
You can download a PDF file of the pattern (in sizes 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 months) by clicking here
You will need:
♥ About 0.5m of pretty fabric of your choice (I like using light cotton fabric)
♥ about 2.5m of bias binding
♥ matching thread
♥ 2 wooden beads
1. Cut two pieces from your fabric and place them right sides together. Pin if you want - I admit I am a lazy seamstress so if I can get away with it I don't...
2. Stitch down each side of the dress. Iron the seams open.
3. Sew bias binding around the bottom hem, and the armholes.
4. At the top (on both front and back) fold down 5mm and iron. Then fold down a further 10-12mm and iron. Stitch to make a casing.
5. Take about 1m of bias binding, fold in half and stitch along the entire length to make ties.
6. Use a safety pin to thread the ties through the casings. Thread one wooden bead onto each end of the ties and knot to secure. Tie a bow - and you're done!


This pattern is free for personal use, but please do not use it if you intend to sell the finished product. If you use the pattern I would love to see your creations, and appreciate a comment and a link back to my blog.









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Thank you so much for this adorable pattern!
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The fabric is called Dorothy, and is bought in 5m bolts from a shop here in Norway called Jysk :)
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Terrific! I'm going to try it out as soon as I find some great fabric! Thanks for posting the instructions!
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Thank you for the pattern download, this is adorable. How are you all printing it? I cant get it to print at 100%???
ReplyDeleteKaren, you either need to print it on one A3 sheet of paper, or select the option to "tile pages" in the print dialog box. You'll then have to join the pages together with sellotape :)
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This pattern is really cute
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Wonderful pattern!! It is really very easy to make!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteDo you use single fold bias, or double fold? Very cute, by the way!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say thanks for the pattern. I made one for my daughter(not near as cute as yours and not perfect - I'm still kind of new to sewing).
ReplyDeleteI posted about it here: http://miean.blogspot.com/2009/04/baby-dresstunic.html
And I have some pics of my daughter in the dress here: http://miean.blogspot.com/2009/05/finally-some-dressy-pics-of-baby.html
Thanks again! :)
I just finished this dress and just love it!! I blogged about it here and linked to you - http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2009/05/for-fun-in-sun.html. Thanks for sharing!
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I whipped up three of these in an hour! They are adorable.
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Due to concerns of them being a choking hazzard, I would leave the wood beads off for children in those age ranges. Also, in the states there is not supposed to be any cording or ties longer than 6 inches on any piece of children's clothing because of strangulation risks. Probably over cautious but it happening to one baby is too many.
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The dress is ADORABLE, but I'm concerned about the choking hazard of the beads. =(
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Thank you for the pattern. Made one for my little girl and linked your blog to mine :)
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Thanks for the great pattern! Here is my finished product!
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Thank you for your very excellent pattern - it provided some much needed crafting therapy. Have done the post and the linky thing. I should find some joann fabrics coupons and buy like this :)
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Wow, I LOVE your blog. From what I have read it seems you are I are very similar people! We even say the same quirky things! Cool! I am sewing this dress for my friends one year old girl this weekend. I got soem cool fabric with lizards on it, can't wait. Ill try and post you a pic when I am done, or at least put it on my own (sad state) blog!
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