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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

I just love this fabric from HL and decided to make a little girls Pillowcase dress from it. I found the ribbon which is green with pink trim from Hobby Lobby also. You don't need a pattern to make these, they are simple and can be cut and sewn in about 1 hour, depending on how much embellishment you want on them. (applique, embroidery,trim. etc... I make these so that when the child gets taller, you can take out the bottom seam of the ribbon and let the hem out. Easy peasy...LOL Hope this has inspired others to try them. BTW I made a matching hair bow too.

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Comments (23)

by workbecky 05 Dec 2010

Great dress. Love the "grow with the child" part. You have inspired ME. I have 5 granddaughters. hehe

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by keeponsewing 05 Dec 2010

Becky they are so fun to make, and older girls like wearing them as tops with their leggins or jeans.

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by alex71 03 Dec 2010

The dress is adorable love the fabric.*

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by keeponsewing 05 Dec 2010

Thank you Alex

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by leenova54 03 Dec 2010

That is just darling! The fabric really is cute and the idea that you can let down the hem is a big plus! Great job Terre!
Debra

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by keeponsewing 05 Dec 2010

Thank you Debra. I love that these are such versatile dresses and the child can grow with them.

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by theduchess 03 Dec 2010

Love the color.

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by keeponsewing 05 Dec 2010

thx

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by pennifold 23 Nov 2010

This would be a GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS DAY DRESS for a little girl especially in this fabric. It's a great idea and I love the simplicity of the pattern. We often have sun frocks like this for our Australian summer - it's b...dy hot down under. Ha Ha He He!!

Love and blessings Chris

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by keeponsewing 23 Nov 2010

Hehehe...Yes this is the perfect type of dress for your Christmases... You have a couple of GD, did this inspire you? hehehe

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by shirlener88 23 Nov 2010

Very nice work - I can see why the lady bought it on the spot - keep up the great work. I hope you sell lots of them. *4U

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by keeponsewing 23 Nov 2010

Thank you Shirlene. Yes, I didn't expect her to like it so much that she would buy it but hey, that's a good thing. I've made a couple more since then. :)

by shirlener88 04 Dec 2010

good for you.

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by barbara68 22 Nov 2010

Adorable!

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by keeponsewing 23 Nov 2010

thx *4u

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by ramona 22 Nov 2010

This is an adorable dress and I love the fabric as well! Thanks for sharing and flowers for all

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by keeponsewing 23 Nov 2010

Thank you very much.

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by ramona 22 Nov 2010

Here's a couple of sites that you can check out as well for instructions.
http://www.jenleheny.com/pillowca...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt...

Good luck

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by keeponsewing 23 Nov 2010

Thanks Ramona for sharing these websites. Nothing like a video to show you how to do something. I'm a visual person myself. That is why I put up the pictures on our YOU website too. :)

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by sandralochran 22 Nov 2010

lovely

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thank you Sandra

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by robinbird 22 Nov 2010

Such a sweet little dress you've made. I thinking on Sewing with Nancy there was a guest who spoke of a charity that sends these dresses to children in third world countries. Maybe someone knows the name of the group. Thanks for sharing your project& God's blessings.:~D

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Yes Robin, I think they are still doing that. I think the name of the group is APAU called Dress a girl around the World. Thank you.

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by bebettybe 22 Nov 2010

What a great ideal. Too bad I donot have any little girls to make one for.

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thank you Betty, I don't have little girls that wear these either(great grand doesn't like dresses)... I make these to sell. Especially for Christmas. or themed holidays.

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by mariahail 22 Nov 2010

Gorgeoooooooooouuuuuuuuus!!!!!!!!!!!*******

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thaaaaaannnnnkkkk UUUU. hehehe.

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by sukiray 22 Nov 2010

What a clever idea. The dress grows with the child.
In today's economy, every little bit helps. Beautiful dress and love the print.

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thank you. Yes you can let the bows out also to lengthen the arms too. Comes in handy for growing children. Also when they outgrow it as a dress they can use it as a top...

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by milas 22 Nov 2010

Lovely lovely dress!

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by milas 22 Nov 2010

sorry pillow case dress

by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

It's still a dress. I didn't make this with a pillowcase. It is just called that because they used to use pillowcases to make these dresses.:)

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by darlingwife 22 Nov 2010

This dress is so sweet!

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thank you. I'm glad you like it.

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by joanne8125 22 Nov 2010

Don't have any little ones to make this for but it sure is adorable.

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Joanne, I don't have little ones that I see much. I actually made this, this morning as an example for another lady who had bought several hair clippies. She bought the dress right then and there. Now I'm home sewing a few more to sell. They go fast.

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by noah 22 Nov 2010

Great sewing & great ideas!!!Carolyn

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thank ya much... :)

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by pennydubose 22 Nov 2010

I love this! Have always wanted to try to make one but I am not sure how to finish the armhole. I have seen some patterns that show different ways, but I am still scared to try it. Any pattern you saw would be helpful to me to get started with this. Thanks for sharing, it gives me inspiration to try one.
Hugs and blessings, Penny in Pigeon Forge, TN

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by keeponsewing 22 Nov 2010

Thank you Penny. I actually don't use a pattern for these,(about the only thing I don't use a pattern for)LOL...I do finish my armholes several different ways, but this one is the quickest. I serge the armholes, and then fold down just the size for the serging, not much, and then stitch it down. As you go around the curve, gently straighten as you go, but don't pull tight because it will cause it to pucker. Once you do the armholes, then seam your back and then fold down the top sections, seam them, and run your ribbon through your "casing". Holler if you need more directions.