Pillowcase Dress Help Needed

[BusyBumbleBee]

I'm not a pro at sewing - at all. I have a customer who is very loyal and always comes to me before going somewhere else to order - even if it's not something offered on my website. She's requested 2 pillowcase dresses for her daughters for Easter (I know, last minute, right!?).

Anyway, I know I can handle the pillowcase dresses b/c they seem pretty simple. I do have the basic sewing skills to do it. So, does anyone know of any very simple directions or an easy to read tutorial on making these?

Any tips or tricks you'd like to share??

I did get some fabric today to try it before I actually make hers. Thanks for you help in advance!

[BusyBumbleBee]

Bump!

[hiltonclan4]

I found this. I hope it helps.
http://www.jenleheny.com/pillowcase-dress-instructions
If I find anything else, I'll post.

Kel

[BusyBumbleBee]

I found this. I hope it helps.
Pillowcase Dress Instructions › Jen Leheny @ Red Instead BLOG (http://www.jenleheny.com/pillowcase-dress-instructions)
If I find anything else, I'll post.

Kel

Thanks for the help!

I ended up making up my own thing after reading tutorial after tutorial. My first one needs work, but it is wearable! I need to make my next one much wider to start with, but I kind of like the slim line verson of it. Whatcha' think?

[hiltonclan4]

I like the slim line. Love the rickrack and the embroidery. Very nice job. Don't ya just love the neat fabrics and designs in the pillowcases now-a-days?

[chippychick]

I like the slim line. Love the rickrack and the embroidery. Very nice job. Don't ya just love the neat fabrics and designs in the pillowcases now-a-days?

I bought a pattern at Joanns. Even though I consider myself a pretty good seamstress, I like the paper patterns. It was .99 cents and had a range of sizes. I cant remember but I think it was butterick

[taylynn]

Thanks for the help!

I ended up making up my own thing after reading tutorial after tutorial. My first one needs work, but it is wearable! I need to make my next one much wider to start with, but I kind of like the slim line verson of it. Whatcha' think?

the dress turned out cute. Your little girl is adorable!

[kasey]

I like it this way. Very cute fabric too.