EASIEST PILLOW CASE DRESS, sewing for beginners, flower girl dress, sundress, christening dress

[@Hectanooga1]

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[@deniseshallow7128]

Very nice

[@rebelbecky276]

Pressing creases. What a step saver! This is adorable.

[@tess2hearts124]

I like how I didn't have to worry about the arm hole, brilliant!

[@5eagans]

I love that you did straps instead of ties through the casing. I think there's a comfort in knowing the ties won't come undone and the dress is as easy as can be to pull over your head and put on. Love it! Thank you!

[@Didartie]

that dress is adorable

[@cynthiafarris8879]

This is crazy. She doesn't measure and rarely uses pins. This is a true artist and seamstress. God,I wish I had her talent and confidence

[@Hectanooga1]

Oh gosh.... I thought this was going to be a negative comment from the first sentence... my heart dropped to my feet! Thanks for the compliment... and I never use patterns either... I find them too limiting. I guess I learned to be fearless with fabric from watching my mother sew, she made all our clothing, and would not have known how to use a pattern! Thanks again, and have a geat day Cynthia! Kind regards, Emi

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[@paigenicolem4335]

ive been sewing 10 yrs and still cant figure out a pattern, ive bought numerous ones for 10c at thrift shops but even following patterns exact i still seem to make things to small or to big, its easier to eye ball my daughter size and go from there. i absolutely love your videos, it nice to see someone not sell me to go find some random pattern from somewhere lol

[@Famcke]

I agree. So cute!

[@trecec3541]

AWWWW.... that dress is sooo adorable!!! 🤗 But most of all, God Bless you for this video... it was very informative! And special thanks to you ma’am for your priceless wisdom and nuggets of treasure that cannot be found in stores because it comes straight from the heart with love!!! 🥰❤️ 💕

[@Fade1982Home]

A BEAUTIFUL dress and Instructions are easy to follow. Thank you!!!!

[@oneword381]

What a great way to recycle and give a new life to a pretty pillow case.

[@marypeavler4757]

Love this pattern that you shared...cutting & sewing on the pressed fold is simple, effective & turns out beautifully. Thank you for sharing. I have over 50 years sewing experience & have never seen this technique.

[@Hectanooga1]

Hi Mary, Thanks for commenting... glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing my technique... I am basically a person who looks for the easiest way to do things, so I have been using a folded crease as a sewing guide for many years.

[@MsMOLLYKINS]

So sweet . I love seeing little girls in pretty dresses

[@Hectanooga1]

I do too Molly!

[@susanjohnson3973]

I very recently found you and so appreciate this tutorial! After six grandsons welcomed into our family, low and behold a granddaughter joined our youngest generation!💖 Now two years old, she is hot this summer, so in need of some pillowcase dresses - counting myself blessed to have found you! I showed her the pics of your two dresses and she picked the one with the pink bow, because pink is always her favorite!!☺ I can hardly wait to make this, so off to the thrift store I'll go tomorrow! Many thanks for sharing your expertise with all of us, Emmy💖

[@joycebrazel3469]

I LOVE THESE. THEY ARE SO CUTE. I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU ARE GETTING SO MANY THUMBS DOWN! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEM FOR MY LITLE GIRL.

[@MirahCarter]

You are a blessing! I just found out - my granddaughter is having a baby girl in the spring. Your gift has inspired me to make the new precious one some dresses for the next spring. Thank you for sharing. God bless you in what you are doing.

[@Sue-vh5fc]

Absolutely gorgeous!! ❤❤❤ the best pillowcase dress I have seen so far! Thank you so much for this super easy, quick and informative video. Well done xxxx

[@MarlaPlainandSmall]

Thank you for sharing! Love this look so much better than a traditional pillow case dress.

[@pattsyd]

This is the cutest pillowcase dress I've seen. Thanks for sharing how to make them.

[@marthatrinidad148]

Absolutely devin and beautiful, I'm sure it'll make some little girl very happy,very very rewarding...

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks Martha!

[@lavenarussell6363]

Your instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I am a experienced seamstress but I still enjoyed watching another seamstress. Like the old addage

[@cat.r.s]

This is beautiful! I just love this style of dress on little girls..

[@sOnlight67]

Looking at her sew was sheer nostalgia! 😊💖 Brought back such warm memories of my mother and grandmother at the sewing machine. 😊💖💓

[@deniselong1458]

Best one I've seen. Much nicer than the ones with ribbon that baby granddaughter doesn't like. Thx for sharing.

[@zanderpus5601]

A thrifty way to make something charming and practical. Fantastic.Many thanks for the inspiration.

[@lynnbairefoot3907]

I absolutely love the vintage pillow case! What a great find.

[@vell2994]

This is amazing the outcome is so beautiful I'm making my self one even if I'm full grown-up xD

[@MarySmith-ob1vh]

What a wonderful person you are for sewing for children who really need some Tlc! Thank You

[@NancySmalls41]

This dress is so adorable. I have to make one

[@cherryblossom4299]

Wow! that's just awesome! I love your ironing hack, way easier than marking and pinning.💕

[@Hectanooga1]

Absolutely.... and it's easier to fold fabric straight, as it seems to just want to fold on the grain of the fabric naturally.

[@peaceandharvest2817]

Thank you for sharing this. You have made this look so easy to do. I LOVE how you show this. Compared to othet sites I UNDERSTAND what you are doing and mean. Thank you.

[@Hectanooga1]

Glad to hear you found the video helpful Melanie!

[@ssprout8209]

Very informative....thank you....

[@audratonne5066]

This is adorable! And I'm going to use the little flowers to make matching hair bows for my niece.

[@nonyadamnbiznis621]

oh my gosh. thus is so so super cute and thrifty! thank you for making this video.

[@aliciajoyce770]

The best pillow case dress tutorial I have seen..thank you for sharing..Going to make one for my grad daughter..thanks again..Made a few of you crochet dress when she was 1 year old she is 3 years old now..thank you again

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks for the compliment Alicia!

[@rozalee6703]

That dress is as cute as a button. Thanks for sharing. The thumbs down comes from humbugs who can't sew.

[@thomasmccarty09]

I came back to watch just because it's one of my favorite videos I like making these.

[@karengibson2012]

This ladies is called" old school". This is how my Grandma taught me.

[@Hectanooga1]

And my mother as well... she always made all our clothes, and never had a pattern in her life, and would not have known how to use one!

[@jennythomas3208]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing. Just what I needed for my grand daughters!❤

[@jennynichols4451]

Hi loved the pillow case dress just made it for my little princess she loves it thanks its a beautiful dress x

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks for sharing about your success Jenny!

[@Bevoe]

Omg, this is so cute and your instructions are very easy to follow. Thank you! 🥰

[@laurelharris9406]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you for sharing

[@melissakisses3197]

your voice is the best, reminds me of my great aunt Dolly!!! you also explain it so nicely, and the dress is gorgeous!!!!

[@jillrobbins7151]

This is adorable! Thank you for the excellent instruction! You are a gifted teacher, keep those tutorials coming!

[@chrissytutor]

Wow this is amazing. Best tutorial for these I've seen

[@Hectanooga1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shirleyurwiller2009]

Very beautiful,easy dress. I am going to try this!!

[@mariasancho8430]

I'm so impressed with your many talents! What a wonderful recycling idea for the young crafter. And a great way to give to others! Thanks 😊

[@dymondbutterfly4678]

you are incredibly talented and creative! I wish I knew you in real life! You ARE the woman I want to be when I grew up! You are ABSOLUTELY inspiring!

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks so much!

[@lorettayoung7220]

I love it, especially with the ruffle and I really like the way you did the straps! Simply lovely! Thank you!

[@tonismithsonian1216]

This is perfect!!! I love it.

[@primrosewilliamson7826]

Grand idea to stitch cute pillow case dresses. God bless you grab. I simply love them and will try for some very poor little girls here. once again, God bless you and keep us informed about your achievements. love you grandma.

[@JennieOlivero]

Amazing! Great job! You just remnded me of my grandmother making dresses. God bless you!

[@chelinfusco6403]

So adorable. It was like I watched myself sewing. I mean, every little trick you used I have used too. Loved the video and the cute little pillow dress. Thanks Emi.

[@Hectanooga1]

That does not surprise me Chelin... you seem to be very efficient! ( Under $1.00 to make the dress... incredible!)

[@anitatate9852]

I am a beginning seamstress! I would love to make two very sweet great nieces of mine one of these pillowcase dresses this Spring. Thank you so much for showing us how! You make it look easier than it probably is!!!

[@Hectanooga1]

No, really it is very easy. It was more time consuming to video tape the process than to actually do it.

[@1time4younme]

Just found this tutorial and I absolutely love it. Your skills are inspiring! I'm going to try to make one of these for my granddaughter. Just clicked on your channel and saw your different tutorials. Fixing to go watch some. Thanks, Janet.

[@karencruse6812]

I like your version of this style dress , it is more detailed and pretty☺

[@dianesullivan5024]

I AGREE, NATURAL TALENT !!! MAM U DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, ANY LITTLE GIRL WOULD BE SO HAPPY TO WEAR THAT BERY PRETTY VINTAGE DRESS...UR A BLESSING TO TEACH US HOW TO SEW THIS PILLOWCASE DRESS...THANK YOU & MY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU... :) Diane

[@carmenroupp653]

so cute you did a fab job on the dress

[@rhodahalcomb9606]

Beautiful thanks for sharing

[@gloriahollingsead7670]

I LOVE ❤️ this I don't have a little girl but I'm gonna make some !!

[@Hectanooga1]

Good for you Gloria!!

[@lindalarsen293]

adorable dress. Makes me wish I had a little great granddaughter.

[@bz3548]

This dress is adorable 🌷🌷

[@lisabalzrette1836]

I LOVE this idea! thank you, Emmy

[@eugeniagallardo7098]

Wonderful explanation!!! Beautiful result! Thank you

[@mcassidy2023]

Very nicely done 😍👍

[@jolyndaj]

Adorable !!!

[@marypeavler4757]

I have made several of these little dresses using your guideline/technique...they are precious. I went to the thrift store & loaded up on some older, vintage pillowcases. Each dress is unique because the colors & prints are all different. I am thinking about offering them for sale at an upscale boutique shop here in FL. My thoughts are that other grandmothers would like to have a little easy fitting, very durable & pretty little dress on hand for when the " grands" visit. Any thoughts on how to price the dresses?

[@Hectanooga1]

You can get some pretty good ideas on pricing here: www.etsy.com/search?q=pillow%20case%20dress

[@marypeavler4757]

Thanks for the suggestions...and again, thank you for sharing your talents. You are a very good teacher/instructor.

[@rfmonholland6577]

I want to make this to put in my Operation Christmas Shoeboxes to send through Franklin Graham ministry. Girls will love them. Thank you

[@marilynbonilla-torres8599]

Amazinly beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Nice dress on a tight budget. I will try this. God bless

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@pal98111]

A beautiful little dress!

[@Hectanooga1]

Thank you!

[@violet2048]

Very pretty and so simple. Than you.

[@Hectanooga1]

You're welcome!

[@mayberry8299]

Simply Beautiful!

[@debbienoreski6086]

I am just seeing your video. I love the simplicity. I don’t see how you made the re Ruffle at the bottom.. I will watch the video again. Love, love.

[@Hectanooga1]

It was a vintage pillow case from the thrift store, and it came with the ruffle.

[@debbienoreski6086]

Oh . I didn’t think of that. Can you tell I am new at this.. I love your video. I think I am going to try it tomorrow I am off from work.

[@susanjohnson3973]

Purchased with ruffle attached☺

[@dawnbritt870]

Love this video! Thank you so much for making it and your instructions are simple and easy to follow! Have a blessed day!

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks Dawn!

[@leereadman9940]

that is such a great idea. l'll have to hand sew but its a great idea using a pillow case tfs

[@Hectanooga1]

There is such minimal sewing, that it is very easy to sew by hand. Many years ago, I took on a challenge to hand sew an entire dress for myself. I had just left home, moved over 300 miles away, and was living in a boarding house... so no sewing machine! (That was 53 years ago.. wow...)

[@leereadman9940]

l was married 18 yrs ago (my 2nd marriage) l killed 7 sewing machines trying to make my wedding dress (my best friend velvet curtains) into a dress of Queen Victoria hoop and all it weighted a ton. For some reason (lm nuts) handmade my flowers and the 2 brides maids flowers as well. some how l managed it It was a wonderful day.

[@leereadman9940]

l love sewing but as lm now in my late 50's arthritis is taking its toll my hips are shot and so are my thumbs l love drawing and letter writing and sewing and crochet but its winter here in Australia and my joints are giving me hell. thanks for all the wonderful things you put on you tube

[@ednaoxendine4636]

Love it

[@donnataylor4021]

simply beautiful, thank you

[@shanthiebenezer203]

Very cute dress. I'm from India

[@natalialopes719]

Love that. Thannk you so much for sharing. I am going to make one too.

[@jetjax71]

how beautiful. I am so impressed with your talent! I'm going to give this a try....just to darling! I love how you should lie my grandmother. I feel like she is teaching me how to sew. she passed to heaven before I got the bug to sew. blessing. Would love to see more videos from you!

[@lisagonzales8853]

Beautiful!

[@Anchorandapron]

You made this insanely easy to follow!! Thank you! You are amazing

[@millievanilli4287]

That's very clear and clever.

[@droidroxmysox]

Such a beautiful dress I love it ❤

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks Larissa!

[@terilooney]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing your creativity....beautiful dress!

[@tafamada9942]

So clever and simple to make

[@snone2902]

Wow, just wow! You are amazing Emi!

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks S...I am into quick, simple, and easy! (When it comes to diy of course)

[@taylorjulietaylor]

You are truly amazing to share so much of what u do. I have been following you for years and I am always blessed by your patterns.

[@Hectanooga1]

Thank you for such a lovely message Julie! It has warmed my heart today!

[@jeangeorge3143]

Thank you for this video, precious

[@karenwelch6581]

Perfectly wonderful!! Love your technique . It makes these so much more simple to make. Thank you!

[@tova41951]

Very nice. I could see another smaller version for the little girl's doll. 💖

[@Sharonparsley]

I love this!

[@heidipucci9078]

This is beautiful and so cool!

[@mikeselness910]

Thank you for sharing all your awesome gifts with us it's such a blessing! Teresa in Mn

[@Hectanooga1]

Thanks Teresa!

[@avonnorma]

Thank you. That was easy. God bless.

[@irmagarcia4346]

wow beautiful end easy 😀😀 thanks, 😉😉

[@rendtheheavensallthetimele7474]

Such inspiration,thank you. God bless.,😊💜

[@lindadean6909]

Is absolutely beautiful

[@Hectanooga1]

Thank you!

[@marydurling5606]

Amazing it gorgeous thanks for your pattern

[@cherrimusic7128]

Beautiful!! yes the iron is much better! Im going to make one myself, thank you :-)

[@Hectanooga1]

Yay! Have fun sewing Cherri!

[@cherrimusic7128]

Thank you I will :-)

[@10gabyward]

Your are amazing................God Bless you always !!!!!

[@Promise.pestanas]

Hi! Nice to have found your channel. Question, If I may: If I would like to make and sell, what is the measurements for the elastics? Thank you.

[@Hectanooga1]

Approx. Chest measurements for elastic 6 MONTHS: 22 inch 1-2 YRS: 23 inch 2-3 YRS: 23.5 inch
 3-4 YRS: 24 inch 5-6 YRS: 25 inch