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Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial

It’s 113 degrees today. But it’s a DRY heat. Yeah, so much so that my skin could be mistaken for a lizard’s. In the summer I live in sundresses. It’s always the same formula. My uniform consists of a cotton dress, cute sandals and fun baubles varied only by color.

I am old school. I like coverage. If my summer dresses are sleeveless they always have wide straps so that my dedicates don’t show. Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial.

I also like to wear a slip underneath my dresses and skirts. Many of the cotton fabrics I adore are sheer and I don’t want to recreate a Lady Diana photo op.

Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial

Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial

But the thought of pulling on a heat-trapping nylon slip left me in a pool of sweat. Trust me when I say that I have looked high and low for a nice cotton slip. They are available as vintage lovelies on Ebay but I grew tired of the bidding wars. They could also be found in special lingerie shops but I didn’t want to pay $40 for a slip.
A slip had given me the slip! What’s a girl to do? Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial

Then one day I was opening a package from my Grandma Jingles. Inside the box was an antique doll wrapped in bubble wrap and covered with a lovely vintage cream colored cotton pillowcase. Given that all of my beds have 2 pillows each I wondered how I could use this lovely bit of bliss. Then it hit me like a cotton concussion. I was going to make a slip. So I grabbed the scissors and snipped off the closed end.

Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
Next, the edge was folded down 2″ and given a nice crease with a hot iron.
Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
The fabric edge was then turned under 1″ and again given a good pressing.
Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
Using a basic straight stitch, the folded edge was sewn closed.
Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
I did not sew the edge completely closed. An opening was left that a safety pin, attached to a strip of elastic that fit my waist, would fit through. Then once again it was time to pull and gather.
Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
Once the elastic was completely through, I sewed both ends together very well. Then I finished sewing the seam closed.
Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
My slip took me all of about 20 minutes to make. I have found a few more single pillowcases in my stash and plan to sew two pillowcases together for a shorter, fuller slip. Two pillowcases would also work well for a curvier gal who needs a bit more fabric to work with. This slip is so cool and pretty that I don’t even mind if it “Snows down south.”
Sundressed & Given The Slip Tutorial
Have a Happy 4th of July.
Laura
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  1. Mary Grace McNamara says

    LOVE your 'new' slip! What a brilliant and easy way to be comfortable and properly dressed at the same time!

    A pretty slip just makes you feel good!

    MGM

  2. Julie Tucker-Wolek says

    Wowwwwwwwww! What a great idea!! LOVE IT! :):):):):):):) Happy 4th! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

  3. fairfieldhousenj.com says

    Laura,

    You are very clever! The slip you created is très féminin.

    Have a wonderful 4th!

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

  5. Jenn Seratt says

    What a great use of a pillowcase! I actually have a vintage cotton curtain panel with a lovely lace appilque at the bottom. This might just be the project for that. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for stopping by my blog.

  7. Jo - To a Pretty Life says

    Lately I have refused to buy skirts that are unlined, because I hate wearing slips. I can't stand that silky heat-trapping fabric. But I would probably wear a cotton slip. I'll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

    I love the purple dress with white accessories you posted. So pretty.

  9. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says

    That's a great idea1 I don't like nylon slips either!

    Stopping over from weekend wrapup and following you!

    heather

  10. Mary Ellen says

    Very cute idea and I love using a pretty pillowcase so that you can see the gorgeous hand work. I have a few sundresses, that, as I am a little older now feeling they are a bit too short. This would be a great solution!!

  11. Stephanie says

    How clever are you??? I love this!! I am folowing you now so I don't miss any more genius ideas! 🙂

  12. Everyday Mom Ideas says

    Wat to be resourceful! I need a custom slip. Im very tall and can never find one just right. Too bad I haven't a clue how to sew.

  14. - Brittany says

    What a great idea! I have a few lace pillowcases that got stained. This would be a great way to repurpose them!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Brittany

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