Dragonfly pillowcase top

A few months back, I bought two pillowcases from an op shop for 50c each. I couldn't resist that irresistible dragonfly print.

Before

I used one of the pillowcases to make a reusable food wrap, and had one pillowcase left.

I have seen plenty of childrens pillowcase dresses, which are really pretty of course, but had another idea to make my remaining pillowcase into a summer top.

Working pillowcases into clothing is nothing new:

"When World War Two broke out in 1939 much of Britain's industry was given over to the war effort. Soldiers needed uniforms, causing a shortage of fabric for civillian clothes. Women turned men's old overcoats into tweed skirts and matching jackets, and pillowcases became blouses and baby clothes."
*Taken from BBC's Wartime Fabric Shortages and Dior's New Look

Reworking my pillowcase into a top was a fairly easy task, I cut two arm holes, and made the neck into a 'drawstring'. I purchased some vintage lace from my local op shop for 20c, and utilised the elastic and thread I purchased from Salvos in Mornington this week. I am thrilled that the top is made from entirely thrifted materials! It is also reversible; I could it wear grey as the front, or grey as the back.

During

After

Vintage shoes - Mornington Salvos
Barkins skirt - Mordialloc Salvos
Pillowcase top - local op shop with materials from Salvos
Refashioned hat - Carrum op shop with thrifted mens necktie
Vintage tea cup and saucer - Mornington Salvos