Craft Tips > Recycled CraftsApril 08, 2008

Reusing Bed Skirts

I have found a great bargain for all of us crafters! If any of you are thrift store addicts like me, you may have noticed that there are a LOT of bed skirts in the linen section of Goodwills, etc. Apparently not a lot of people use them, but they are a GREAT source of fabric. You can cut the ruffle apart from the center and you have yards of material to use to make a skirt for an ottoman or chair, valances, or even a border for a quilt or comforter or pillows. You can usually pick one up for a buck or 2! What a deal!

By Carol from Landisville, PA

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By Lisa (Guest Post) 04/14/2008

I bought a cute blue gingham bed skirt at Goodwill for $1 and used it as a tablecloth at a baby shower. I just put a plain blue tablecloth on top to cover the white part of the skirt. I got so many compliments on it. The skirt was the perfect size for the 6-foot tables at church.

By Carol (Guest Post) 04/10/2008

You can use the middle to stuff a pillow, just cut into strips. Or use it as a cheap disposable drop cloth. Or use it as a liner for sewing...hmmm.. I'm sure there's more, how about putting down when cutting someones hair! Ha! Ha! Us thrifty fanatics will think of anything!! Put it under your childs high chair to catch crumbs or when they are playing with play doh. Somebody stop me!! :)

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04/09/2008

Just saw one today! It was beige, and a medium quality, new, still in the package. The price was $1.00.

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04/09/2008

Why not use them to make fabric gift bags? They are easy to make and they are better for the environment then using paper wrapping paper.

Zig

By zgy (Guest Post) 04/08/2008

That is a great idea. Then maybe use the center part for filling on a small or thin quilt.
thank you

By
04/08/2008

I've just been wondering what i can use the middle part of the bedskirt for also? Any ideas? Sure would appreciate input on this one, seems like to much material to waste. Cindym56

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04/08/2008

I have also used similar pieces to make little curtains for our sailboat - they are just the right size, and nice and long...

By
04/08/2008

I also have bought one extra or used the one from a "bed in a bag" to make valances or toss pillows for the bedroom.

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