40+ Pillowcase Dresses Free Patterns and Tutorials

pillowcase dressesSo what are pillowcase dresses anyway?

Pillowcase dresses are quite simply dresses made from the fabric found in a pillowcase (or two..).  Based on the designs and the free patterns below, a simple pillowcase and some trimmings can make you a fantastic little dress for your daughter or granddaughter.  We also have some wonderful options for women as well to make simple dresses and skirts.

Why do sewists like pillowcase dress patterns and projects?

I've really found pillowcase dresses to be a lot of fun and so simple (and inexpensive) to make.  Pillowcases are often such a good source of interesting and attractive fabrics.  If you find some nice designs on sale, you might even discover that the material is sometimes even cheaper than buying normal fabric.  This really makes for a quick, easy, and inexpensive sewing project for any sewist.

How to start?

Look through your closet to find one or more pillowcases.  You may also check your local stores for sales and garage sales or thrift stores for beautiful vintage designs.  Look for interesting colors, prints, and textures.  When you find something good, just choose a design below and get started.  Most of these projects are quick and easy so you'll be done in no time.

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Pillowcase Dresses Free Patterns Roundup

If you want to learn even more about pillows and pillowcases.  Here's a fun article we did about the history of the pillow.

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Debbie Welch
Debbie Welch

The like does not work.

Celeste
Celeste

The “sassy dress” immediately caught my eye. Unfortunately, the link does not work. I went a bit farther to look up the page of the dress and it seems to have been taken down as it can not be found. Bummer!

Debbie Woulfin
Debbie Woulfin

Do you know of a charity we can donate these dresses to?

Debra W Rieske
Debra W Rieske

I am a Family and Consumer Science teacher in Van Buren, AR. I love your site. I use it for ideas for lesson plans and basic sewing projects for my students. Thank you for your information and inspiration! DRieske

Sharon Tanton
Sharon Tanton
Reply to  So Sew Easy

I download your pillow dress pattern.

Mayra Cecilia
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Reply to  Sharon Tanton

Let me know how it turns out please.

JANET
JANET

I have two pretty pillowcases I would like to make a skirt with. They are outlined as in a panel around the floral. Would that panel make the skirt look dumb? LOL

Carole D.
Carole D.

If you are retired or have time on your hands, you can make these dresses for girls in Africa. Visit their website: http://www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/ and make girls happy and proud. Inexpensive to make using trift stores and dollar stores to gather fabrics and ribbons, and these dresses will go a long way into bringing happiness around the world.

Mila Kette
Mila Kette

How lovely! My hairdresser recently had a daughter and I was looking for something to make for her. A little dress like this will be perfect for when the baby is a little bigger. Thank you so much for sharing!

Susan McCarthy
Susan McCarthy

must try one for my granddaughter

Judy Lambert
Judy Lambert

Just what I was looking for. Thank you so much

Sandyerdos
Sandyerdos

Love it can I get back to this at another time in the free patterns area don’t have time now but would love to revisit it . Thanks for sharing

Alicia Williams

so many delightful creative cute dresses – thanks for your efforts and sharing 🙂

Mayra Cecilia
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You are welcome Alicia, hope you make a few for the summer.