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Gingercake from ginia18 shows how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of a vintage pillowcase. So pretty!! The downloadable pattern is for a size 4T, but you could adapt it for a larger or smaller girl if needed. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Gingercake]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
Thank you so much for this pattern! I just made 2 for my daughters and I can hardly wait until they wake up tomorrow morning to see their new nighties. I love the classic, girlish design. Many thanks and God bless!
I altered the pattern for some fleece fabric and it turned out beautifully! My printer wasn’t working, so I traced the pieces right off the computer screen. Instead of gathers, I put in some pleats at the front. Nice quick pattern, simple and effective. Thank you so much!
I need this pattern to add to the regular pillowcase dress to teach to our classes for our church. We make these little dresses for charity and the nighties would be fantastic.
Thank you so much for sharing.
I just finished this pattern and it turned out AMAZING! I am an absolute novice to sewing. I have hemmed a shirt and pants before, that’s about it. Very easy directions and pattern. Thank you so much! I will be making a ton of these for my little loves!!!!
Made my first nightie tonight for my granddaughter! I am so proud of myself. I hope to make another one for her sister tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this pattern.