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A quick and easy way to turn a pillowcase into a skirt for a little girl

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  • How to recycle a pillowcase skirt. Vintage Pilowcase Skirt - Step 1
    Step 1

    Cut off the top of the pillowcase. You will now have a tube approximately twice the desired length of the skirt. Serge or zigzag the raw edge.

  • How to recycle a pillowcase skirt. Vintage Pilowcase Skirt - Step 2
    Step 2

    Now turn the edges inside. Keep turning until the top almost reaches the bottom hem. Your skirt will be double layered, since most pillowcases are slightly see through.

  • How to recycle a pillowcase skirt. Vintage Pilowcase Skirt - Step 3
    Step 3

    Measure approximately 2 inches (5cm) from the top and stitch leaving a small opening to insert elastic.

  • How to recycle a pillowcase skirt. Vintage Pilowcase Skirt - Step 4
    Step 4

    Reach between two layers and insert elastic through the opening you've left. Stitch the opening shut. You have a brand new skirt!

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