Friday, April 29, 2011

Easy Summer Dress

I'm trying to remember, but I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've made a pillowcase dress.  It's the perfect beginner project, but somehow I skipped over it.  Better late than never, I guess!


This one has an extra wide sash at the top and a fun ruffle at the bottom.


And I made a slit in the back so I can tie the sash at the shoulder or in the back.


My daughter loves to spread the skirt out to cover her legs :)


The best part about this simple little dress is the part you can't see in pictures.  The fabric is incredibly light and thin - the next best thing to being naked on a hot summer day.  In fact, if it wasn't for the huge bright flowers and the fact that she's 4, I would've had to line it.  

That's it for now.  Happy Weekend!


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8 comments:

  1. I like the idea of the slit in the back to tie it in the back!

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  2. Aren't they easy and fun? I love the little ruffle at the bottom :)

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  3. Where could I find this pattern??? I love it!

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  4. I like what you've done with the back - my daughter always gets annoyed at dangly side bows.

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  5. This is beautiful- great idea making a slit in the back.

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  7. Thank you for the inspiration :)
    http://www.amytriedit.com/2011/08/before-adding-to-our-family-i-wanted-to.html

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