Pillow Case Dress:
I love these because they are super simple and they are quick! I made one for Athaiah to wear to a bridal shower to go with my maxi dress! It was a lot of fun and I will definitely be making more. You do not necessarily have to use a pillow case you can obviously just use some fabric, but I found the pillowcases on sale and loved the cute little pattern!
What you will need:
Pillowcase(or fabric if you are going that route)
Ribbon-cut 2 equal pieces twice the length of her neck-or greater for a bigger bow
A dress of current size(for measurement purposes)
First step: Cut out your dress. To do this I placed a dress that currently fit her on top of the pillowcase. Fold the pillow case in half width ways, that way you just measure half the dress and you won't have as many seams to sew up! Easier is always better in my book! Make sure you add 1/2" all the way around for seam allowance.
Second Step: Cut it out! Easy enough, right?!
Third Step: Sew up the sides with the right sides of the fabric together. But do not sew the part where the arms would be or the top part(along the neckline) When you get to the arm holes, sew up each side(top and bottom) separately, this will make a nice seam ensuring you don't have any rough edges. But will keep the arms open so it is easy to slip on and makes the ribbons the top of the "arm hole."
Fourth Step: Cut out a piece of ribbon for the neck line. I did one piece for the back and one for the front so it can tie together at the sleeves. You can use any size of ribbon you like. I did super skinny ribbon because Athaiah has super, super petite shoulders and I thought a big ribbon might be overwhelming on her little arms.
Fifth Step: Fold the top piece of the fabric down 1/4"(I recommend ironing so it stays nice and straight). This is so there is no fraying fabric. Fold the fabric down again the width of your ribbon(mine was another 1/4"). Lay your ribbon inside the flap(This eliminates having to string it thru later, but if you prefer that method by all means go ahead, I just like to cut out as many steps as possible) See picture below!
Sixth Step: Now sew along the bottom, ensure the ribbon is tucked inside, but don't sew the ribbon. You need the ribbon to be able to move some! Center your ribbon in the sleeve with extra on either side, sew a line down the center(top-bottom) this will hold the ribbon inside the sleeve but still enable you to gather it at the sleeve so it can fit your sweet little one!
Do this again with the back piece!
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