Pillowcases + Shirring = Pretty Awesome Girls' Dresses

Last time I posted about thrifting (where I scored those awesome red flats), I was asked about thrifted fabrics. At the store I go to, people actually let go of some fabulous fabric. However, sometimes, I do have to get a little bit more creative when looking for fabric sources. The linen section is a great place to pick out bedsheets, curtain and pillowcases with fabulous prints.

I was cleaning out my sewing area, when I rediscovered two beautiful pillowcases that would make lovely and unusual sundresses.

I had done a linky post on shirring before, but Disney of ~Ruffles and Stuff~ just recently did a really good basic tutorial on shirring. It reminded me why I enjoy shirring.

So, instead of cutting up those pillowcases for other projects, I made them into some lovely girly-girl dresses.

edit: You know, I may have made this for the girls. However, the spaghetti straps are adjustable, and I think I can actually wear the dresses as tops. Should I? My poor daughters. I may have just stolen from their wardrobe. We'll "share", as long as there are no tomato sauce stains down the front.