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I feel pretty darn cute in this dress.
I made it from two daffodil pillowcases I bought at Goodwill. The pillowcases were a matching pair except that the flowers on one were quite faded. I dyed the non-faded one a brighter yellow to make a two-tone dress. They were also very thin so I lined the dress with a third pillowcase and muslin.
This pattern is delightfully simple. It took me much longer than it should have because I had limited fabric (I was nervous about making a cutting error and not being able to finish) and because I lined it. I had never lined anything before and it took me longer to figure out than anticipated (as everything sewing-related does).
Again, I followed Grosgrain’s “A Frock by Friday” instructions.
Material Notes
3 thrifted poly-cotton blend pillowcases
muslin
Difficulty
Novice
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Apr 23, 2012, 09.28 AMby henniem
What a clever idea and excellent job! This dress is so pretty and i love the fabric :) Well done!
Feb 6, 2011, 09.37 AMby elisana
love it!!!! would never have thought you used pillowcases to make this dress, how creative!
Sep 22, 2010, 01.57 PMby redslippers
so very cool!! this is bloody brilliant use of pillowcases. it just works so well.
Aug 3, 2010, 10.36 AMby elthrudroad
Beautiful fabric!!
Aug 1, 2010, 08.05 AMby bahrainbabe
You are so creative and resourceful! The dress is flirty and summery and just plain cute.
Jul 31, 2010, 09.29 PMby thehouseofhearts
What a beautiful dress! I am all about the recycled fabric. Nicely done. I am flattered to see you love your necklace. I’ll be keeping an eye on your creations as I need a kick in the pants to sew this summer.
Jul 31, 2010, 06.22 PMby magdamagda
i love the big flowers print and the colour is just a delight, like everything else abt it actually!
Jul 31, 2010, 05.50 AMby fabricaddict
This dress is beautiful – can’t believe it was pillow cases! and well done with the dyeing – the whole process was well worth it, it’s so pretty!
Jul 31, 2010, 04.42 AMby mischi
Oh the yellow is so cheerful and lovely – your recycling is so resourceful – I never would have imagined that you could get enough fabric from a pillow case for a dress!