DIY: Front Panel Skirt Refashioned from Pillow Sham

I had this pillow sham in my “stash” for awhile now. I really loved the colors and patchwork details that went into it. It was torn down one of the seams so I added the black trim in the middle. I couldn’t really find a place for it in my home though. I also have a house of boys, and well, pretty pillows kind of get used as hand wipes and objects to be thrown rather than accents if you know what I mean. Initially I thought it would be a cute bag…which it totally would, but I have plenty of those. It had the perfect measurement for a mini skirt front but the back was separated in 2 parts to insert a pillow. It happened to be next to another garment that needed an update: a basic skirt. Don’t your textiles sometimes tell you what they should be? So I decided let’s start with this! Plus it’s another chance for me to test out Coats Eloflex Thread which I’ve really been loving lately. Eloflex is a stretchable thread that you use for both hems and seams. It won’t pop when stretched because it expands with the fabric. It’s great for elastic waistbands like this as well as knits, athleisure, swim suits, and more.

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