What is a pillowcase dress?

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What is a Pillowcase Dress? Pillowcase dresses originally were dresses sewn from pillowcases (hence the name!). To make one, you would cut off the two top corners of the pillowcase, create a casing at the neckline for a ribbon, and that’s it—an easy summer dress.

How do you make a dress step by step?

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Sewing a Dress

Step 1: Select your pattern and fabric.
Step 2: Prepare your pattern.
Step 3: Prepare and cut out your fabric.
Step 4: Mark and sew darts.
Step 5: Sew the back zipper.
Step 6: Sew the shoulder seams.
Step 7: Prepare the neckline facing.
Step 8: Attach neck facings.

What is the first step in making pattern for pillowcase?

How to Make a Simple Pillow Case

Step 1: Make a “Pattern” Using a pillowcase you already have, measure the rectangle to find how big you need to make yours.
Step 2: Cut Fabric.
Step 3: Pin the Fabric.
Step 4: Sew.
Step 5: Make the Opening Hem.
Step 6: Pin the Panels Together.
Step 7: Sew Around the Panels.
Step 8: Done.

How do you make a pillowcase step by step?

How to Make a Pillowcase

Cutting your fabric. Start by cutting two identical size pieces of fabric, that are each 29.5 inches long and 21 inches wide.
Fold fabric, iron, pin, and sew.
Repeat step 2 with the second piece of fabric.
Pin the pieces together and sew.
Flip the pillowcase right side out and it’s ready to use.

How do you make a tunic out of a pillowcase?

How to Make a Medieval Tunic Costume From a Pillowcase

Choose a pillowcase for the tunic.
Create a sleeveless tunic, suitable for use as a costume with a shirt under it.
Cut armholes through both layers of the pillowcase, on the side opposite the fold, through the sewed together ends of the pillowcase.

How much ribbon is needed for a pillowcase dress?

Pillowcase dresses are so easy a beginner can make one. Buy one yard of 42″ – 45″ sturdy fabric, and 2.5 yards of 1″ wide grosgrain ribbon for each dress you plan to make.

How much fabric is needed for a standard pillowcase?

A finished standard pillowcase should measure about 22.5 inches by 31.5 inches, allowing for fill depth, seaming and an approximate 4-inch hem. One yard of 45-inch-wide fabric should be enough to make one standard case, if the material is preshrunk.

Can you use a pillowcase dress pattern?

If you do use a pillowcase, the instructions are basically the same except the sides and bottom hem are already done! (You would just use the included bodice pattern to cut the armholes.) The good news is, for this tutorial, I’ve included a printable pillowcase dress pattern that you can download and print.

Do pillowcase dresses grow with the girl?

The dress will “grow” with the girl, eventually becoming more of a top than a dress. This style of “dress” has actually been around for years and years. Pillowcase dresses are fast and simple to make and originally were a great way to recycle a set of pretty pillowcases when one of the sets was lost.

How do you draw out a dress pattern?

To draw out the dress pattern, place your measuring tape or ruler at the lower corner of the armhole and measure down to your measurement to the edge of the fabric. Use a fabric marker to mark along this line.

How do you sew a ruffle on a wedding dress?

Repeat every two inches or so. Using a 1/2″ seam ruffle strip to the bottom of the dress. Overcast or zig-zag stitch if preferred. Using single fold bias strip tape, pin, and sew the bias tape to the armhole with a 1/4″ inch seam allowance.