I wanted Ben to have a boyish pillowcase, so last night I dug out some $2 fabric from a yard sale. It was cut into two pieces, one of which was about perfect for a pillowcase. So I just compared it to an existing case and sewed it up (with a 3" hem around the opening). Piece of cake. It took about 30 minutes, and I'm not even good at sewing.
When that was done, I thought it'd be a shame not to have a matching sheet, so I measured the other piece of fabric with my fingers crossed, and... well, apparently I had had this idea before. It was already cut to 45" x 70" so I was ready to sew! I followed this tutorial and soon had a darling little set. I'm happy to report that I sewed with elastic all by myself (except while pinning it to the cloth - I borrowed two of Devin's fingers), which I had previously thought to be impossible.
By the way, do you have any ideas for that little dresser behind Ben? It was a $7 thrift find last year. I drilled holes and added knobs to the drawers, but it's always been strictly functional and I'd like to doll it up a bit. Paint, cuter knobs, alphabet letters, ??? I don't know. Anyone?
mmm. i just love painting furniture...and using mod podge and fabulous scrapbook paper...your possibilities are endless! and cute knobs are super cheap at anthropologie.
ReplyDeleteagreed! i love how paint revives things. mod podge is something i want to get into but have never really done...
ReplyDeletethat is seriously impressive. I am totally daunted at the idea of making a sheet due to the elastic needs. really, I'm impressed.
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