How Do You Sew A Pillowcase Dress?

Little girls love dresses, and one of the easiest summertime dresses to sew uses something that comes directly from your linen closet--a pillowcase. Even better, you can make this dress without the hassle of using a pattern. Read on to learn how to sew a pillowcase dress.

Step 1 Take a clean pillowcase and fold it in half lengthwise so the side seams meet. Press flat with a warm iron. Step 2 Measure your child from her shoulder to where you want the dress to fall.

Using those measurements, start at the closed end of the pillowcase and measure to the open end. Cut across the fabric in a straight line. Step 3 Open the pillowcase, and cut a hook-shaped armhole on each of the sides, starting at the top of the fabric.

The size of the armhole will vary depending on the size of your child, 1.5 inches to 2 inches measured in from each side, and 3 inches to 4 inches curved down. Step 4 Use store-bought bias tape to hem the armhole seams. Step 5 Sew a casing on the front and back of the top of ... more.

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