I have been buying more fat quarters than yardage lately, which is economical yet sometimes doesn’t give me enough fabric to complete a project so I have to get a bit “creative” with the use of them. Which by the way, has lead to some of my favorite projects. (and why most of my sewing patterns can be made using fat quarters).
This little baby gift is made from 6 fat quarters and 1 yard of fabric (for the backing). It’s a little pillowcase dress & stroller size quilt (it’s small about 30×30 finished). There are enough scraps left from the fat quarters that you could decorate a couple of burp cloths to match if you like, or maybe make a little matching hair bow?
Crafty Girls Workshop says
How incredibly adorable! I love, love, LOVE the Nicey Jane line and am so happy to see some more project ideas using that fabric. I hope you don’t mind my little plug here, but Crafty Girls Workshop has several of the fabrics in the Nicey Jane line that would be perfect made into the dress or the quilt! And we even have the option to purchase just a fat quarter cut! What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing this!
Anna
Amber says
Love thsi quilt…but then again I love anything made out of anything Heather Bailey (I just used her Pop Garden line for my daughter’s big girl room re-do)
When I make pillow case dress, I make a rectangle(some where around 1.75 & 2 ratio) and cut a “J” shape for the arms. I have also used bias tape for the arm holes to be a littl heavier duty.
Keriann says
Perfect!! I have 2 different 4 packs of fat quarter coordinates that I just haven’t done anything with. (clearance purchases) The stroller size quilt is a great idea! I’m whipping these up tonight! (hopefully haha)
Chris says
So fun, Melissa. I have just discovered fat quarters, myself. I’m excited to do something like this soon.
Tara says
This is adorable! Lately I’ve been into 10 inch squares, but this is making me want to buy some fat quarters next!
Cadiedid says
I love this! My daughter is almost 6 months. I will definitely be trying this out and I’ll let you know about the sizing. Too cute! I have been collecting pillowcases for when she gets bigger. I’m so glad that I don’t have to wait!
Helene says
You can download the dress pattern from Nancys Notions. It is called “Little Dresses for Africa”. I have made over a dozen in various sizes to be sent to Africa.
Marjorie says
So sweet! Love that fabric you used and the great tutorial on using up those fat quarters. I seem to collect a lot of those too 😉
Jessica says
http://www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/
This is a nonprofit organization that asks people to make pillowcase dresses for African girls. There’s a pattern on the website if you ever need one!
Allison says
Super cute! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the fabric!! 🙂
ificould says
So stinkin’ cute!! I love your fabric, too. I posted a link on our blog: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/06/fat-quarter-baby-dress-quilt.html
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Thanks for the great tutorial!
Missy
SillyMama says
Love it!! Just love it! Thanks again for such a simple, but great idea. I have lots of this fabric without a project, but not anymore! Enjoy the day!
Melissa says
I love, love, love the wild rose print fabric!! So pretty…
Chelley says
This is the pillowcase dress pattern that I have used: http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2008/08/vintage-pillowcase-dress-dont-go-summer.html
Just a tip … for the stroller blanket … if you attach a ribbon loop to the side or make a large buttonhole near the center, it can be attached to the stroller. I always hated trying to keep my babies’ blankets up off of the floor!
Naomi says
I used this pattern which you have to email her to receive. It turned out very cute… the arm holes were a little big though, I would make them smaller next time. http://habitual.wordpress.com/sundress-pattern/
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
Sooo beautiful! I love the fabric you used!
XOXO
Jen
Heather says
there is a great pattern on froglegsandpigtails.com. wonderful pattern for kids and mom.
check out my blog for lots of free tutorials.
http://callmecraftymomma.blogspot.com/
Lori says
Melissa, this is adorable! I actually made a pillowcase using these same 2 focus fabrics over the weekend. My mother in law was here and showed my how to do a crocheted edging around it. It turned out really cute. I’ll have to post a pic soon. Again, great job!
Erin says
This is so cute! I am definitely obsessed with fat quarters, so these projects are for me. I actually just bought 10 new fat quarters on Tuesday. I love them. Thanks for sharing!
Erin
http://www.frundy.com
Crafty Gemini says
Great little tutorial! I love the fabrics you used, too! I wanted to send you my link for a simple pillowcase dress I have on my blog. I posted a video tutorial and I also sell the print version of my pattern and step-by-step tutorial for $3.
http://craftygemini.blogspot.com/2010/05/pillowcase-dresses.html
SueMurph says
So sweet and simple…I think I may have to enlarge the summer dress for my four year old!
Life in Rehab says
That so makes me wish Savannah was tiny again…
mel says
Very cute! I love the dress/blanket combo as a gift idea!!
There are several pillowcase style dress tutes available. I use sewing.craftgossip.com for quick searches, but here are a few blogs that have cute ones off the top of my head (and that I have tried):
Prudent Baby
Made by Rae
Made by Petchy
Can’t wait to see your bow tute!!
Cheryl says
I love the dress! So perfect for summer. And the quilt is darling. Those fabrics and colors are a wonderful color combination.
I haven’t sewed in a while, but I too love fat quarters because it takes the guess work out of finding the right fabric and gives me a pile that work.
Are you ready for summer? We’ll be living at the pool, but I wouldnt’ have it any other way. Swim meets start on Wednesday. I love the more carefree days June and July offer.
Miss you!
tumbleweedsandtwisters says
Sew cute!! As for pillowcase dress tutorials… there is a free one at carolinafair.blogspot.com to make one from three fat quarters!
RM @ LMMP says
Melissa,
I have a really great pillowcase type dress tutorial that I can give you if you want one that has that polished look without the “woops I lost it” of the ribbon getting lost.
Let me know if you want it.
Rave
Tere says
Very cute! I love the fabrics and colors! I have a link party every Thursday if you are interested in linking up.
PonyTails&FishScales
terelauritsen.blogspot.com
Sue xx says
Hi Melissa,
Have just linked to this tutorial after making a dress to your pattern…have used straps instead of the ribbon as my dress is for a newborn.
Well done…lots of lovely things here!
xxx
mary green says
I was doing this quilt and found it does not measure 32x 34. it measures a little over 23 x 39 1/2 what did I do wrong??/
Judy says
Can someone please tell me how to print these directions.
Katie from Primitive Stuff says
If you Google DRESS A GIRL you will see the patterns the organization uses for their pillowcase dresses.
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