I bought this vintage pillowcase for two dollars at the thrift store yesterday. First I tried making a camisole and attaching it to a camisole to make a dress...I didn't at all like the way it looked. So I ripped it apart and this morning before I took my eldest to school I made this!!
I will write a tutorial and take pics when I make another one. Here is a brief description of how I did it. I measured around her just under her arms. I added two and a half inches to that length. I cut a band about 6-8 inches wide from big sister's worn out jeans. Folded it in half and made a tube which I then reversed.
I made two straps and sewed them against the back on the middle front.
Then I cut the pillowcase off to shirt length. Yesterday when I took the dress apart I discovered that the fabric is a bit fragile, so I made a nice wide triple thick hem on the top. I cut a access slit in the back which I hemmed and then reinforced with some gross grain ribbon. Then I made a gather stitch and gathered it to fit the band. I made sure that the medallion center of the pillow trim lined up with front and center. I sewed the pillow case to the top edge of the band so that it hangs out from underneath the band (does that make sense?)
I've been finding lots of handmade pillow case lace lately which I can find in baggies for less than a dollar. I cut some, used a tight zigzag to stop the raveling and then sewed it to the top front of the band.
Then I added a button hole and button and tada!!
I am sharing this at:
My Backyard Eden: Make it Yours Day
Its So Very Cheri: Spotlight Yourself
Nicki's Nifty Knacks: Getting Crafty on Hump Day
House of Hepworths: Hookin' Up HOH
The Train to Crazy: Make it, Wear it!
Fireflies and Jellybeans: Show off Your Stuff
Somewhat Simple: Strut Your Stuff
The Shabby Chic Cottage: Transformation Thursdays
Life as Lori: Get Your Craft On Thursday
Beyond the Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party
Under the Table and Dreaming: Sunday Showcase Party
Craft Envy: Saturday Spotlight
Along for the Ride: Saturday is Crafty Day
Finding Fabulous: Frugalicious Friday
Debbiedoos: Garage Sale Partay
Lit and Laundry: Finished for Friday
A Vision to Remember: Check Me Out Saturday
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That top is so cute!! I might start making some of Lawson's old pillow case dresses into halter tops. I am over the pillowcase dresses...I think.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a super-duper cute top! Lovely vintage look to it!
ReplyDeleteI like it very much. I turned out really cute. Very elegant looking. Mom
ReplyDeleteHow very, very cute. xo Joan@anythinggoeshere
ReplyDeleteThis is so great
ReplyDeletei cant believe it that it started as pillow case.
Ur girl is adorable too
Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comment
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Shahana
Please, please, please make a couple for my daughter. so cute! love you sis!
ReplyDeleterebecca
Please post a tutorial - I have a girl who would love one of these.
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute! And I love your pics! I love the smell of those bearded iris!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, looking forward to the tutorial!
~Liz
awesome! your daughter is adorable! I'm visiting from f&j.
ReplyDeleteNow that is just too cute! Your daughter is darling too! : )
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME!!!! Thanks for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a fun little summer top! I stopped by from the Shabby Chic Cottage. =)
ReplyDeleteWell this is just adorable. That pillowcase is super cute and I love the top you made it into! Nice job. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the detail at the bottom!
ReplyDeleteOm goodness, I want a top like that...that is adorable!~ How creative to come up with something so cute and trendy. Your pictures are fabulous too...your daughter is adorable. Thanks for linking up to the party. I hope you have fun enjoying the others as well. Have a wonderful, safe holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable! And your cute little girl is the perfect model! I have a cute little niece who is 1 1/2, and this idea would be perfect for a sun dress for her! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow clever MoM and she is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a creative use for vintage linens. You are also such an inspiring photographer. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday.
ReplyDeleteOh how cute! The pictures are adorable in themselves. Great job!
ReplyDelete-heather
That is so cute! Maybe you can figure out how to make one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely clever and adorable. Visitingyou from Debbie's and I'm really glad I did!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is adorable!
That is so precious and sweet--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAS IF!!!! That is just about the awesomest!! I've done the whole pillow case dress thing....but this is so cute!!!! Way to go!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! So clever and creative. Great vinatge pillowcase - the details are fabulous. Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa! Just wanted to let you know I'll be featuring your halter top today! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like! Thanks again for linking to The Sunday Showcase Party! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteLove the Pillowcase Halter Top! What a Great Idea. I'll have to make one for myself!
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