INSTRUCTIONS:
Pillowcase Dress
Cut the end seam off the pillowcase. This will
1.
be the top.
Note:
If the desired length of the dress is
shorter than the pillowcase, cut off excess from
the end seam side, not the finished pillowcase
hem before continuing on to the next step.
2. To form the armholes, measure down 4" to 5"
on each side and mark with chalk. Then
measure over 2 ¼" from the side and mark
with chalk.
3. Draw in a slight curve from
each of the marks.
4. Fold under the center section on the front
and back to form a casing.
5. Cut the elastic into two equal pieces. Thread one
piece of elastic through the front casing and
secure it at the ends with a few tack stitches.
6. Repeat this for the casing on the back.
7. Divide the bias tape from the package in half
equally and cut it into two pieces.
8. Fold each piece and mark the center with a pin.
9. Align the center of the bias tape with the lowest
part of each armhole, encasing the raw edge in
the folds of the bias tape. Pin in place.
10. Stitch along the armholes to secure the
bias tape over the fabric edge.
11. Continue stitching the remaining bias tape closed
to form the shoulder tie strings on the dress.
12. If the ties are too long trim as desired.
2 1/4”
4 to 5”
2 1/4”
4 to 5”
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