# 8 Great Things To Make From A Pillowcase

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Most of us have a surplus of pillowcases so why not turn them into something useful! Today we have found 8 Great Things To Make From A Pillowcase that are so good you will be wanting to buy more pillowcases.

![8 Great Things To Make From A Pillowcase – step 1](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8-Great-Things-To-Make-From-A-Pillowcase.png)

## 1. DIY Market Bag

![DIY Market Bag](/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-5-super-easy-market-bags-to-make-today.jpg)

One can never have too many market bags! We love this pillowcase version as it is super lightweight. [Click here to watch the video tutorial.](http://westcoastwoodlandmama.com/how-to-make-a-market-bag-from-a-pillowcase-tutorial/)

## 2. Cushion Craft

![Cushion Craft](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2-7-ways-to-upcycle-a-pillowcase.png)

Our girls LOVED this cushion craft. Cushions are made from old pillowcases and decorated using fabric paints. This is also a great craft to teach beginner sewing skills. [Follow this link to find out more.](https://www.diythought.com/fabric-paint-cushion-craft-upcycled-pillowcases/)

## 3. Apron

![Apron](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/3-7-ways-to-upcycle-pillowcases.jpg)‘We adore all of the pocket details on this pillowcase apron. This apron uses two pillowcases and is big enough to fit an adult. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](http://www.thriftybelow.com/pillowcase-apron-tutorial/)

## 4. Pretty Nightgowns

![Pretty Nightgowns](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/4-8-ways-to-upcycle-pillowcases.jpg)

A child’s nightgown doesn’t get much prettier than these ones. Total love here AND they are really easy to make! Head over to [Lily & Thistle](https://www.lilyandthistle.com/quick-and-easy-pillowcase-nightgowns/) to find out more.

## 5. Pillowcase Floor Mattress

![Pillowcase Floor Mattress](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5-8-ways-to-upcycle-pillowcases.jpg)

There are many different ways to make a pillow floor mattress but this pillowcase version is by far the easiest. Kids will love relaxing here. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](https://wemakeitbeautiful.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/kids-pillowcase-floor-mattress/)

## 6. DIY Laundry Bag

![DIY Laundry Bag](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/6-8-ways-to-upcycle-pillowcases.jpg)

This DIY laundry bag really is the worlds easiest. No sewing is involved and it takes less than 5 minutes to put together. These are so great and perfect for every bedroom in the house. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](http://www.revamphomegoods.com/2012/04/easy-diy-sort-of-laundry-bag.html)

## 7. Pillowcase Dress

![Pillowcase Dress](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7-8-ways-to-upcycle-pillowcases.jpg)

This stunning dress has been made from an old pillowcase and a tank top. Visit [Hungie Gungie](https://hungiegungie.com/2012/05/17/vintage-pillowcase-tank-dress/) to find out how to make it.

## 8. Decorated Pillowcase

![Decorated Pillowcase](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8-8-ways-to-upcycle-pillowcases-1.jpg)

A great school holiday activity or perfect for a slumber party. Decorate plain white pillowcases with fabric pens to create your own unique pillowcase! [Click here to find out more.](https://www.beafunmum.com/2015/07/design-your-own-pillowcase/)

[![Decorated Pillowcase](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Reversible-Eco-Shopping-Bag-Made-From-T-Shirts-1.png)](https://www.diythought.com/reversible-eco-shopping-bag-made-from-t-shirts/)