It’s Wednesday!

We’re over the hump {almost} and the weekend is in sight!

First things first…Thanks to everyone who entered in the Mother’s Day Giveaway! I know you all have anxiously been waiting to see who the winner is! Are you ready for the results?! And the winner is.………….

Connie Neal!

Congratulations! I will be contacting you later today!

Next on the agenda is the Pillowcase Dress Tutorial {fun, fun!}

ITEMS NEEDED:

• 1/2 a yard of your favorite three fabrics {If you would like you can just do one fabric but I like a little mixture}
• Spool of Ribbon
• Thread
• Sewing Pins
• Scissors
• Tape Measure
• and of course a Sewing Machine

TUTORIAL:

*My measurements I used are for a 9 month old. They are: 14 inches long & 14 inches wide {for main fabric}, 3 1/2 in arm holes, 2 3/4 width & 14 inches long {second fabric}, 2 3/4 width & third fabric.*

1}} Do you have your pen and paper ready? Alright…Start by measuring the length. {The best way to do this is by measuring the back of the neck to the back of the knee.} Once you’ve measured, add 2 inches {so when you sew your seam you won’t lose length}.

2}} Measure the width of your child. {The best way to do this is from shoulder to shoulder.} Once you’ve measured, add 2 inches.

3}} Measure the arm holes. {The best way to do this is to measure from the top of the shoulder to where you would like the arm hole to end.} Add 1 inch.

4}} Now we’re ready! Fold your fabric in half and cut out a square in your fabric using the length and width measurements {not arm holes yet}. *If you are using multiple fabrics like I am then be sure to knock off about 6 inches or whatever you feel looks good.*

5}} Next, cut out “J’s” for the arm holes. {I cut 3 1/2 inches long and about 2/12 inches deep. Keep in mind my measurements are for a 9 month old.}

6}} If you are doing multiple layers… Fold your second fabric in half and cut to the width you would like. {Mine was 2 3/4 in width and 14 inches long.}

7}} Fold your third fabric in half and cut. {Once again, I used 2 3/4 in width and 14 inches long.}

8}} It’s time to get to the good stuff…sew away! Separate all pieces from each other. On your main fabric fold in the edges {on both pieces individually} about a 1/2 an inch and pin.

9}} Continue to do this for your second and third fabric as well. {Be sure to fold in ALL edges.}

10}} Once all edges are pinned, sew each piece individually.

11}} Next, measure the width of your ribbon. Fold in the top of your dress to the width of your ribbon. Pin & sew.

12}} Turn in the bottom of your main fabric and the top of your second fabric {to where the front sides are facing each other} and pin. Sew straight line where the two pieces meet.

13}} Turn in the bottom of your second fabric to the top of your third fabric {like you did for the first layers}. Pin and sew.

14}} Hang in there, you’re almost done! Now turn your fabric inside out {where the front and back of the dress is turned in to each other}. Pin ONLY the sides of the dress {under the arm holes and down to the bottom} and sew.

15}} {Turn right side out} Fold the bottom of the whole dress in about a half an inch. Pin & sew for a clean seam.

16}} Last but not least….Push your ribbon through the loops of the back of the dress to the front and tie a pretty bow.

You’re done! Now step back, take a deep breath and admire your work!

Here is my little model {my daughter } struttin’ her stuff in her new dress…

Once you’ve made this dress please share pics! {Don’t be shy } I would love to see them!

Enjoy the rest of your week!