Saturday, March 13, 2010

I Made a Pillowcase Dress!

I'm standing by my stance that I'm not crafty... But I'm taking a stab at new crafts as a part of my apparent nesting craze.

I'm not going to post a DIY for this one right now, I'm sure you could google and find lots of tutorials. I like this tutorial on Baby Rabies, but it's a little different than the one I made since I added more frill and ribbon. I found her tutorial after I made mine and quite honestly I kinda just "wong it" with this one and didn't follow measurements or a pattern besides holding it up to a couple of other dresses I've bought for her.




Not bad for my first one but I'm going to make another attempt soon!I was hoping it would come out about 3 month-size but it's really small, more like newborn size. So hopefully she'll be more around 7lbs when she's born and not like her more than 10lb daddy! We'll see!

Promise the next one I make (if it's cuter) I'll post all my own DIY instructions so you can make your own pillowcase dress!

What do you think? Like it?

20 comments:

  1. MelissaMarch 10, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Super, duper cute! You did a great job. And thanks for linking to my tutorial. I'm going to have to add some extra frills and ribbons to my next one like you did.

    Jill from BabyRabies

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  2. Theodora OfosuhimaMarch 11, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    This is a great job, Future Mama. I can say you've found your new vocation, making cuties baby stuff. I love it. Oh I want to that ASAP!;) Good job really, well done I really love it. Oh, I can start by doing it for the house, but just when I finish my studies. :) xxxMsBabyPlan

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  3. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Very very cute! Great job for just winging it!

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  4. MeganMarch 11, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    That's really impressive! That came out really well! I love the ribbon you used! I don't even own a sewing machine...

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  5. NikusMarch 11, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    So freaking cute! Good job.

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  6. Meg from Megs A Mommy!March 11, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    It looks like it's 3 months to me!!

    Beautiful! I am still afraid of my sewing machine.

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  7. LeeceeMarch 11, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Cute. Good job for a first-timer.

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  8. Meghann PMarch 11, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Super cute! Can you make one for a 25 year old?? ;)

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  9. High Heeled MamaMarch 11, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    That's really cute. I can't sew to save my life, lol!

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  10. March 11, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    So darling! You got skills girl!

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  11. MammatalkMarch 11, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Totally darling!

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  12. Busted KateMarch 11, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Already told ya on Twitter, but this is soooo super cute. Way to go!

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  13. Heather@WHMBMarch 11, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Adorable!!! You are going to have so much fun with this girlie stuff. :)

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  14. TheSmellyArmpitMarch 12, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    This is so cute! My little girl is due in July and I'll have to try this out. :) Visiting from Follow Friday and am your newest follower.

    MageeMommy
    http://mageebaby.blogspot.com

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  15. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyMarch 12, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    It turned out well for your first attempt. Operating a sewing machine is challenging in and of itself.

    -Kerry
    Yummommy.blogspot.com

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  16. AmyMarch 13, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    I'm very impressed! I really have no sewing abilities...I think I need to learn those before I become a wife myself in July 2011.

    Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!

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  17. Theodora OfosuhimaMarch 13, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Happy SAT sharefest, I am so late in visit my RockNRoll blogs.

    Check out my new blog design, it so cool I want to share it with everyone :)!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    My baby-making days are over, but I have several friends who are pregnant, and this is a great idea for a baby gift! I never would have thought of making a dress out of a pillowcase. Genius!
    And your first attempt is beautiful, too!

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  19. winterpeachblogMarch 17, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    I've seen tons of pillowcase dresses - I like yours the best! That's my kind of style. Arlene

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  20. The Kelley FamilyMay 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    That's really cute. I can't sew to save my life, lol!

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