Repurposed: Shower Curtain Skirt


Yes, it's true. This skirt was once a shower curtain. And I think whoever made the shower curtain, made it from a vintage sheet.

When I first found the shower curtain, I wasn't quite sure what it was I found. I thought it was a sheet. Then I saw weird hemmings and thought it was a curtain. And then I noticed all the buttonholes at the top. I didn't care what it was. I was in love with the shabby chic-ness of it and it was coming home with me. So this sheet has been repurposed twice now.

The skirt is another Simplicity 7229. So very simple. And my girl has requested a matching one "so we can be twins."

So, what's the count? I think it's three new skirts so far this spring.

Comments

Lisa @ Life with 4! said…
Very nice. That is really pretty fabric.
matching skirts will be cute!
10:03 AM EDT
Shannon said…
Adorable! I love the the soft pink. Very feminine. Repurposing is the best. Helps the environment and uses a little extra creativity. Great work!
10:43 AM EDT
misschris said…
Hey there, Fraulein Maria! Nice skirt. Shower Curtains, Bedskirts, Tablecloths... nothing is safe around you, is it? LOL Next up you will be dressing all the kids in your living room curtains!!!

I'm kidding, of course. I do the same thing. We've been watching the Sound of Music around here a lot and Jay always gives me The Eye and a chortle when it comes to that part of the movie....

Peas in pod, we are... or cut from the same cloth?? (only what kind would that be??? A pillowcase? A dust ruffle? A placemat? Too hard to tell!)

Also. How much tinier can you get?

Ok, now I'm done.
12:27 PM EDT
Karyn said…
Who cares what the count is??? Wow, that's a pretty skirt! And yes, I think that Spenser NEEDS a matching one. :)
2:19 PM EDT
FinnyKnits said…
Does that mean you can wear it in the rain?

Good job, doll. You're the ultimate repurposer.
4:49 PM EDT
willywagtail said…
After all material is material. I am taking part in an vintage sheet swap with chalet girl. I have seen some beautiful things made from thesae and lately also pillowslip dresses. Cherrie from Australia
8:15 PM EDT
Diane said…
It's so lovely! Would you consider adopting me so we could be triplets??
11:39 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
i LOVE IT!!! and how funny that it was a sheet turned shower curtain turned skirt. and how sweet that your girl wants to match you. (my momma's heart would have melted.)
9:10 PM EDT
Liz said…
I love it. Too bad my tummy won't look as spectacular in one I make as your tummy looks in yours!

I loved your napkins too. I love that rolled hem feature too.
9:32 PM EDT
Unknown said…
I happened upon your blog and Im following you now.. I love the skirt... what an amazing idea and its adorable!! I wish i could do this! its fab
tracy
12:27 PM EDT
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