Photos > CraftsOctober 18, 2005

Uses for an Unneeded Bed Skirt

Ever buy a bed-in-a-bag and not need the skirt? Well, I came up with some perfect uses for it.

Items made from Bedskirt

Simple Valance topper

I took the skirt length wise and made a slip 1 1/4 inch to fit the rod. Check your rod for measurements. The hem is already done for you. Simple Valance topper.

Items made from Bedskirt

Outlet and Switch Covers

Items made from Bedskirt

Then I took the switch and five outlets and cut about an inch in material longer both length/width wise of each plate. I hot glued the material to the plate. What's nice about hot glue is it can be taken off quite easily for changing decor look. Take some small scissors to cut out material for switches and plug-ins. Hot glue or tape to the back side.

Items made from Bedskirt

Picture Frames or Small Pillows

You can also cover picture frames or make small pillows for the bed. Most Bed-in-bags come with shams. I still have a lot of extra material to do something else if I desire. A fun coordinating way to use the skirt.

By Jennifer CA

Feedback

Read feedback for this post below.

By Jennifer,CA (Guest Post) 10/20/2005

Laura,
Thanks for the remote idea! Maybe you can make one to show us how to go about it exactly? Were you thinking... hanging from between the mattresses? Great idea!
Jennifer CA

By
10/19/2005

Excellent idea!!! Maybe another use could be to make a remote holder that hangs by your bedside, and for those who like dresser scarves, I think they would also work for that as well.

Laura in NH

By Jennifer, CA (Guest Post) 10/19/2005

I just thought of something else...Cloth napkins.
Take a paper napkin or a cloth one you have in the closet as the pattern.
Thank you for your nice comments...
Maryanne, the Oracle and meoowmom.
Don't we just love ThriftyFun!
Jennifer CA

10/18/2005

Thank you for your brilliant ideas!

By
10/18/2005

Brava! Wonderful decorating.

By
10/18/2005

Cool what a great idea and thank you for sharing
your tips. I have a white ruffle that I nearly threw
away and now I will dig it out and use it.!

Related

Post Feedback

Your thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. Enter your feedback here!

Feedback:

Image Upload:

Add an image to your post! Click the "Browse" button above and select an image from your hard drive. Please only select gifs or jpegs. If you have any problems, please contact us.

  

facebook like arrowLike ThriftyFun on Facebook

Browse Topics

Over 80,000 tips, recipes, questions & crafts.

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.

Subscribe to ThriftyFun Newsletters!

Email: