My DD’s are in need of summer sleep wear. I thought I would make them some cute breezy nightgowns. I had seen pillowcase dresses on line and thought they would make simple easy nightgowns. After some searching this is my interpretation of the pillow case dress/nightgown.
Traditionally you are suppose to use a standard size pillow case but I didn’t want to buy a pack of them I got fabric from Wal mart for $2 a yard. For each nightgown I got 3/4 of a yard of 45′ wide fabric. I have 2 girls so I got 1 1/2 yards of fabric and cut it in 1/2. It worked out to $1.50 per nightgown. I already had the ribbon on hand. So that is not factored into the price. I know I would pay $20+ for these in a boutique.
3/4 yard of fabric.
I flipped it right sides together and sewed up the raw edges at 1/4″. You now have your Pillow case.
If you bought a pillow case START HERE.
Cut open the crease/bottom of the pillow case.
Cut arm holes using a “J” cut. I cut this one 4″ down and 3″ across.
Fold over the raw edge 1/4″ at the top raw edge and stitch.
Fold over the raw edge around the arm holes 1/4″ and then again 1/4″ and stitch
Fold the top edge over approximately 1″. This is a 5/8″ piece of ribbon to show you the fold over. This will accommodate your ribbon. Stitch 1/4″ from the top. (decorative. not necessary) Stitch 1/4″ from the bottom of the fold over.
Hem the bottom edge. (This is the selvedge edge if you used fabric) I hemmed it 1/4″. If you used a pillow case it is already hemmed!!
This is 1 1/2″ satin ribbon. The neck of this nightgown was 20″. I used 40″ of ribbon PER side. If you would like our bows or ties to be smaller… use less!!
This is my 4 1/2 year old. She did NOT want me to take her picture. Can you tell? She is wearing the same size as the 2 year old. I can lengthen it by tying the ribbons longer.
The 2 year old. She wanted to have her picture taken.
If I have inspired you to make something like this let me know!! I love to see what you so with your pennies.
2 Responses to “Pillow Case Night Gowns”
April 29th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Nice job on the dresses ! I thought I would try the bandana dresses this year. As a dress for the 2 year old and a shirt for the 5 year old.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Hi first time visiting your blog but just had to comment on how adorable your DDs are in their lovely nighties…sooooo cute