Got any old pillow cases? How about making these beautiful diy pillowcase dresses for the little ones. Don’t worry about time, these don’t take up too much of it. Before we get into it, you may also want to try sewing this diy reusable microwave bags, this diy egg gathering apron and this diy fabric closet safe from previous posts.
As already mentioned above, this is one of the easier beginner sewing patterns. Anyone with a sewing machine should be able to easily stitch a dress together. If you’re wondering the origins of the name, well originally these dresses were made and can still be made from pillowcases. As you might imagine, the ole school method was way simpler, as there wasn’t much cutting and sewing required.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- fabric
- wide ribbon
- double-fold bias tape
- sewing machine
- basic sewing essentials
- rotary cutter
- cutting mat
- small sharp scissors
You’ll need to measure out your fabric and cut the required pieces using the pattern provided. Next, cut the arm holes and then begin sewing your pieces together. With most of the dress sewn together, you can start stitching the band into place.
Use the double fold bias tape to complete the arm holes. Finish off by making the casing at the top, feeding your ribbon through, trimming it and securing it in place with a stitch in the back.
You can get the full pattern & instructions on the Polkadot Chair blog here…
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