October 14, 2012

Kids Clothes Week Challenge :: Pillowcase dress

I just scraped in for day 7 of kcwc with this quick and easy 30 minute project.  The sewing is getting easier as the week progresses, have you noticed?   I'm getting lazier and more time poor ;)  Details below!

Pillow case dress - kcwc Oct 12

The pattern: Basic pillowcase dress (no pattern).  I just guessed the width and length.  Probably a touch too large for her at the moment, but this child seems to grow as fast as I can sew for her, so not too worried about that.  Pillowcase dress tutorials are everywhere online if you're not sure how to do it.

The fabric:  Thrifted pillowcase - $1.  Not real happy with the fabric now that I've made it.  It's got some polyester in it so not as natural and comfortable as I would have liked.  I broke my rule about always using natural fabrics, and definitely regretted it.   It also seems a little see-through so it might just be a dress for playing in at home.  I might need to add some lining at some point (if I can be bothered!).  Cute print though, yes?

The sewing:  Nothing to it.  30 mins from start to photograph. Yay! 

Pillow case dress - kcwc Oct 12

Well I think that's it for kcwc for me this time round.  I've run out of puff and days, but perhaps I'll be better organised next time and might plan ahead a little more.  Did you sew along too?  I hope you enjoyed it, I certainly did.

Pillow case dress - kcwc Oct 12

Pillow case dress - kcwc Oct 12

[She loves a silly photo this one]




3 comments:

  1. The dress looks very smart on your little model, just what every girl needs for a hot summer day!

    ReplyDelete
  2. wow, three items in one week! well done! :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. It's beautiful! Even though you're not happy with the fabric I think the pattern is great, and it would make a lovely Christmas dress. I ran out of steam with KCWC too but I think that's inevitable.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting! Your comments are very much appreciated. I love to reply but please ensure your email is visible on your profile so that I can! :o)