Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Big Sister/Little Sister Pillowcase Dresses

These pillowcase dresses were made for a friend's daughters. I used Naptime Crafts' tutorial here. I had to guess on their sizes and Naptime Crafts' had all the measurements I needed!


Both fabrics I got from Joann's. The ribbon I think I picked up at Michael's a while ago.


I made bias tape to match the bottom fabric band.


I rarely make bias tape because I think it is such a pain.....BUT I came across this easy tutorial at Creative Little Daisy. I feel like it is a big secret everyone has been keeping from me! It is by far the best sewing trick I've come across YET. If you think you have one to beat it let me know ;)


Here is Sienna modeling the larger size of the dress. She's getting a little better at posing....she'll actually look at the camera now!

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13 comments:

  1. LettiJune 24, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Very cute. I love the fabrics you choose as well.

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  2. SoSoBellaJune 24, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    darling. if i could only sew. i tell myself all the time that every little girl should learn how to sew from their mommy. what a great gift it is.
    :O)

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  3. Lemonade Makin' MamaJune 24, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I really love this! I want to try it out, but I have no unused pillowcases just lying around... But it looks super sweet on your baby girl!

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  4. Lemonade Makin' MamaJune 24, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Oh, Ashley, of COURSE! You're so right, I don't have to buy a "pillowcase" I could use fabric. Gosh, I feel so silly now... lol

    That just made me laugh for about five minutes. I must be very checked out mentally for summer.

    Your comment was so sweet...
    Blessings!

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  5. JessJune 24, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I LOVE the dress. It's too cute!

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  6. ShariJune 24, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    That bias tape tutorial is seriously genius!!

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  7. danaJune 24, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    very cute! great fabric choice

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  8. michelle@somedaycraftsJune 24, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    I'm linking to this post because you have links to the dress and bias tape! Thanks! somedaycrafts!

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  9. Angie - treasuresfortots@gmail.comJune 25, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    That was my blog!
    http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2009/06/bias-tape.html

    I'm glad you liked the post and tried it out already. Your pillowcase dresses are darling! Your DD is adorable in her dress too!

    I was actually about to create a new post about Batter Blaster - I first read about it on YOUR blog!! Turns out, it's pretty good! Thanks for the tip!

    BTW, your sister is AWESOME!! I just read the post about her, and she's amazing! A role model for little girls everywhere - girls can do anything they want to!

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  10. i love plumJune 25, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    SO cute...I love that everything you post is very do-able...thank you!!! Very excited to have found you...have a great day! xo

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  11. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    I made one for my daughter out of a real pillow case and it turned out really cute. I love the fabric you chose. So cute. I have bought some more pillowcases to make more.

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  12. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Sorry, I commented with my husband's id. My name is tami and my blog is www.muddlinthrumotherhood.blogspot.com

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  13. MorganJune 27, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I visited over here because of your comment on my site, but I have to say I really like your blog! You've got some great ideas of things to do and make on here!
    I'm following now.

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