As soon as I saw this in the thrift store, I knew its destiny...
I am so lucky she's too young to stop me from dressing her
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quickie tute:
My pattern is from a pre-existing dress. Fold tee in half and cut to make two panels, front and back.
For this you will want a little extra on the sides to sew seams, but not the arms, neck, and hem.
Cut a couple of strips to use as waist ties, if you like.
Separate panels and cut a slightly lower neckline in front panel, if wanted.
Shape top ties into points for tying (although they were a bugger to edge).
Sew sides of front and back panels together (and ties).
To edge the neckyokes, ties, armholes, and bottom hem, use a wide but tight zigzag stitch. Let needle zag off the edge of seam while stretching fabric.
(I would of been pulling on the back of the fabric also, but I needed a hand for the picture taking)
More stretch = more ruffles
Place dress on child and offer chocolate if she smiles for the camera.
When she sticks her tongue out, give her chocolate anyway.
Easy, easy, easy. Any questions?
