idea!!! much better then the toga I made out of a pillowcase for a frat party haha! Check out my blog to see my DIY ideas..
Most recent one is a leather jacket with gold spiked shoulders !!
xx Jess James
you have a pretty cool blog Jess =]
This is great i will have to try it.
Hi! I LOVE this project and I plan on doing it soon, even if it is the middle of winter. I just have a quick question: Are there any specific measurements you used? Or how can I make you it will fit me?
Hi Lisa! I am so happy you want to try it! actually I didn’t use measurements I just did the cuts to the pillowcase and it fit me pretty loose. I know my pillow case was from a single size set of sheets. As long as the pillow fits bigger around you, it should be fine =] I hope that helps!
XO