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Quick and Easy Pillowcase Nightgowns

April 19, 2016 by Hannah Stevenson 18 Comments

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Quick and Easy Pillowcase NightgownsSo easy and fast to make! Use vintage pillowcases to give them a charming, timeless look. Step by step tutorial on how to sew girls nightgowns from pillowcases. No pattern needed. Great beginner project for kids and adults alike! #sewingproject #sewingforbeginners #easysewingidea #sewingforkids #repurposing #sewingkidsclothes

Here at Lily and Thistle, we are all about creativity at home. This is such a great first time sewing project for kids and newbies alike. Sewing is such a great way to make art because it’s usable! 🙂 If you are looking for more ways to get art and creativity into your life, join our community below!

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From the Archives: April 2012

Here at Lily and Thistle, we are all about creative hacks that make life easier. These quick and easy pillowcase nightgowns are so great!  I am always looking for something I can whip out and feel good about.  It’s all about easy over here…when you are making three of anything, that’s just the way things roll.  These were crazy simple.  I found my inspiration from  Jen at iCandyhandmade.com.

I changed her pattern a bit, just added non-stretchy, really wide lace so they would have more coverage on top.  They love how they fit and I love that we are finally putting the vintage pillowcases I’ve been saving to use!

Quick and Easy Pillowcase NightgownsSo easy and fast to make! Use vintage pillowcases to give them a charming, timeless look. Step by step tutorial on how to sew girls nightgowns from pillowcases. No pattern needed. Great beginner project for kids and adults alike! #sewingproject #sewingforbeginners #easysewingidea #sewingforkids #repurposing #sewingkidsclothes
So, in a nutshell: You’ll just need pillowcases (I found mine at Goodwill and Deseret Industries), about a yard of wide lace and some thread. See Jen’s instructions for more details.
Quick and Easy Pillowcase NightgownsSo easy and fast to make! Use vintage pillowcases to give them a charming, timeless look. Step by step tutorial on how to sew girls nightgowns from pillowcases. No pattern needed. Great beginner project for kids and adults alike! #sewingproject #sewingforbeginners #easysewingidea #sewingforkids #repurposing #sewingkidsclothes
 They really do love them and so do I.  I love that they are classic and pretty and don’t have Dora the Explorer all over them.  Sorry, Dora.
Quick and Easy Pillowcase Nightgowns
Oh, these two!

 

Quick and Easy Pillowcase Nightgowns
Bedtime is pretty early at our house (between 7-7:30 p.m.) so it’s now light outside when they head to bed (it doesn’t get dark until almost 10 p.m. here!). I must say there is a lot more playing than sleeping going on these days.  As long as it’s contained, I don’t mind it.  I think some of the best bonding happens when you think you’re “pulling one over” on mom and dad. 🙂
If you do this, I’d love to see your final product!

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  1. Shea

    April 19, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Love Love Love! I want to try!

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  2. chris

    April 19, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Darling little girls! I love the soft pillowcases you made for them. If you ever want to try a different (and modest) take on a pillowcase nightgown, I put together a tutorial for Sew Mama Sew last summer. 🙂

    Reply
  3. 100 Percent Cottam

    April 19, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    these are AMAZING! i might give it a shot!

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  4. Britta Singer

    April 19, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    What cute p.j.’s for adorable little girls. I can’t get over how tall they are…esp. Norah!
    Love the fabric and pattern….I might have to try it for my girls as well.

    Reply
  5. Unknown

    April 20, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    It’s hard not to love these girls.

    Reply
  6. thenestingspot

    April 22, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    These are gorgeous…and so are your girls! I’ll definitely have to give them a try sometime.

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  7. Alicia @ The Creative Vault

    April 24, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Adorable. Girls and gowns!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer

    May 3, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    So cute, Hannah. If you ever wanted to add in a 4th while you’re at it… Savannah is pretty close to the same size! 🙂 You’re so inspirational.

    Reply
  9. allformygirl

    May 16, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Awesome take on a simple idea! Love the eyelet fabric makes it so delicate and girly!

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  10. {jen} iCandyhandmade

    September 17, 2012 at 4:27 am

    These turned out beautiful! Gorgeous girls too…
    🙂

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  11. Kelly Lunceford

    March 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I used to sleep on that exact daisy pillowcase as a child! What memories! These are so adorable!!!!

    Reply
  12. Deana Wolfe

    April 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Can you please tell me if you stretch the elastic while sewing it on the bodice and if you are using non stretch lace do you put in a button closure in the back for easier slip on and off?
    Thanks so much!
    Deana

    Reply
  13. Abby

    May 6, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Love this!

    Reply
  14. Victorian Lady

    June 10, 2013 at 5:17 am

    These are so beautiful! I love the wider lace, but was wondering if it was harder for them to pull them over their sweet little heads? I also have a set of 3 girls. Thank you! 😀
    Mere

    Reply
  15. Hannah Stevenson

    June 10, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Good question. I actually made them a little loose and the fabric did give a bit. They were fine. Very comfortable for about a year of wear. They are a bit tight now but can still wear them.

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  16. Vicki K

    July 25, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Hi Hannah!
    These are absolutely adorable! Do you have directions somewhere? Obviously you take out the end seam. It looks as though there is some gathering going on. (I’m a beginner sewer) Do you pin first? Does it matter if you sew the pillow case to top or bottom of lace? Sorry so many questions…PLease keep sharing your ideas!
    Vicki

    Reply
  17. Michele Sibley

    March 10, 2018 at 10:04 am

    My granddaughter Ava Grace Sibley (3years old) wanted to come to your house and wear her nightgown and have a picture with your 3 girls. I know they are much older now. I told her that I would write you since you live so far away

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    • Hannah Stevenson

      March 12, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Oh, Michelle,
      Your comment made my day! Tell her she is welcome anytime. 😉

      Reply

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