So, here is the list of things you can make:
1. Ever seen those pillows and cushions at Pier1 Imports and thought "I could so do that"? Well now is your chance to get cracking!!
2. Table runner and matching place-mats. It would be so cool to use the end part of the sari "pallu" as the runner since it is the most decorative part of the sari, and use the body of the sari to make co-ordinating place-mats.
3. Why stop at the dining table, let's use the rest of the sari to make pot holders and decorative aprons!!
4. Cut out a small square from a thin cotton sari, put potpourri in the center and tie up with a ribbon. Now you have classy looking air freshener. Use it in your bathrooms and closets too!
5. Use the same idea above to wrap gifts for special ones.
6. Imagine a beautiful gold, embellished sari border glued to the cover of a journal or cookbook. Great idea for a personalized gift!
7. Cute baby girl summer dresses, smocks and skirts made from your cotton sari
8. A little more ingenuity required, but how about a stuffed toy made from sari fabric. A whole bunch of little elephants, giraffes and tigers sitting on your window ledge in vibrant colors would look so cozy and fancy too!!
9. How about "India" themed Christmas decorations, that would be awesome.
9. Small silk purses, zip bags and messenger bags too!
10. My favorite idea, make some curtains and use a fabric liner if needed to block the sunlight out.
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11. How about making art out of your most precious and exquisite saris? Frame a part of the sari in a large wooden or vintage looking frame. You can take this further and make an entire accent wall by using a single or combination of sari material with an assortment of frame sizes.
12. Use the sari material as quilting squares.
13. Duvet and day bed covers.
14. I have seen this in India, where they make a thin mattresses out of saris and stuff it with cotton. Great to roll out when the guests arrive, throw in some matching lounge pillows and logs and it will be a sensation!
15. Stitch sari borders onto the ends of bath towels and hand towels to add a glamorous, personalized touch!
So there you have it, with a little investment, you can tap a huge resource just sitting in your closet...waiting for you....ok well let me know if you have done any sari makeovers in the past, or you can even comment about other ideas and thoughts!
