Using Sheets To Make Loungewear

Sometimes you end up with something and you think “how can I use this?” Well, that’s what happened to me and it didn’t take long for me to decide what to do. I realize that using sheets to make loungewear is the perfect combination.

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Lots Of Fabric

With full, queen and king size sheets you get a lot of fabric. Purchasing a set of sheets on sale can save you significant money while giving you yards and yards of fabric. So with that in mind, I made myself a loungewear set and a robe.

Easy To Cut And Sew

I figured that since the sheets are soft, they would be perfect for this purpose. These sheets I’m showing here are about 40+ years old. My mother had purchased these Ralph Lauren 100% cotton sheets in the 80’s or 90’s. The one above is a butter yellow and white stripe (imagine a button down shirt).

There were some holes in the fabric from when it had been stored, but overall, it was in good condition. The holes in the sheets were marked with painters tape so I could cut around those areas. I used the flat sheet in particular for this set and I still have the fitted sheet leftover. Fraying or having loose threads when cutting out the pattern was not a problem.

Patterns Used

Butterick 6296 is used for the top and McCall’s 8221 are the shorts. I used the cuff of the flat sheet for the bottom of the shorts. Both patterns are available and easy enough for a beginner.

Back view of woman wearing yellow and white pj set

The pockets and piping were left off from the top. I didn’t have any piping available at home and really didn’t feel like trying to go out and get any. The pockets weren’t a necessity for me on the top.

The Robe

Most recently I made the robe from the same type of Ralph Lauren sheets, but these were in a lavendar and white stripe.

For the robe, I used a very old pattern, but it’s one of my favorites. McCall’s 4320 is available online from different sellers and it’s the pattern I used.

This is so comfortable and is warm enough without causing me to overheat. That’s very important. With using sheets to make loungewear, you get so much fabric that is generally going to be super soft.

woman wearing McCall's 4320 robe made from sheets back view

If you are looking to make something comfortable that can be wearable as the seasons change, I highly recommend using a sheet set for the job!

Here’s a link to my YouTube video on this project.

Here’s A Quick Easy Project

Here’s a quick, easy project that’s also fun and great for stash busting. I’ve wanted to make a hat for a couple of years now, but I never bothered to take the time to do it. Once I made the first one, I couldn’t wait to make another.

McCall’s 8212

When you see this pattern, you’ll notice that it’s a dress pattern. You may not realize that the hat the model is wearing on the pattern envelope is also included.

While I haven’t made any of the dresses, I did use this for the first hat. I refer to this one as my floppy hat because it has a very wide brim. There’s interfacing in the brim, but I don’t recall there being any particular type mentioned in the instructions. So, I used fusible, regular weight interfacing that I would use on a garment. That works fine, but if you want more structure, I would recommend using a heavier weight or craft interfacing.

My fabric choice was also part of the fun. I had bought this “Girl Power” fabric at JoAnn Fabrics a couple of years ago during Women’s History Month. It’s bright and colorful, so it’s right up my alley. Sewing a hat is a great way to use up some fabric that you may have leftover from a previous project.

The crown of the hat is lined, so for that I just used another leftover piece of broadcloth. There is supposed to be binding inside the crown (between the crown and brim). I believe the point of this is to prevent the crown from stretching. I used fold over elastic in mine, simply because I like the way it looks.

And the finished product…

Woman wearing wide brimmed, colorful hat

Simplicity 9368

The hat that I have wanted to make for a while now is the bucket hat. These are still very popular and can range in price from $50-$250.

I made View B which is shown on the envelope made in what looks like wool. There was another fun fabric I had for this one too.

This one is made with fabric I purchased for Black History Month. The great thing about this patten is that it is reversible. And, it was a bit of a surprise because the pattern doesn’t say that.

For the inside (or reverse side – lining) I used more of the “Girl Power” fabric from the previous hat. Each one of these projects came together in an afternoon. The bucket hat in particular was the fastest to make. There are fewer pieces. The only measurement needed for either is the head circumference.

Basically, that’s it! Two quick and easy projects that can help with your stash-busting too.

If you’d like to see the YouTube video I made about these projects, you can check that out here… And please consider subscribing to my channel!

Style Arc Olivia Dress

If you ever want a super simple, quick and easy summer dress pattern, the Style Arc Olivia dress may be the perfect one for you.

The Pattern

This is a pattern I actually got for free when I purchased other Style Arc patterns. If you aren’t familiar, Style Arc usually has a couple of choices for a specific free/bonus pattern of the month. You chose one when you’ve purchased a pattern (or patterns) from them.

As you can see from the picture above, the Olivia dress is rated Easy. Be sure to check their size chart at Style Arc if you are interested in purchasing their patterns. The sizing may be a bit different from what you are used to. Olivia is designed for woven fabrics and includes a belt pattern.

My Dress

For the dress I made, I used some fabric I purchased locally at G Street Fabrics. It’s part of the Robert Kaufman “Florence” collection and can be found here. This is basically a quilting cotton with a really pretty print. A print like this is the perfect thing to pair with a simply designed pattern. The “star” of the outfit becomes the print when there’s few details or design elements.

Back view of woman wearing Style Arc Olivia dress

This is a pattern that comes together quickly. The only change made to the pattern for this was to lengthen the bodice by about an inch. I find that often when I have dress patterns that include waistline elastic, it hits me in the rib cage which is uncomfortable for me. I might make one without this alteration just to see how it is.

One future change I will definitely make is to add pockets! Having a place to put your hands (or keys, or a tissue) is just really convenient. They are always missed when they aren’t there-I don’t know what to do with my hands.

The Style Arc Olivia dress features a scoop neck without any buttons or zippers. That’s another thing that makes this so quick and easy to make. You can just pull it over your head and that’s it!

If you’d like to see another easy spring/summer dress pattern, you can take a look at this post . This is a perfect time to start planning your wardrobe for the upcoming season. For me (and those of us in this hemisphere) that means summer.

If you’d like to check out the video review I did, here it is…