How much ribbon is needed for a pillowcase dress?
Pillowcase dresses are so easy a beginner can make one. Buy one yard of 42″ – 45″ sturdy fabric, and 2.5 yards of 1″ wide grosgrain ribbon for each dress you plan to make. All dresses are made from the full width of the fabric. I used a full yard for the dresses I made.
What size is standard pillow case?
20 inches by 26 inches
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| Pillow Size | Measurements (Inches) | Measurements (CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20 inches by 26 inches | 51 CM by 56 CM |
| Queen | 20 inches by 30 inches | 51 CM by 76 CM |
| King | 20 inches by 36 inches | 51 CM by 92 CM |
| Body | 20 inches by 54 inches | 51 CM by 137 CM |
What is a pillow case dress?
What is a Pillowcase Dress? Pillowcase dresses were originally designed to be kind of a “one size fits all” type dress for little girls. The way the dresses are made (loose-fitting and gathered around the neckline). The dress will “grow” with the girl, eventually becoming more of a top than a dress.
How are pillow cases measured?
Pillow covers are measured from seam to seam for the most accurate measurement. To measure, remove the pillow cover from insert / filler, turn the cover inside out, lay the cover on a flat surface and measure from the inside seam to seam.
What is a standard size pillowcase measurements?
What size are standard pillow cases?
| Pillow Case Sizes Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pillow Case Size | King Pillow Case Size | |
| Size Range | Length: 20-21″ Width: 30-32″ | Length: 20-21″ Width: 36-41″ |
What size do pillowcase dresses fit?
Since Pillowcase dresses are designed to grow with the girl, the patterns tend to be “one-size-fits-all.” I wanted my pillowcase dress to fit a bit better, so I created three different pattern sizes: 2t to 5, 6 to 10 and 12 to 16. (See the version I just sewed for a 14 to 16 girl here and my adult version here .)
How do I know what size to make my dress?
If you’re not sure what size to make, measure your “model” and go by the length you want the dress to be. Most fabric is 44″ wide, that is why all of the pieces are 21″ wide, this will allow you to cut 2 pieces of fabric at the same time with minimal waste.
Is this the easiest way to make a pillowcase dress?
This truly is the easiest way to make a pillowcase dress EVER. Since originally posting this tutorial, I’ve come up with a cutting and sizing chart to make it easier to figure out fabric for different sizes. I get lots of questions about what the width of fabric means.
How much seam allowance do I need to make a dress?
All seam allowances are ½″ unless otherwise noted. Cut out your pieces using the size chart above. The length is the length of the dress from shoulder down plus the 2-3″ band at the bottom of the dress. If you’re not sure what size to make, measure your “model” and go by the length you want the dress to be.