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"tried to make this but elastic would not gather. just sewed straight like regular thread. got any suggestions ?"
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Miriam Wiggins left a comment for coni mcneill"Yeah, none of my dresses are made from actual pillowcases either. I'd rather have pick of some cool pattern fabrics!"
coni mcneill left a comment for Miriam Wiggins"yes I kinda figured that out. It was a little small. I thought I did something wrong. LOL I am glad you told that. I am not good with perfect or exact things anyway so it kinda worked out that I can play with it and not mess it up. thank you so much…"
Miriam Wiggins left a comment for coni mcneill"No problem- another thing I forgot to mention is that you need to trace the pattern bigger than what the print out says! I made a 3T and had to had about 1-2 inches to make it more flowy. (the flower one)"
coni mcneill left a comment for Miriam Wiggins"Thanks your the bomb !!!!! I will keep you posted on how I do. I have to make them look cool not baby-ish. ha ha my girls are 7 and 8 but I think with the right fabric and embellishments it is possible. plus now that leggings are back in style would…"
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my daughter in front and her cousin. they say they are best friends and sisters. Sew as you can see I have to make two of everything !!!
Miriam Wiggins left a comment for coni mcneill"let me know how it works out for you. I folded the edges over twice and then sewed a straight line stitch."
Miriam Wiggins left a comment for coni mcneill"Hi Coni! I'm new to this site as well! I found the top of the pattern on google.com I can give you the link.
It only gives you the top half, so you just have to use your ruler and make a line downward from 17 1/2 in.-22in. depending on the…"
coni mcneill left a comment for Miriam Wiggins"Hi I just joined this website and I am not sure how it all works yet. I am looking for a pattern for pillowcase dresses or tops for kids and from i can already tell you are the girl to come to. Can you help me or point me in the right direction? I…"
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- I am a full time mom and just sew on weekends and when I find a fun easy pattern or fix ragged hems.
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- At 9:57am on September 30, 2009, Miriam Wiggins said…
- Yeah, none of my dresses are made from actual pillowcases either. I'd rather have pick of some cool pattern fabrics!
- At 9:39am on September 29, 2009, Miriam Wiggins said…
- No problem- another thing I forgot to mention is that you need to trace the pattern bigger than what the print out says! I made a 3T and had to had about 1-2 inches to make it more flowy. (the flower one)
- At 10:21pm on September 28, 2009, Miriam Wiggins said…
- let me know how it works out for you. I folded the edges over twice and then sewed a straight line stitch.
- At 10:20pm on September 28, 2009, Miriam Wiggins said…
- Hi Coni! I'm new to this site as well! I found the top of the pattern on google.com I can give you the link.
It only gives you the top half, so you just have to use your ruler and make a line downward from 17 1/2 in.-22in. depending on the size you want.
pillowcase_pattern.pdf
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