Just thought I'd share this with you!!!

[anahi]

Originally Posted by princess_stinkypants_mom

love 'em all! I found a tut (on my comp downstairs) where the top across the chest on the pillowcase dress is elastic and then the ribbon comes out through the sleeves rather than from around the neck. I've been meaning to try it for about 2 weeks now but haven't found the time. I just let my dd pick out some cheap fabric to try it with before I wasted any good fabric. I love the fabric in your 1st and 3rd posted ones! So cute!

Well once you make one, please post a photo of it... I would love to see it!

Thanks,

[anahi]

Originally Posted by wmfjones75

I love it! I have been looking for a simple pillowcase dress pattern. I'v seen a lot on line but need a reccomendation for a good one. Can you tell me where you bought your pattern? Thanks!

The pillowcase fabric I bought at Joann's, the other bright circles dress I bought at High Fashion Fabrics!

I've gone back to Joann's but I haven't seen it anymore. Try visiting your local Joann's, maybe you'll find it!

[wmfjones75]

Sorry - not the fabric. I just need the sewing pattern to make the dress and wonder where you got yours. Thanks!

[princess_stinkypants_mom]

Originally Posted by anahi

Well once you make one, please post a photo of it... I would love to see it!

Thanks,

Here's the tut...maybe mine will look somewhat similar to this-haha. It's just another variation of how the ribbon is around the neckline...or in the arm holes in this case.

Pillowcase Dress Instructions ? Red Instead BLOG

[tyeeshawebb]

Your little girl is beautiful! Probably the prettiest lil girl I have ever seen!! Just gorgous. I bet she steals hearts!!! You are very talented with those dresses!! Good luck with the pettiskirt!!

[Wendy523]

So cute! I've made fabric bows before, but not tried a boutique style (mostly because I didn't know how to make that kind of bow when I was sewing, but now that I know how I'll have to try it!)

Originally Posted by princess_stinkypants_mom

love 'em all! I found a tut (on my comp downstairs) where the top across the chest on the pillowcase dress is elastic and then the ribbon comes out through the sleeves rather than from around the neck. I've been meaning to try it for about 2 weeks now but haven't found the time. I just let my dd pick out some cheap fabric to try it with before I wasted any good fabric. I love the fabric in your 1st and 3rd posted ones! So cute!

That is how I used to make dd's pillowcase dresses. I never liked the idea of the drawstring effect around the neck, kwim?

[anahi]

Originally Posted by wmfjones75

Sorry - not the fabric. I just need the sewing pattern to make the dress and wonder where you got yours. Thanks!

Sorry I misunderstood! I found it online, just don't remember right now! I'll try to find it again and post it here!

[anahi]

Originally Posted by tyeeshawebb

Your little girl is beautiful! Probably the prettiest lil girl I have ever seen!! Just gorgous. I bet she steals hearts!!! You are very talented with those dresses!! Good luck with the pettiskirt!!

Steals Hearts, yes! Just can't tell Daddy! lol! Thank you so much for the compliments!

[anahi]

Originally Posted by princess_stinkypants_mom

Here's the tut...maybe mine will look somewhat similar to this-haha. It's just another variation of how the ribbon is around the neckline...or in the arm holes in this case.

Pillowcase Dress Instructions ? Red Instead BLOG

Oh wow! It does look very similar! I actually use the elastic all the way around the neckline and then add the ribbons/bows on the shoulder to cover up the elastic, but without threading through the casing. I made some for my nieces with just the ribbon through the casing, but the bows kept untying and their dresses kept falling.
My tip is to use elastic and cover/adorned with the ribbon! I think the elastic will give it a better crease too! But this is just me, maybe someone else may have a better tip!

[anahi]

Originally Posted by Wendy523

So cute! I've made fabric bows before, but not tried a boutique style (mostly because I didn't know how to make that kind of bow when I was sewing, but now that I know how I'll have to try it!)


That is how I used to make dd's pillowcase dresses. I never liked the idea of the drawstring effect around the neck, kwim?

You should try it! I think it's a good fabric bow style that will compliment any of your dresses!

That is how I used to make dd's pillowcase dresses. I never liked the idea of the drawstring effect around the neck, kwim?[/QUOTE]

You say maybe because of a choking hazard when pulling the strings? I thought about that and of the problem of it falling off when the Princess is playing around and the ribbons just get untied! That's why I'd rather use elastic long enough to be comfortable and just adorn it with the ribbons.