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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Pillowcase Dresses

As the weather warms up, I decided to finally buckle down and make Norah some dresses. After a two hour fight with my serger {it hasn't been out of the box in two years!}, I finally got it threaded correctly and made a few little dresses!

Dress1


Now that this girl stands up so well, I was able to get a couple cute pictures of her too!

Fabric: Ruby by Bonnie & Camille for Moda

For the dress I cut 2 - 12" long x 16" wide pieces.  Then I cut triangles off that were 4" long and 2 1/2" wide.  The ruffle was 4" x WOF.  The tie was 1 1/2" x WOF before sewing and turning.  Each one took about 1/2 yard of fabric, plus a coordinating tie.

Fabric: Good Fortune by Kate Spain for Moda

They fit perfectly for about a 9 month size dress, and look cute with a t-shirt and leggings too!

Fabric: Preeti by Jessica Swift for Blend
It is so fun to see my cute little girl in clothes I made her!

Dress2


Silas had fun taking picture too, he just loves his little sister, it is too sweet!  Cute dresses and cute kids, what more could a mom want?


Oh, and I was wondering, do you buy coordinating thread for sewing clothes?  All I had on hand was neutrals, and it worked fine for these simple dresses...but am I the only one who sews everything with neutrals?

By Jennie {Clover and Violet} at 7:34 AM
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21 comments:

  1. LauraJune 28, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I was always taught to match the thread to the fabric, especially for topstitching. But that was when I sewed clothing. As I have begun to quilt I started using neutral threads and i like the look of the neutrals even as topstitching. If I have a matching color at home, I use it. If I don't, I use neutrals.

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  2. JenJune 28, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    I do try to match my thread (or at least coordinate) when I'm topstitching! But those are darling!

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  3. Clara {Clover and Violet}June 28, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I used to buy matching thread for every outfit I sewed, but that adds up and then you have lots of partial spools. ISince I have begun quilting I think neutral is better, for me anyway! I have seen some clothing for children that had topstitching with embroidery stitching from a machine and thought it looked adorable.

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  4. Clara {Clover and Violet}June 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    P.S. the little dresses are adorable, but I am more interested in the little model, she's adorable and I can't believe she is already standing up!! I must see her soon!

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  5. JudiJune 28, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    GORGEOUS dresses & GORGEOUS children! How lucky you are!

    And NO you're not the only one to sew with neutrals, lol. It's much more convenient than constantly changing threads.

    Judi

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  6. LibbyJune 28, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    ADORABLE............The dresses and of course Norah and Silas, so, so, precious.

    The thread ~ you are NOT the only one using neutrals....

    You have a beautiful family.

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  7. needle and nestJune 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Goodness, she is cute. And those chubby legs!!! :) I love these little dresses – the ruffle at the bottom really makes them stand out.

    As to coordinating thread, I usually don't bother if I can get away with it. Sometimes, though, I have something in my stash already that works or the stitching would simply stand out too much for my taste. In that case, I will buy new thread. And I never buy different thread for my serger... I haven't serged anything dark enough for anything other than white cones yet. :)

    P.S. This is Michelle from If Toys Could Talk/Little Peanut. I updated my blog URL and name recently (my toy blog is still the same), to allow me to go in some new directions.

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  8. Amy, a redeemed sheepJune 28, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Just look at those darling dimpled knees! What a doll!

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  9. Carrie P.June 28, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    such little sweeties.

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeJune 28, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! And the dress is adorable too. :)

    A fight with your serger? Yikes! I have never even plugged me in. Which makes my husband wonder why I insisted that I "needed" a serger in the first place!

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  11. dannyscotlandJune 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I love these dresses! She is so stinking cute! When I get around to sewing something I do use a coordinating thread, but I don't normally buy new thread, I just use something close that I have on hand. I have these huge spools of thread that last forever, I can't remember when I got them. That's what I use, and if the color isn't perfect, I don't worry too much because chances are, the clothes aren't perfect, either!

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  12. pasqueflowerJune 28, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Cute! Cute! Cute!
    I like to match thread to fabric color for garment sewing, especially if there is topstitching, but that's just a personal preference. I use neutrals all the time for quilting.

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  13. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJune 28, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Your kids are super adorable...and those pillowcase dresses are so sweet for this summer weather, too :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  14. evelynJune 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    With those two cuties around, I am amazed that you get any sewing done. Love the little dresses.
    I having been buying neutral thread for the past few years. Only use the old colored ones if they are a close match.

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  15. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    They're adorable and so is the model.

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  16. randi--i have to sayJune 28, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. The cuteness here is too much! Adorable! And the dresses are great too! :)

    Thread-neutral. I am too cheap to buy matching.

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  17. ChrissyJune 29, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    What a cutie patootie!!! I love those chubby little legs.
    The dress' look great.

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  18. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMJuly 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Oh, adorable photos Jennie of little Norah and Silas and the dresses are so pretty...I have the same problem with my serger though...I always dread threading it up!
    Susan x

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  19. koraleeJuly 1, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Oh my how adorable!!! I am in love with these sweet dresses and lovely little Norah and her cute little feet. xoxo

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  20. corners of my lifeJuly 5, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Such a sweet dress for a sweet baby.

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  21. Robin in New JerseyJuly 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Adorable!

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