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Thursday, July 8, 2010

DIY "Pillowcase" Dress - Part 2: with Bias Tape


I had a few hours yesterday (I know, lucky, right?) so I made Miss Quinn a quick little dress using Jaime's "Pillowcase" Dress tutorial. I can't believe I've waited this long! It was so fast and fun and I love the finished frock!

I made a few tweaks. Click here to get the scoop on my DIY "Pillowcase" Dress.
I only had 1/2 yard of this adorable Kokka Jolis Copains Owls Blue so my dimensions were 20" wide by 16" tall and my neck width was 10". This fit Quinn (14 months) as a short dress and Clare (3T) as a long top.  To maximize the length of my dress, I finished the bottom with 1/2" double-fold bias tape that I made from Joel Dewberry Flower Fields Lake with my new bias tape maker from Simplicity. If you need a refresher on making bias tape, see Jaime's excellent Bias Tape Tutorial. I used the same bias tape as my tie at the top.

Clare was very sad that I made Quinn a an owl dress, I need to grab more of this fabric before it's gone!

I love how the patterned bias tape gives it an unmistakable handmade look. If you haven't tried The "Pillowcase" Dress Tutorial or if you're a little afraid to make your first dress, try this! It's awesome!

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posted by Jacinda @ 3:00 AM 

18 Comments:

Blogger beth said...

THAT is so cute!! I love it! Bias tape is so yummy, isn't it?! I love that Joel Dewberry pattern.

July 8, 2010 at 4:09 AM  
Blogger Hayley said...

I made one for my dd a week ago...but it was too small, lol.

Where you put 'click here' to get the scoop on my pillowcase dress.....I can't click anywhere. :)

Hayley

July 8, 2010 at 4:17 AM  
Blogger Jacinda said...

Hi Hayley- The link is added now. You can also click "Read More" for future reference. Thanks!

July 8, 2010 at 5:09 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I've been making these for months using Jaime's pattern...so easy and quick and so adorable!! I love that owl print, I have been looking for just the right owls to make bibs and burp cloths from for a baby gift and that one just might fit the bill!

July 8, 2010 at 6:33 AM  
Blogger Jaime said...

the colors on this dress are so amazing, i want that joel dewberry it's gorgeous! i love using bias tape to not lose the length, i cant believe you got a whole dress out of the half yard with the fabric positioned the same direction on both sides!

PS That first picture made my heart skip a beat...that gorgeous new dress and white carpet and Quinn holding a RED PEN!!

July 8, 2010 at 9:28 AM  
Blogger Dakota said...

aww this is so cute.
i do keep going back and looking at that pattern
but i don't like using bias tape.
i dont know why i find it so confusing.
especially in arm holes

July 8, 2010 at 9:52 AM  
Blogger Jacinda said...

RED PEN! HA! We like to live dangerously here at Chateau Boneau. I must confess that I tried to swap it for a color that coordinated with my photo and she screamed!!!

Dakota! Don't fear the Bias Tape. Bias Tape is your friend!

July 8, 2010 at 10:02 AM  
Blogger Rising Designs said...

Love it, and it fits Clare too.
Maybe next time, try trading a piece of candy for the red pen!

July 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM  
Blogger aubiebobie said...

jacinda-Quinn is so beautiful. Those blonde curls. Look the pattern and fabric.

July 8, 2010 at 10:27 AM  
Blogger Ashley said...

Your girls are gorgeous! They are going to be little heartbreakers when they grown up!

Can't wait to give this dress a try! Thanks!

July 10, 2010 at 5:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I LOVE this. Seriously.

July 10, 2010 at 4:22 PM  
Blogger heather said...

so flippin' adorable! this is the problem...when i see things like this, i am SURE i need to learn to sew!! :-)

July 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM  
Blogger Jaimie said...

This fabric!! Great taste!

July 15, 2010 at 8:05 AM  
Blogger Kristi B said...

Love your blog! Borrowed an image from this tutorial to give you ladies a shout out on my latest post! Keep up the awesome work!

July 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM  
Blogger Shari said...

Very cute. I've been wanting to try making a pillowcase dress for my littlest one for the longest time, but she's just now starting to take her 1st steps. Hopefully she'll be walking more soon and ready for a dress (because dresses and crawling make for a lot of frustration.)

July 20, 2010 at 2:44 PM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

Thank you guys for your sheer and utter, uh, GENIUS! Seriously, you guys are great!

I linked you over at http://mysweetry-pie.blogspot.com/2010/07/pillow-case-dress.html.

Thanks for all you do!!!

July 22, 2010 at 10:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So cute! I featured this tutorial in a kids summer clothing sewing tutorials post on my blog, The Handmade Experiment http://wp.me/pkcUM-Hr.

Thanks!

May 9, 2011 at 7:09 PM  
Blogger Ayca HOSER said...

Great idea!
Love it!

August 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM  

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