{"id":61495,"date":"2022-02-06T09:08:12","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T14:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=61495"},"modified":"2022-02-06T09:08:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T14:08:16","slug":"pillowcase-party-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pillowcase-party-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"Pillowcase Party Dress &#8211; Projects For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61606 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pillowcase-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the pillowcase party dress, a perfect project for those learning how to sew, yet still elegant enough to show off your new skills in a very flattering way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other day I read a comment on the SSE chat group, I had asked what you'd all like to see more of on the site.&nbsp; Someone wrote back saying that, they would like to see more simple projects, not those that are just for showing <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/secretary-blouse-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">off sewing skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61609 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This got me thinking&#8230; have I lost touch with some of the readers?&nbsp; Am I sharing too many scary patterns with advanced sewing skills?&nbsp; Am I a show-off?&nbsp; If you knew me personally you would know that I am very humble when it comes to showing off (anything), in fact, there are but a handful of times when I take a picture of myself wearing the item I am sharing.&nbsp; I do hate having my picture taken and listening to my own voice on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ixdTAjl3Etg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a>.&nbsp; Don't take this as a sign that I have low self-esteem, not all.&nbsp; However, it is true the projects have not been so easy as of late, and the name of the blog is so-sew-easy after all.&nbsp; There are other issues about blogging that I will get on later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61608 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, I thought I'd challenge myself to share patterns that are easy to put together that make great outfits, where you end up having the attention in a group especially when you are asked &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/did-you-make-that\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">did you make that<\/a>&#8230;..(skirt, blouse, dress, pants, bag)?&#8221; and you very casually reply, &#8220;I made it&#8221;.&nbsp; Only to leave people green with envy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61612 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What do people sew when they don't know how to sew? I don't even know.&nbsp; I think perhaps I have forgotten what is like not knowing how to use a sewing machine or even how to cut fabric.&nbsp; So here I go trying to imagine how can I make a dress for a party with little effort.&nbsp; I know many new readers look for new, simple projects to work with, and this party dress is a great one to start on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61613 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically this pillowcase party dress should be made from a pillowcase,&nbsp; mind the redundancy here, but really what fun would that be? And are we 6 years old? no, so we need to spice up our dress in the following way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bow is a decorative detail that brings us back to the 70's decades, makes it in a contrasting color for added glamour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lined so it looks more elegant and expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above the knee, even short for some but if you wear it with high knee boots it will be the perfect sexy yet sophisticated outfit.&nbsp; You can always make it longer, but I would not wear it much lower than below the knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>satin back crepe, charmeuse, crepe, wool crepe, or any fluid fabric with good body.<\/li><li>thread to match<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>scissors<\/li><li>tape measure<\/li><li>sewing machine<\/li><li>overlocker<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/seam_ripper\" title=\"Amazon.com: seam ripper\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">seam ripper<\/a><\/li><li>sewing needle size 70 or 80<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Suggestions From Amazon.com<\/h2>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B016Z4EEMO\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"ae6716868ed325bc9fc4477d8029af85\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07D7YDBRS\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"5d230807452f532cf151b12985ca4d6c\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B079HGS76X\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"90a2b8938bf3e8682fa26df4c8bccf5f\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01N5YG99V\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"73a6c9f3d0d036ba8f45d42766f97e69\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The pictures below will take you my recommendations on this site, use them as a guide.&nbsp; Click the picture and read the descriptions of the fabric.&nbsp; This is the best way to learn what fabric to use depending on the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download Your Pillowcase Party Dress Pattern?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We're going to continue to use the new Payhip web store to distribute our patterns.&nbsp; As most readers know, Craftsy, now Bluprint, has changed a lot and they have stopped designers like us from publishing new patterns on their site, so we've had to move to another service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like my work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help is keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/pCMy' class='big-button bigteal' target=\"_blank\">Download Pattern HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61567 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-500x492.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" width=\"500\" height=\"492\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-500x492.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-1536x1511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-2048x2015.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-250x246.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/492;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61567 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-500x492.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" width=\"500\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-500x492.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-1536x1511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-2048x2015.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/A-LinePartyDresss-3-250x246.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Skill: Beginner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>MUST<\/strong> read the following article<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZYuBrF6V8g\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/\">Understitching a Facing, Neckline, or Lining<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Understitching a Facing, Neckline, or Lining&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/embed\/#?secret=ZYuBrF6V8g\" data-secret=\"ZYuBrF6V8g\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Please add the seam allowance to the pattern, I will be using a 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only other article you need to read before you start this project is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wPRCl5Tlaf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-cutting-fabric\/\">Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cutting Fabric<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cutting Fabric&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-cutting-fabric\/embed\/#?secret=wPRCl5Tlaf\" data-secret=\"wPRCl5Tlaf\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fitting Your Pillowcase Party Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the chest measurement, and allow at least 3&#8243; for ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size Chart And Finished Measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>S<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>M<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>L<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>XL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chest<\/strong><\/td><td>34&#8243;<\/td><td>38&#8243;<\/td><td>42&#8243;<\/td><td>44&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hips<\/strong><\/td><td>35&#8243;<\/td><td>40&#8243;<\/td><td>44&#8243;<\/td><td>48&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Your Pillowcase Party Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One:&nbsp; Making The Pleats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two pleats one in the front and one in the back.&nbsp; Follow the direction of the arrow marked in the pattern, which is towards the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61518 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-2048x1539.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/376;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-2048x1539.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-12-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another easy way to make a pleat is to pin the two notches together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61520 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0643.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Flatten the pleat with your finger distributing the fabric in equal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61521 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0644.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how the front looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61522 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0645.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the back view.&nbsp; This pleat is known as a box pleat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61523 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0646.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Baste to keep the shape.&nbsp; Basting is better than pinning when you are starting to sew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"509\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-500x509.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61524 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-500x509.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-768x782.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-1509x1536.jpg 1509w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-147x150.jpg 147w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2.jpg 1590w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/509;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-500x509.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-500x509.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-768x782.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-1509x1536.jpg 1509w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2-147x150.jpg 147w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-2.jpg 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two:&nbsp; Sewing The Outer Fabric<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides at 1\/2&#8243; or your chosen seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"648\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-500x648.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61519 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-500x648.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-1185x1536.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1.jpg 1248w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/648;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-500x648.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-500x648.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-1185x1536.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-11-1.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two:&nbsp; Sewing The Lining<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the pleats as you did before front and back and baste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides of the lining as you did on the outer layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overlock the seam allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overlock the hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three: Making The Loops And The Sash\/Bow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to make 14 loops, the fastest way to do it is to cut a strip of fabric 45&#8243; in length by 2&#8243; wide.&nbsp; Sew lengthwise at 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61527 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0700.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn using a loop turner or a safety pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"457\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-500x457.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61528 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-500x457.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-300x274.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-150x137.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/457;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-500x457.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-500x457.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-300x274.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702-150x137.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0702.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut into 3&#8243; strips fold them and pin evenly upside down around the back and front neckline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61529 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0709-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The loop that will serve as the shoulder strap needs to be pin at an angle see drawing below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-500x328.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61540 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5.jpg 686w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/328;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-500x328.jpg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-14-5.jpg 686w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the loop is not caught on the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showing below against the lining so it is not so distracting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61541 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2.jpeg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0718-2.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Baste the loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61530 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0714-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Four:&nbsp; Shaping Your Pillowcase Party Dress.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Print sides together.&nbsp; Be extra careful here, make sure you have the right side of the lining facing the loops with the right side of the print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by sewing the armhole, then progress to the shoulder carefully sew the loop at the point but make sure you do not catch the loop sides with the seam allowance.&nbsp; Continue sewing the front, the other armhole and the back ending where you began.&nbsp; Turn the lining inside the dress.&nbsp; Iron.&nbsp; Understitch the armholes then clip the seam allowance to 1\/4&#8242;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61542 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731.jpeg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0731.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Understitch the front and back of the dress catching the seam allowance and the lining together, this will allow the lining to hand inside the dress without showing.&nbsp; Reduce the seam allowance to 1\/4&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61543 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2.jpeg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0730-2.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Five:&nbsp; Making The Sash\/Strap\/Bow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a long strip of fabric 6&#8243; wide and at least 76&#8243; long.&nbsp; Mine is 76&#8243; but I think I could have the bow a bit longer.&nbsp; I would add and extra 6&#8243; if I could, but I have run out of fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loop the sash in the center loop at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61548 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0747.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then thread the sash to the right and the left until you reach the loop that will work as a strap and sew a couple of stitches to prevent the dress from bunching up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61549 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0749-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61550 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0751.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pass the sash to the front and either make another couple of stitches or a knot as I did to secure the shoulder strap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61551 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0753.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61552 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0754.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue threading the strip of fabric until you reach the center front loop and crisscross it to make a bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61553 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0759.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61554 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"pillowcase party dress\" class=\"wp-image-61554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_0760.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, all it is left is to turn the hem twice and stitch it.&nbsp; I forgot to add the 1&#8243; hem allowance, so my pillowcase party dress is short.&nbsp; Thankfully I am only 5'1&#8243; so it doesn't matter, but for you do not forget to add a one-inch hem and a 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you notice my loops with a red\/pinkish stain?&nbsp; I made a sash with the remains of next week's project.&nbsp; Unfortunately, I did not test the fabric before working on it and I am wondering how much the dress color will change after the first wash?&nbsp; This is a newbie mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think of this pillowcase party dress? Do you find it is a beginner's project?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So today I tried to show you how to end up with a dress that requires little effort to make.&nbsp; When I say little effort I don't mean DIY stuff such as &#8220;She made two stitches and came up with a wedding dress type clickbait video nonsense.&nbsp; I meant there is very little fitting to be done.&nbsp; Because in real professional sewing the fitting and the details are what show the level of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to think of myself as an advanced intermediate.&nbsp; This is because I know there is still so much I can learn from others and the expert level is something people say about you not a title you give yourself.&nbsp; The moment we become arrogant and think we know it all is the day we will begin to stop being curious, wondering and learning.&nbsp; I guess that is my definition of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another way to make this pillowcase party dress, how would you approach the shoulder straps? Leave me your thoughts and questions in the comments sections below.&nbsp; Always looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, Happy sewing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode374Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the pillowcase party dress, a perfect project for those learning how to sew, yet still elegant enough to show off your new skills in a very flattering way. 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