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I think the PERFECT beginner sewing project is a Pillowcase Dress – you learn straight stitching, even making a casing, and you get a super cute item when you’re done (versus sewing a lame pillow or something). And if you mess it way up, what are you out, a $0.25 used pillowcase- worth the risk!
Themed dresses, in review – Snowman, Pumpkins, Ghost:
Did I mention my daughter got her own sewing machine for Christmas?? She’s already made the customary lame pillow for her doll, so moving on, I put HER in charge of designing and sewing the Valentine’s Pillowcase Dress. So it was all her – I think she did great.
And yes, there was snow out when we took the picture – but light is so much better outside – here’s the “I’m cold – are we done yet??) look:
The Patched Jeans are a different fabric, but I still think they look cute with the whole outfit. And yes, you may have noticed in the sewing-in-action pictures, the girls are loving the Curly Hair Trick.
So now, look forward to the next seasonal pillowcase for March – actually, just kidding – what would it be, a big creepy leprechaun head?? I’ll pass.
Green Gracie Home says
she did an awesome job! and it is fantastic that you are letting her have freedom to play and learn – that is how I learned and I love to sew to this day. How about a really cute 4 leaf clover or pot of gold? I look forward to these dresses 😉
Melanna says
I’m starring this so i remember to pull it out as a beginner sewing lesson when my girls are big enough to sew (they’re currently 2.5 and 6 months so we have some time). I love pillowcase dresses!
And I’m with the above commenter, do a big shamrock! Even better if it can be sparkly. 🙂
Michelle@Somedaycrafts says
I think it is great you let your daughter do this. LOve it! She’s got a great future with sewing. I’m featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Joy says
I guess i am not as brave as you…my daughter is not allowed to touch my machine…maybe in another year or2! Cute as always!
Karen says
Your daughter did a great job! Love the hair also! What is a good age to start teaching sewing? My daughter is almost 3 and loves to be right there with me when I sew. Her current job is to hand me pins (carefully).
cleverlyinspired says
So stinkin cute!
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
That is adorable! She did a fabulous job!!! I love that you’re already teaching her to sew! She’ll be amazing!!
For March you could do a 4 leaf clover… 😉
M* {Daydream Believers} says
Aw, she did a great job! 🙂
…and for March; how about a lucky shamrock or a rainbow with a pot o’gold? 😉
Chris says
I think it’s fabulous that your daughter is sewing. Mine is almost ready to try her hand too.
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Chiara says
Oh, how I love this, and oh how I am laughing that I am not even skilled enough to sew as well as your daughter! She has skills!
I featured this darling post on my Friday Favorites post, so thank you for sharing your awesome project.
Mrs.D says
Love it! I am just learning to sew and love the idea of making something so cute for my girls. Thanks for sharing.
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More Than A Mom says
Fabulous job. I love the little model too.
I have a friend who just got a machine. Perhaps she can start on this as a project – since your daughter handled it so nicely! I may even be tempted to make one (or two) myself!
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DeniseAngela says
that is too cute!! its great that your daughter likes sewing!!
Humble Homemaker says
Adorable! I absolutely love this idea. 🙂
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Jana says
How cute is that dress? And how cute is she making it? Thanks for linking up over at Giggles, Glitz & Glam!
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Kimberly says
Visiting from Funky Polkadot Giraffe – so cute! And I love that your little one helped with the sewing – that’s great!
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Maggie says
wow, I wish my mom had teach me at a young age. Now I would be able to whip things up…
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Tammy @ she wears flowers says
This is darling! Way to go on teaching her to sew!!
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says
I love it!! She did a great job!
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Crystal says
Adorrable of course. thanks for linking up to my challenge this month.
Daffy's Dream says
wow! great work.
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