I just love this fabric from HL and decided to make a little girls Pillowcase dress from it. I found the ribbon which is green with pink trim from Hobby Lobby also. You don't need a pattern to make these, they are simple and can be cut and sewn in about 1 hour, depending on how much embellishment you want on them. (applique, embroidery,trim. etc... I make these so that when the child gets taller, you can take out the bottom seam of the ribbon and let the hem out. Easy peasy...LOL Hope this has inspired others to try them. BTW I made a matching hair bow too.
36693Great dress. Love the "grow with the child" part. You have inspired ME. I have 5 granddaughters. hehe
1 comment
by keeponsewing
05 Dec 2010
Becky they are so fun to make, and older girls like wearing them as tops with their leggins or jeans.
9846
5202That is just darling! The fabric really is cute and the idea that you can let down the hem is a big plus! Great job Terre!
Debra
1 comment
by keeponsewing
05 Dec 2010
Thank you Debra. I love that these are such versatile dresses and the child can grow with them.
33580
15982This would be a GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS DAY DRESS for a little girl especially in this fabric. It's a great idea and I love the simplicity of the pattern. We often have sun frocks like this for our Australian summer - it's b...dy hot down under. Ha Ha He He!!
Love and blessings Chris
1 comment
by keeponsewing
23 Nov 2010
Hehehe...Yes this is the perfect type of dress for your Christmases... You have a couple of GD, did this inspire you? hehehe
234501Very nice work - I can see why the lady bought it on the spot - keep up the great work. I hope you sell lots of them. *4U
2 comments
by keeponsewing
23 Nov 2010
Thank you Shirlene. Yes, I didn't expect her to like it so much that she would buy it but hey, that's a good thing. I've made a couple more since then. :)
211079
10179This is an adorable dress and I love the fabric as well! Thanks for sharing and flowers for all
1 comment
23222Here's a couple of sites that you can check out as well for instructions.
http://www.jenleheny.com/pillowca...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt...
Good luck
1 comment
by keeponsewing
23 Nov 2010
Thanks Ramona for sharing these websites. Nothing like a video to show you how to do something. I'm a visual person myself. That is why I put up the pictures on our YOU website too. :)
23222
46645Such a sweet little dress you've made. I thinking on Sewing with Nancy there was a guest who spoke of a charity that sends these dresses to children in third world countries. Maybe someone knows the name of the group. Thanks for sharing your project& God's blessings.:~D
1 comment
by keeponsewing
22 Nov 2010
Yes Robin, I think they are still doing that. I think the name of the group is APAU called Dress a girl around the World. Thank you.
6951What a great ideal. Too bad I donot have any little girls to make one for.
1 comment
by keeponsewing
22 Nov 2010
Thank you Betty, I don't have little girls that wear these either(great grand doesn't like dresses)... I make these to sell. Especially for Christmas. or themed holidays.
1392
60484What a clever idea. The dress grows with the child.
In today's economy, every little bit helps. Beautiful dress and love the print.
1 comment
by keeponsewing
22 Nov 2010
Thank you. Yes you can let the bows out also to lengthen the arms too. Comes in handy for growing children. Also when they outgrow it as a dress they can use it as a top...
4685Lovely lovely dress!
2 comments
by keeponsewing
22 Nov 2010
It's still a dress. I didn't make this with a pillowcase. It is just called that because they used to use pillowcases to make these dresses.:)
9189
18268Don't have any little ones to make this for but it sure is adorable.
1 comment
by keeponsewing
22 Nov 2010
Joanne, I don't have little ones that I see much. I actually made this, this morning as an example for another lady who had bought several hair clippies. She bought the dress right then and there. Now I'm home sewing a few more to sell. They go fast.
7495
360660I love this! Have always wanted to try to make one but I am not sure how to finish the armhole. I have seen some patterns that show different ways, but I am still scared to try it. Any pattern you saw would be helpful to me to get started with this. Thanks for sharing, it gives me inspiration to try one.
Hugs and blessings, Penny in Pigeon Forge, TN
2 comments
by keeponsewing
22 Nov 2010
Thank you Penny. I actually don't use a pattern for these,(about the only thing I don't use a pattern for)LOL...I do finish my armholes several different ways, but this one is the quickest. I serge the armholes, and then fold down just the size for the serging, not much, and then stitch it down. As you go around the curve, gently straighten as you go, but don't pull tight because it will cause it to pucker. Once you do the armholes, then seam your back and then fold down the top sections, seam them, and run your ribbon through your "casing". Holler if you need more directions.
2819
18558
119791
46919
29648