Tablecloth Skirt

A few months ago, I got 2 tablecloths at a garage sale for $1 each. I got them specifically because I wanted the lace for some clothing projects. I didn't use curtains to make a fancy outfit, but go ahead, call me Scarlet O'Hara because so far I have used them in 4 different articles of clothing and I still have quite a bit left. This post will feature two more of the pieces I have made (see part 1 here).
Here is the tablecloth I used.

I used a seam ripper to remove the lace.

The inspiration for project #1:

The link on Pinterest says they came from here, but I can't find the original picture.

My version:

I was excited when I found these at a garage sale for $0.50. That is until I wore them for the first time and Michael told me they looked like old lady shorts... OK, he actually said they looked like something his mom would wear. So here are my updated "mother-in-law" shorts.

I cut off the hem (michael says they should be still be shorter). I read about distressing your jeans with sandpaper. I work in a sheet metal shop so I used a grinding wheel instead! It's hard to see that the edges are also frayed. You can see where I used white thread to attach my lace. I thought it added a little more character.
Inspiration for project #2:

I actually pinned several petticoat skirts, but this was my favorite. I also love Alisa Burke. I have already copied one of her ideas and have several more pinned on Pinterest! She covered an old skirt with muslin. 

My version: I didn't have an old skirt or muslin, but I did have a tablecloth and a t-shirt! 

  I cut the sleeves off the t-shirt and sewed the holes shut. It created a sort of A-line shape. I used FOE (fold over elastic) instead of a waistband.

I attached some of the lace to the bottom. I used a zig-zag stitch on the edge of the lace to keep it from fraying (I did the same on the jean shorts). I cut the rest of the tablecloth into strips. I used a straight stitch to attach my ruffles, though I probably should have used a zig-zag to give it a little more stretch since my base is knit. I wasn't precise about anything and I left the edges unfinished. Occasionally, I have to give the edges a trim, but I got the look I intended!

The total cost of these 2 pieces was $1.50! I used the entire tablecloth. The t-shirt was a hand-me-down from Michael's closet. Total cost of 4 projects made from the 2 tablecloths (so far): $2.50