WINNER REVEAL {{$25 Joanne Fabrics Gift Card}}

Happy Friday everyone!

I just wanted to pop in for a moment and reveal who the winner of the $25 Joanne Fabrics gift card is! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest! ALL of the DIY projects were fantastic! This contest was judged by whoever received the most Facebook “likes” on their DIY photo though AAAAAANNNDDDD the winner of this contest IS…………..

Kristen Drury!!!

These DIY fabric covered blocks she did for her daughters nursery are adorable! :) ) Check them out…

I can’t wait to have another giveaway… I LOVE giveaways!

Well, I’m off to get things together for our Halloween party tonight! Pics to come.

Have a great weekend!

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Pillowcase Dress with Tutorial & Winner Reveal

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.}

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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.}

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

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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. Image

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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.

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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.Image

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!

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