Great Pattern. Easy Instructions. I think people are over thinking the instructions. If you take it one step at a time and look at the pictures it is very easy to follow. If you need to you can enlarge the pictures on your computer to see it better.

NOT VERY GOOD INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS BAG. NEED MORE PICTURES AND POSSIBLE VIDEO TO HELP.BUT OTHERWISE A GREAT IDEA.

The directions I feel are pretty clear and on point. Yeah it's not a Simplicty pattern with elementary directions but very clear none the less. More pictures are always helpful, but even in the case not totally needed if you are reading and going by the directions. Thanks to the staff for a very cute idea! I will be giving this one a try this weekend if not today.

It looks like a great project, but why don't we switch it around some do the bottom of the bag has the crease and so the handles instead, just asking any ideas?

Seriously?? 1. we need CLEAR, detailed instructions, 2. we need BIGGER pictures so we can see, and 3. we need MORE pictures, so we can understand the various stages of the project. With all that is available on YouTube and various websites, you'd think Martha's site would be ON TOP of the game. NOT. :(

This was a wonderful and quick project. I ended up inserting a second pillow case to make it more sturdy.

Bossa, since you don't sew, there are fabric glue or iron-on things to hem and sew this project available in craft departments or craft stores.

i thought that since i dont sew at all i might be the only one who cant make ANY SENSE of these instructions. i'd love to make this bag but think it'd be impossible with the info available. would someone PLEASE give some more valid instructions. thanks

I made this project and I love it! Everyone asks me to make one for them too. I made it a bit sturdier with a french seam at the bottom of the bag and double stitching at the angled edges. The double rows of stitching look nice. I agree the instructions are pretty vague. Martha, if you're reading this, please post more detailed instructions and/or a video.

This did not work for me. It was a waste of a perfectly good pillow cases. Sorry.

Great idea! How about lining it with another pillowcase and making it reversible?
SBL

Great idea! How about lining it with another pillowcase and making it reversible?
SBL

There is a how to on MS website on making a pillow case dress. I did it about 8 years ago, and it turned out soooooo cute!

There is a U-Tube How to Video by Nancy Zieman on making a pillowcase dress.
This is part of her Creative Kindness, Little Dresses for Africa!!!!
The pattern is on her website ,Nancys Notions/ Just use Google!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQJwdEEsLog

Does anyone from Martha Stewart, Inc. EVER answer the questions here? I don't think so. Lots of people have commented that the pictures are too small (I agree) and I think there should be more of them. The directions are too scanty and not helpful. I'm an experience sewer, too. I'd love to try this but think I'll pass for these reasons.

CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS, PLEASE TELL HOW TO MAKE PILLOW CASE DRESSES. THANKS

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I agree. I would like to make the bag, but need more specific instructions.

I agree that most of MS instructions are vauge and hard to follow. I expect more from her

If using a rather fplain pillowcase, I would suggest using a decorative stitch when sewing the front where they overflap.

These directions needed to be more specific - and I sew a fair amount. I also thought the arm opening was too small and tight for the size of the bag. Did anyone try redesigning that?

I'm with Neisha, I have NO experience with sewing and don't understand the directions at all. Please make this more step-by-step with more pictures...I want to try it!

i love this, i've made several from mismatched pillowcases and hung them on a peg rack on the back of the bathroom door to hold spare facecloths etc. what a smart idea!

i love this, i've made several from mismatched pillowcases and hung them on a peg rack on the back of the bathroom door to hold spare facecloths etc. what a smart idea!

I'm going to try this but the directions look a bit confusing. could use some more pictures. Remember...not everyone is an advanced sewer

My daughter made one of these when she was 15 and you had first published this idea. She is now 17 and still making them. They are super cute with the "right" pillowcase and the plus is that they are washable when they need freshening. If you are adventurous, try some bric brac trim or buttons down the edges. Thank you Martha for a wonderful good thing!

I found the directions confusing, maybe because I am a beginner sewer? Cool idea and I am going to give it another try. 1st try...not so good

I found the directions confusing, maybe because I am a beginner sewer? Cool idea and I am going to give it another try. 1st try...not so good

that looks easy and looks good too..gotta try that someday..

very easy,will make this, thanks!

I think I'll make a couple of these for my daughters for when they sleep over at friends' homes so that they don't have to pack their stuff in plastic grocery bags anymore.

wow! so easy. that's birthday presents well

Great project easy to make! I made my bag out of regular fabric
using my pillowcase as a pattern guide. I can't wait to make more
for my friends!

I found my local Goodwill store had a great selection of vintage prints, and for 25 cents!

How cute!
Easey Peasy directions and a perfect picture.
Thanks

While I like it, the tie looks a bit bulky on mine. Any suggestions?

Ahhhhh, comes the dawn!!! The mention of the four edges to be hemmed seemed to infer there were four pieces. My apologies. The are only two pieces but four edges. Now it makes sense. Thank you.

If the only thing I cut to open the pillowcase is the 'bottom' I only wind up with two pieces when I cut diagonally. Did I miss a step???? What about the side seams? I've seen better done directions, sorry.

sooo cute! gonna try to make it tmrw... directions look a little confusing.

Shouldn't there be a bottom stiffener added to this? Otherwise, the bag is likely to collapse in on itself or wear through, depending on how much "stuff" is put in it. I would suggest some sort of stiffer material across the bottom that the bottom edges would then be sewn onto.

I had a few problems understanding the directions. Once I finally understood, The bag turned out darling! I intend to make more for ladies I know would love them!

Uhh.. Wallpaper cards seemed kind of neat! but I will definitely use this one too!

I got this and the wallpaper cards on the same day as I hadnt been on line for awhile. My daughter just made this bag with some very pretty flowered fabric that we had. She just used a queen size lpilloowcase as the pattern. So simple, and lovely . She put the knot at the top, it's very becoming and useful...rg

This is a great idea, for so many things. Grocery bag, overnight kids carryall, and YEP, would be a good way to snuggle with a little kitty, or puppy. I read the instructions in a hurry and yes they sounded confusing. When I read the posts, and then re-read the instructions and viewed the photos...it really is simple and can be done by hand for the non-machine folks. Button at the top a great idea.I would just overlap the pointy ends (I would cut them square off then just sew them down)

Wallpaper Craft?????? Looks like a bag!
Pat Dorsey

being a sewer I find these directions to be confusing. and, thought i was opening a wallpaper card craft?!

being a sewer I find these directions to be confusing. and, thought i was opening a wallpaper card craft?!

It sounds like you cut 1/4 in. from the closed end to make it an open end--turning the pillowcase into a tube before you cut it apart on the diagonal. This seems like an awesome party project for a bunch of teenage girls. What about for a slumber party (bring an extra pillowcase!)

The instructions are confusing. Number 1 sounds like I would need to turn under 1/4 " of the diagonal edge twice and hem. I like the idea of using a a button instead of tying together

I thought this was about the wall paper cards?

Believe it or not, this is a great way for your kitty to snuggle with you! I made something similar for my cat because she liked to keep warm next to my side at the computer.

where is the wallpaper cards?

I love the idea, but don't sew much. I think I get it, if I can add any details that help, I'll let you know!

I'm still looking for the 'wallpaper cards' Martha..... :-)

Go Green! Use these pillow case bags for shopping instead of the plastic and paper bags.

Great idea!! I hope this is a "regular" size pillow case? You always have such great and novel ideas. Thanks so much

I don't know why they won't put up what I actually write.They say 3rd. time is charm so let's see. Come on MS, give us more step-outs to all your fabulous crafting ideas.

I would make the strap on this differentlytoo;I don't like the knot at the top either

Yeah,the directions on this website definitely need a severe update;but I love this pattern

It is hard to understand the directions and I sew quite a bit. It would be great to have a video!

If you study the photos carefully, you can see what was done. I think this is a great idea too. I don't know how the tying at the top will work out (whether it'll be too bulky to rest comfortably on a shoulder), but if I don't like it tied, I'll stitch it together and sew a large button on top.

Oh... and the email subject said "Wallpaper Cards". Oops! :)

I agree... it would be very helpful to have a video. The directions are not really clear enough... especially once you start the sewing directions.

great craft idea. but shouldn't the lady in the picture be wearing a bke helmet.

This is a great idea for more grocery bags too. Less stretch than the t-shirt bags and very strong. Even the cheapest pillowcases would make great grocery bag alternatives.
I can see that you pinned each cut edge side to one thickness after hemming the diagonal cuts...otherwise you'd have nothing but a flat thing...I was required to learn to sew in school and maybe others here need more instruction with a movie if they never received this in school. It's frustrating to not understand.

The instructions are not quite clear to me. Do you cut diagonal through BOTH layers of the pillow case?
A short video, or more step by step instructions (the steps inbetween the 2 pictures here) would be very helpful.

WOW, I've been a Multi-Media Artisan/Crafter for over thirty years now and this one I've never seen.LOL. Go figure. I love this one. Grrrrrrrreat Job Martha. I'm going to get busy on the sewing machine and just see what I come up with. I like the pictures also; that's certainly a plus.

Oh, I love this idea. The possibilities are almost endless. Yes a video would be nice! Being able to see something done, always makes doing them, so much easier.

With a king size pillowcase you could make bags big enough for grocery shoping ect.. so eliminates the paper or plastic questions.

These are excellent! I have quite a collection of onesies - and agree these will make great gifts. I think I'm going to do them for my daughter's softball team, as we always go on at least one or two longish tournament trip every summer. These will be great to take to the pool! Oh, and you can find lots of cheap pillowcases on eBay also!

I don't quite understand the direction. A Video would help!!!

This is a GREAT idea for a tote! Thanks especially for the clear, simple instructions....but mostly for the PICTURES! I don't think I could have understood without them. They really help!

Yes and check out stores like Marshalls or TJ Maxx to find denim pillowcases from Ralph Lauren collection.

I made one and my friends are giving me their old pillow cases so i can make them one... i live in guam so this is perfect for the beach.

This would be a great "green" bag for quick trips to the grocery store.

I saw this once before and lost the instructions I cant wait to make one for me my friends and my daughter and her friends.

If you serge the diagonal edges before turning they will turn smoother and quicker. Works for any 1/4" hem.

this sounds like fun i wanna try

i love this idea-imagine if you embroidered something on it!

I just love this idea! I can't wait to make one today! happy earth day.

Absolutely darling, especially for yard-saling and outdoor festivals! You could add vintage lace, trims and buttons. Oooh, and some ball fringe. What a great way to use orphan pillow cases!

I made this tote and I love it. It is really big, so you can get a lot of things in it. Very easy and lightweight.