One of my very 1st dresses I have ever sew was this one last year. I love how it turned out. The little American flags, and used maroon fabric to accent it. Its great to also wear on Memorial and Labor day. I also sewed it a bit long so she could wear it for more than 1 year as well.
I followed this tutorial for making my basic pillow case dress. (DRESS TUTORIAL)
I made a few adjustments. I cut the dress shorter and extended it with the maroon fabric.
The ribbon around the neck/collar. Is a long strip sewn then turned inside out to make a fabric ribbon so to speak. I didn’t want to use actual ribbon. I wanted it to be the same as the bottom maroon fabric color.
And last but not least- the belt. Adding the belt gave it a bit more dress up look to it.
This dress was made in a size 5/6 and now my daughter is in a 7/8 and it fits just as perfect.
Here are my fabric dimensions I cut
Shoulder Ribbon/Strap – I cut 3″x68″ (once folded in half sewn down 1 side and turned inside out- the final was more like 1 1/4 inch wide by 67) Tucking in the ends.
Bias Tape- for the arm holes – 2″x45″
Top Dress – 25″x45″
Bottom Dress (maroon) – 6″x45″
Belt – 6″x82″
The Belt I cut in 3 pieces. 18″ , 32″ and 32″
I had the 18″ piece in the center where her tummy is. Because I didn’t want to see a seam. And then the 32″ inches on each side of the 18″ piece. Once I had 1 long 6″x82″ piece. I sewed it exactly how I did the Shoulder Ribbon/Straps. Turning it inside out and tucking the ends. Gave her a nice almost 2 1/2-3″ belt.
She also wears it with out the belt sometimes for a more casual look.
Then last but not least her hair piece.
Simply made a fabric yo- yo (great tutorial found here) and glued it on a french clip. With a bow and button on the top.
I love outfits that I can make a little bit bigger and get a few years out of it. 🙂
Both deaf since the age of 3, Chad and Mary Beth enjoy not only raising their little family but photographing together, cooking & crafting as well. Living in Central Florida with their ...
Very cute dress!!! And that little one is just adorable too…very pretty smile! Thanks for sharing this dress…I love making pillowcase dresses! 🙂
what a doll you have there!!! the dress is really adorable too!!
That is so adorable! I love the belt and matching hair accessory too!
I love the belt on this…it really takes it up a notch!!
So cute! The dress and the little girl. I was looking for a project to do with my granddaughters…this is perfect!! Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie
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Love the sash/belt on the dress! It makes it a lot cuter than most pillowcase dresses that I’ve seen.
Very cute dress, I think the belt turns a normal pillow dress into something pretty cute. Well done!
just shared this on my Facebook page!
So cute. I would have never known it was flags had you not mentioned. From far away they look like flowers. Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!
Absolutely adorable! I love all things Americana.
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MB this is the cutest pillow case dress ever. The tie waist is adorable. Fabulous job and cute model too! Thanks so much for linking to The Sunday Showcase Party – I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this Sunday. Have a wonderful week.
~ Stephanie Lynn