Completed Sorbetto No. 4

This is the 4th Sorbetto top that I have finished. It is made with a 'linen-look' poly/cotton blend pillowcase that is completely liquid resistant - I know this because I spilled iced tea on it and the moisture beaded on the surface of the fabric then fell off without so much as a damp spot left behind. Odd but nice under the circumstance.

Anyway, since this is a repurposed pillowcase I initially left the hem as added length but it was too tight in the hips and kept bunching in the back - which is NOT a flattering look at all! - so I turned up the premade hem and then hand hemmed it so that all raw the edges are encased. I love it.

I wore it to work today and people were amazed that I not only made it, but made it out of a pillow case. It was complimented without my initiation and things like 'How did you do that?' and 'That is gorgeous!!' were uttered by coworkers and strangers alike when I revealed that it was handmade and repurposed. Here are the pics ( check out that glamorous 1950's 'Truly Regal' handmade pearl collar available here at Couture Panache ) obviously it was kind of a long day..

Pillowcase Sorbetto 

Truly Regal Pearl Collar