Friday, July 2, 2010

Things you can do with a sheet...

Well I have my internet back and, even though I started my second semester in college this week, I am enjoying my summer so much! Just not having to work makes all the difference in time I have to do other things. That may be the understatement of the year, not working gives you more time, go figure.
Anywho, I needed a new nightgown and I couldn't think of anything more comfy for the sweltery nights of summer than cotton sheeting.  So I took a little trip to Salvation army and found a beautiful old sheet for $6. It was all cotton and as luck would have it, it was trimmed along the top with beautiful crochet lace.  I decided I would use this edge as the bottom of the skirt.   I also had a vintage pillwcase trimmed in the most delicate white tatting, and it had begun to come off.
I removed it from the pillowcase the rest of the way and amazingly enough it was the exact size I needed to go around the neckline of my gown. I say amazing because I just willy nilly cut the neckline freehand with no thought of the trim. I love it when things work out like that!  So there you have it, a new nightgown from a $6 sheet.  Easy as could be, crisp, cool, and cheap! If you do this make sure you look for all cotton. I am not a poly lovin girl, I think it's hot and it pills and it doesn't get all crisp and filled with fresh air and sunshine on the line like cotton does. I'm going to be in the lookout for vintage sheets in soft pastel prints to make some more cute nighties.  It feels so good to be back at the sewing machine after so long away:>) 
What projects are you working on for the summer?
P.S. For those who wanted to see the whole nightgown, wow, it's really hard to get a picture of  an ankle length nightgown!  I ended us scrunching it up on the chair so all the lace showed. Not the greatest photo but I can tell you, it was so comfy last night!

35 comments:

  1. I love that! I just came from Salvation Army. I wish I could see your whole gown :)

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  2. You were truly blessed to have found that soft cotton sheets, sweetpea! I understand these things. ;-)
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  3. Kathy, that looks so cool and comfy! Show the whole gown please....would love to see it!

    I am not a sewer and am amazed at what you do!
    xo
    Penny

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  4. You clever girl...you got great vision! What a wonderful idea! Happy to hear you are back online and back sewing as well! Enjoy!!

    Looking forward to seeing more of your creations! Have a great 4th and a lovely weekend!

    Hugs & Blessings,
    Becky

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  5. Ok, full view tomorrow. I'm out of light for taking a photo at the moment:>)

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  6. What a wonderful idea!! I have several vintage cotton sheets and lots of pillowcase trim. And I totally agree: Cotton is the only thing to make bed clothes out of. But, what pattern did you use? I can't wait to see it!!
    Patricia :o)

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  7. the sad (or wonderful?) thing is, she probably didn't use a pattern. she probably just decided to be awesome and freestyle it. ugh. sometimes her talent makes me sick ;)

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  8. My you are clever! Glad your getting some time to sew and enjoy the summer!
    Hugs.
    Dawn

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  9. How smart that is, and what a pretty gown you've ended up with. laurie

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  10. Now that is a great idea. That little trim makes it so feminine. Mimi

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  11. That is so creative. I never would have thought of doing something like this!

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  12. What an excellent idea! Would love to see a picture of it full length, you don't have to model :)

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  13. What a neat idea, looks great, and probably feels great too. Good that you could think outside the box!!!!
    Antique Rose

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  14. now that looks refreshing and cool... very pretty too... have a great 4th! Mica/Te Child's Paper

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  15. I love it! it's just perfect. ::Jill

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  16. for 6 bucks, that is a great buy and very pretty gown! somemore with lace trimmings.. just sweet!..
    Happy 4th!
    xo
    fitty

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  17. WOW...that is lovely and such a great idea..however sewing is a challenge for me!
    LOVE your new kitchen color also!
    It's still cozyand cheery and love the touch of red.
    Warmly,
    Deb :)

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  18. I can tell that it's both comfortable and adorable!
    Brenda

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  19. Oh my gosh...you are too talented...How did you do that from a sheet. I've been sewing for over 40 years and the best I can do without a pattern is a shower curtain!!

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  20. What a great idea! Love how feminine it looks and I bet it is oh so comfy.

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  21. It's so pretty and feminine! Being able to sew is such a wonderful skill to have. It's just amazing to me that you didn't even use a pattern and I love that you went to the thriftstore for a sheet instead of the fabric store. You are so creative and talented!

    Manuela

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  22. Wow! You have such a talent. That looks so pretty and fresh and clean. Wonderful job. I can't wait to see what else you make.

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  23. I am so with you on the poly! What a great job you did! It is beautiful!

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  24. Oh my goodness Kathleen! I am so glad you stopped by my blog - so this morning I can come over to see this wonderful thing! I have some sheets - wish they had that amazing trim. It is absolutely gorgeous!
    My daughter has a long break for summer - then she's back to school too! Hope you do well, I sure look forward to seeing more of your creations!
    Kathy

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  25. Oh Kathy! It is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I had your sewing abilities. I have a beautiful white (all cotton) table cloth that would be perfect.
    Enjoy your sewing time. :o)
    Sincerely ~ Tricia

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  26. Kathy...that is just beautiful!

    annie

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  27. What a great idea Kathy. Your nightgown is lovely too. I was in a Vintage shop today and they had French sheets. I stood there and thought the possibilities are endless. If you sew that is.

    P.S. Those cupcakes for the 4th of July look delicious.
    Karen

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  28. Oh Kathy you are so talented.
    I love the night gown! I bet it feels wonderful against your skin.
    Such a great idea!

    Hugz, Dolly

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  29. Your gown turned out beautiful! Love the crochet and tatting. I am wanting to have our kitchen painted and changed from a dark burgandy to white. Yours looks wonderful. One of our friends says he will paint it when it gets cooler. After seeing yours, I can hardly wait.
    Love,
    Marie

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  30. I am positively smitten!!! If only I could sew! Truly - I love it. You're so talented!

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  31. Oh how I love this. I use soft sheets too. Your nightgown turned out so lovely. I really enjoyed my visit to your blog. Wishing you happiness and sweet dreams, Katherine

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  32. beautiful, kathy, beautiful!! what a wonderful idea to recycle an old sheet. i bet is is soooooooooo comfortable!

    xo
    becky

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  33. What a beautiful creation, Kathy! You are such a wonderful sewer.

    I tend to get in some much wanted reading time during the summer months. I did actually SEW something recently. I'll show it on my blog soon. Just can't look closely at the stitches. LOL I am very rusty.
    Hugs,
    Lallee

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  34. This looks comfy, cool, and basically BEAUTIFUL! I love it!

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