Sheer, gauzy curtains are perfect for transforming into floaty summer dresses. Case in point? I turned this thrifted white striped gauze curtain into a sheer shirtdress that can be used as a coverup at the beach or pool.

Learn to transform an old print curtain into a glamorous Vivienne Westwood-style corset dress. All you need is a lightweight curtain, Vogue 8385 and my free skirt pattern.

I made this sharply tailored jacket using an old thrifted curtain and Vogue 1751. You’ll be amazed how you can breathe new life into old worn fabrics, with just a little (ok, a lot) of handsewing and some couture sewing techniques!