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The fabric in this post was provided by  Two Blue Birdies, an online fabric shop based in Australia. Their shop is full of beautiful fabrics and 100% wool felt!

Happy May! I can’t believe it is already May. The summer is one of my favorite times, and it’s also fun to sew for. I knew this stack of pretty fabric had to be turned into baby clothes, the

co lors are perfect for summer. I picked them all out without realized the c olor sc heme was very green and pink! I guess those are great summer colors.

EASY BABY DRESS PATTERN FOR THE SUMMERTIME

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The fabrics arrived pretty quickly, considering it came all the way from Down Under! If you live in Australia it ships for free if you purchase $50 or more. I was pretty tempted to buy some of

their 100% wool felt, but didn’t because it’s too hot for felt right now. They have a ton of great co lors, though. I was impressed by the shop’s great customer service and excellent

selection of fabric. I hate fabric shops that stoc k every fabric on the planet, it’s so hard to find good fabric. At Two Blue Birdies, I felt like the shop was full of only pretty, quality fabrics.

The site is easy to navigate and there is even a whole section of Boyish prints!

On with the tutorial! This baby top/dress pattern is super simple. I started with the idea of having gathered straps. The straps have elastic in them, which bunches up the fabric and also

makes them really easy to slip on. Because this top/dress fits loosely , it will fit for a while, hopefully all summer. I’m guessing it will fit a 3-9 month size range.

easy baby dress pattern

Materials:

-pdf pattern (size 3-6+ months)

-1/2 yard fabric

-10″ of one inch elastic, cut into two 5″ pieces

 

First cut 4 bodice pieces from the free pattern. You’ll also need 2 strap pieces (10″ by 2″) and 1 skirt piece (7″ by 44″ for a top, 10″ by 44″ for a dress).

 

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To make the straps, sew each rectangle into a tube. Turn and thread elastic through u sing a safety pin. Pin at each end and sew the elastic in place.

Pin elastic straps 3/8″ in from the top of the bodice. Pin and baste. Then stack a second bodice piece over the first, right side facing down. Pin and sew the top edge and underarm

edges. Trim seam allowance and turn. Then sew the other ends of the straps to the back bodice the same way. Sew side seams.

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Gather the skirt using a baste stitch or a ruffler foot. You c an also choose to pleat it. Sew up side seam.

Attach to the bodice by pinning right sides together.

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Hem the bottom edge and you’re done! I added a little pocket to this one.

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Fabrics used in this post:

Floral: Tanya Whelan – Delilah – Amelie – White

Polka Dot: Kaffe Classics – Moss Spot s

Green Ombre: Riley Blake – Ombre Solid in Green

Pink Plaid: October Afternoon – Farm Fresh – Pink Haybale

B/W pocket: Michele D’Amore – Floralicious – Black Squiggle

I think these will be super cute worn over a swimsuit or maybe with a pair of bloomers.

What are your favorite summertime clothes for girls? I have never had to dress a girl in the summer so I need some ideas!

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Elaine says:

May 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM

This is so cute, any ideas if this would fit 12 months, or how to resize?

kate says:

May 1, 2013 at 9:01 AM

It might, but if you’re not sure you can print it at 110% or 120% (change in print settings) to make the bodice piece a little bigger.

Just lay the pattern piece on top of a dress or shirt you already have to make sure it will fit right! Good luck :)

Jackie says:

May 1, 2013 at 10:36 AM

 Absolutely adorable Kate. I can’t wait to see what they look like on Lena.

 Abby  says:

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May 1, 2013 at 10:49 AM

These are so sweet! I love the shoulder straps, and those fabrics are beautiful!

Rachel says:

May 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Love the straps (and the fabric). Been searching for a baby gift for a few little girls making their way into the world these might just fit the

 bill!

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Sue Horne says:

May 1, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Oh how perfect!! A bodice that will be perfect for a monogram or applique!! I am printing this template now!! Thank you for this adorable

little dress….I think I will make a headband to match using the elastic idea with a fabric flower….girly-girly!!!

Cristalia  says:

May 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM

OMG! Love it! Making a couple for my baby niece. Cheers! Cristalia

Cassandra says:

May 1, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Sew sweet! Thanks for sharing hun… I can see me making one or two of these for miss baby bump once she’s here :)

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 Allison says:

May 1, 2013 at 10:48 PM

Lovely little dress. I’ ll be making it for my chubby like 4 month old, soon. Wish I had all that cute fabric you do!

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 Allison says:

May 1, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Oh, um, I meant “chubby little 4 month old”.

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 yuleidy  says:

May 2, 2013 at 10:15 AM

hola esta bello como lo sacaría para una niña de dos años

Hannah says:

May 2, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Kate,

I have three little boys and always loved your blog as you have some really cute boy tutorials which can be so hard to find. I then had my 

fourth baby in January and we had a girl! I am LOVING your blog even more and am having so much fun sewing for a baby girl. I live in

England so am much less likely to need a huge stash of summer clothes as it will probably rain anyway, but I’m going to make a bunch of 

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these dresses and team them with leggings and a cardigan (sweater?!) while the weather here is still a bit chilly.

Thank y ou for posting this!

Jenny  says:

May 3, 2013 at 1:39 AM

I love this! I know what I will be sewing for my little girl this week :)

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Jess the Sewing Rabbit says:

May 6, 2013 at 7:31 AM

So so cute Kate, absolutely adore them!

Trina Baxter says:

May 6, 2013 at 3:08 PM

I made one of these last night, oh so cute!

Making another one tonight!

Kathy Laird says:

May 7, 2013 at 11:49 AM

These are so adorable! I wish that this was av ailable in 24 month or 2T size. :-D My almost 1 8 month old granddaughter is the length of a 2

1/2 year old.

Jenny  says:

May 9, 2013 at 5:24 PM

I made one! http://theexperimentalcrafter.blogspot.com/2013/05/sewing-triumphs-and-trepidations.html

It turned out great. Thanks for sharing your pattern!

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Melody Eddy  says:

May 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Thanks Kate, I’m always so impressed when y ou hardworking bloggers give us such a great online community and wealth of knowledge and

then FREE patterns! Hooray! Very grateful :)

Jen says:

May 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM

So adorable, Kate! Now I just need a baby to put one on… :)sa

Sarah says:

May 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! You made it very easy to follow! I haven’t sewn since highschool, but after finally digging out

my machine and warming up on a couple pillowcases and a purse, I wanted to tackle something cute for my baby niece! She’s a small 1 yr

old, so I enlarged the pattern a little, and I think it came together really well! http://pinterest.com/pin/215609900883139427/

Thanks again!

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