Pillowcase Dress for Shelby

[ShirleyC]

This was made last summer when I went to visit my sewing friend, Niener, in MS. She made one for her granddaughter, and I made one for Shelby (who was just a few weeks old at the time.) She finally grew into and out of it, but I wanted to show it off.

I can't believe she has grown so fast and is trying to walk!

[Yeffie]

THAT is adoreable:)

And your model is precious!!

[Luciana]

This is very nice!!!!!!!

[StitchinGrandma]

OH I LOVE the way that ric-rac is sewn just on the tips making a see through area on the dress. That's adorable.

[Ole' Girl]

Now that's different. Very cute.

[just_teachin]

OH I LOVE the way that ric-rac is sewn just on the tips making a see through area on the dress. That's adorable.

ITA!! Just adorable! (Both the dress and the kiddo! ;) )

[NJMo]

Great outfit and such a cute "super model." The rick rack adds so much to it yet ties into the overall look. What a nice idea. Yes, it is amazing how fast they grow.

[Becca]

I have never heard or seen a "pillowcase" dress before. Could you give instructions on how to make one. I love it and the baby girl is beautiful. Looking forward to the instructions!!!

[Nickel]

So Cute and Bright eyed...

[ShirleyC]

Thank you all. My sweet grandbaby is nearly walking now. I wish I had more time to sew for her.
Becca, this is a link to a tutorial about pillowcase dresses. There are many different variations on the internet, and if you put in a search you will see.

http://www.andersonsplace.net/sewing/pillow_case_dress.htm

The rickrack insert wasn't the easiest. I had seen one at a fabric shop, and a friend and I decided to try it. It was trial and error. She made a tutorial on another forum.

http://www.everythingsewing.net/rick_rack_dress.htm

[Sewfaithfully]

Very cute. I printed out the tutorial on adding the ricrac. I love it! Thanks for the link.

[Becca]

Thank You ShirleyC!!! I was hoping you would respond. I have printed it off and cannot wait to make it!!! Thanks again for sharing!!!

[Emily W.]

Ok-I answered my question about finding the pattern for the pillowcase dress...if only I would read the whole message board or do searches....thanks for these links!

[Carlene]

Thank you for the instructions. Now I just need a baby girl! LOL Lovely little lady you have!

[StitchinGrandma]

Thank you for the instructions. Now I just need a baby girl! LOL Lovely little lady you have!
Well now........ if you need practice *I* have a very cute little granddaughter that you could "borrow" for practice. :D

[Cynelle]

Awww she is adorable and so is the dress. I could see extending it on the bottom as a way to make it last longer if it still fit otherwise.. Very cute.

[sew4fun]

That is so precious - the baby and the dress. The rick rack really takes it to another level!!

[ccdoster]

Very cute! I'm envious you got to work with Neiner too! I love seeing her and her daughter's projects on the SF.

[LottieJo]

Very cute dresses and beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing.

[for my kids]

very sweet! I love the rickrack idea!

[The Hen]

I love the dress and what a cute model. Thanks for the ups on the pattern. I have never seen a pillowcase dress before. Who would ever know, the trim adds just the right touch.