Janelle Esker My niece just turned one! Hard to believe she is that age already, I made this DIY Sweet Toddler Sundress for her birthday.
I have to confess I had so much fun making it! This adorable project was quick and easy and it only took me an hour to make. If you are looking for a fun way to spend one hour and come away with a practical and charming project then this is for you!
This project is also a thrifty and frugal way to outfit young girls this summer. Why not include some of the older kids too? This is a great beginner sewing project!
DIY Sweet Toddler Sundress
MATERIALS
1 yard of fabric or vintage sheet
1 package bias tape
thread
fabric scissors
safety pin
sewing machine
ink pen
SIZES
12 months: width 20″ length 16 3/4 ”
18 months: width 20″ length 17 1/2 ”
2T: width 20″ length 18 1/4″
3T width 20″ length 19″
4T width 20″ length 19 3/4
DIRECTIONS
1. Launder your fabric
2. Measure and cut fabric to the appropriate size.
3. Cut the armholes. The armhole should measure 3 inches x 5 inches.
4. Pin bias tape to the right side of the fabric 3 inches from the bottom.
5. Hem the bottom of the skirt.
6. Sew sides together on the wrong side of the fabric. Use a 3/4 inch seam allowance.
7. Pin the armhole hem. This was tricky so take your time and use lots of pins. The seam allowance is 1/4 inch. Sewing slowly, hem the armholes.
8. Finish the top edges of the dress with a 1/2 inch seam forming a casing.
9. Sew the remaining bias tape to make a thin ribbon. Fold the bias tape in half lengthwise and sew.
10. Attach a safety pin to one end of the bias tape ribbon and work through and out of the top casings.
11. Iron the dress and tie the ribbon! VOILA!
I had some leftover bias tape so I made a ribbon for my niece’s hair with the extra and used a bobby pin and e6000 to adhere to it!
*I got the idea for this sundress from an amazingly creative book called Sewing Green. Check out this wonderful book for more great sewing projects!
Looking for more projects? Check out my daughter Sarah’s EASY HYDRANGEA WREATH!
Blessings,
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Even easier – use a pillow case! Same concept but you don’t have to hem the bottom!
What a great idea Kim!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Norah loves it! It’s super comfy. I’ll have to send a pic with her in it to add to your post’
I am so happy it fits…and I would LOVE a picture of her in it for the post! Thank you so much for your comment Lindsey!
This is adorable and I love to save money too!
Have fun making it Patience!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I’m going to make some today and tomorrow!