Skulls and Stars Applique from Vintage Pillowcases

[modpodge]

I bought this tank for cheap from Target and spruced it up with some appliques made from cheap pillowcases I got from the thrift store (about 25 cents each). The stars and skull are stiffened with super strong interfacing, and they were a real pain to sew on to the wimpy and stretchy tank fabric. I'm happy with how they turned out though, it's a gift for my little sister who is turning 11.



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[MADness323]

Thats really cute

[SeeleVerloren]

I adore the pattern of the skull! It's so sweet

[ginger-tonic]

I think it looks great! I like the colors - punky but still childish enough for an eleven year old. The only suggestion I would make is to add some eyesockets- it was a little difficult to tell straight off that it's a skull. But other than that, it looks gorgeous, and I love the vintage fabric.

[TheThriftShopper.Com]

I grew up with a couch and love seat and chair cusions made from the green pattern you're using for the stars.
This was when I lived at home in 1981, brings back alot of memories.

[offnlalaland54]

that's very cute and creative...i might have to try it!

[devilgirl1977]

love it looks really proffesional, and yes stretch fabric is definitly a pain in the butt

[spookytonberry]

The patterns you've used are beautiful, especially the one for the skull.  They look so pretty against the black ^_^

[rebellemichelle]

I like it alot!

[ms.cate]

Very cool! I would've had to sew them by hand for sure! Did you use interfacing?

[estelle]

its perfect! can i be your... other...  sister?

[aziita]

aww it looks so pretty!
i would love my sister to do that for mE!!

[modpodge]

Thanks for all the compliments! I did have to use interfacing for these guys, or else it would have been totally impossible to keep them on the shirt while I was sewing. I was thinking if I make something like this again, maybe some colorful buttons would work well as eyesockets...

[Beelzebeth]

Thanks for your using those little bits of old/pretty prints in an inspirational way!

[cassiecate57]

so cute!