One weekend, our quilting group made over a hundred of them to send to Africa. We set up an "assembly line": some cutting, some assembling, some doing the bias tape on the armholes, etc. It was so much fun and for such a worthy cause!

Here's a link - pattern is a pdf file. Quite simple. http://www.fabshophop.com/downloads/...ress_chop1.pdf

I made this one out of seersucker for my best friends new baby last year. Super easy and there was tute on youtube I couldn't find it the other day but found a website...http://bumblebeelinens.com/pillowcaseDress.php

I made one for my granddaughter last summer when she was about six months old. I also made little matching bloomers to cover her diaper.

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What a great idea! I have some poly/cotton fabric that I could use up.

I make them. I have 5 granddaughters that I sew for and this is a favorite. I have also sold them. I have made my own pattern and bought patterns. I did one just the other day for my 2 1/2 yr. old granddaughter and did use bias on the arm holes. I think it made it a little nicer. I also have used grograin ribbon, made the tie from the dress fabric and have also put elastic in the front and back casing then attached the ribbon on the end of the elastic then stitched the elastic down. I have used two pieces of ribbon and tied it on the shoulders and also have used 1 piece of ribbion and just tied it on one side. Any question pm me.

This sounds like a wonderful idea. This is a precious style too. I guess one only needs time. I may make a few. I sew for Linus, the Veterans & other donations my guild might ask for. I love to do these sorts of things. Sometimes the day just isn't long enough. Rowena101

I have made several of the pillowcase dresses. I bought pillowcases at Goodwill for $1 or 2. I cut off the top seam and then cut 2 strips to use for the binding.

The girls sewing club made them in January. Gotta finish a couple and get them sent out. Sadly, my girls are too big for them or I would make a bunch for them, too. They are quick to make and so cute!

A friend and I made several for an orphanage. They are fun and fast. You can use a pillowcase or fabric. There are several patterns (free) on line and very easy to adjust to make different sizes. Have fun making them :)