15 Minute Pillowcase Dress

So as we were strolling through Walmart and happened across some super cute standard pillowcases, and I thought for $3.50, I should definitely give turning a pillowcases into a dress a try! Let me tell you...so so easy!! That being said, I am gonna walk you through it, so the next time you see a super cute pillowcase, grab it! Make it a dress! Perfect for summer, cool and comfortable! :)

Supplies: 

1 standard pillowcase

1/4 inch elastic 

Coordinating double bias tape

And the usual matching thread and scissors ;)

Just a look at the cases I found, and already had the bias tape on hand. :)

To complete this dress you seriously make two cuts and sew two casings and bias tape on...that's it! 

To get started, cut off the top seam of the pillowcases and fold in half, mark 6 inches (this can be smaller for smaller girls!) from the top and 2 inches towards the middle. Cut a J shape using these marks, and these are your arm holes.  

Next, you will make your elastic casing on the front and back. That's just folding down half an inch and folding down another 3/4 inch. Then just simply stitch across the bottom of your fold to create the casing! 

Then, with a safety pin on the end of a 7 inch (once again, adjust this as needed for smaller girls) piece of 3/4 inch elastic, thread through your casing. I pin it in place on each end while I sew on the bias tape in the next step. 

Finish it off by sewing a 36 inch piece of bias tape around the arm holes and leave some on each side to tie! I typically find the center of the tape and then line it up with the center of the armpit and pin it so that I have even slack to tie with. :)

And here's a look at the cuteness! Ada was happy with them, as was I! Go get you some pillowcases! Can't beat a $5 dress! :)

Another option is to do a casing for ribbon after you do bias tape under the arms, that's the way I did the first one and that's also very cute! :)

Just for size reference, Ada is a size 4 and there's plenty of growing room in a standard pillowcase! And for the bigger girls it would be a great cool, comfy, cute top! :)

Hope this was helpful for any aspiring sewers wanting to try something new! I had a lot of fun and was so quick and easy, I will for sure have my eyes open for more super cute pillowcases!! :)