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Debbie Shore's Dressmaking Studio: Children's Party Dress

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Debbie Shore's Dressmaking Studio: Children's Party Dress

Enjoy this Children's Party Dress sewing pattern by Debbie Shore – simply reuse an old shirt as well as a child's top!

About the project

This is such an effective upcycling project, as the fastenings, binding and hem are carried over from the original items! Simply combine a children's shirt or t-shirt with the bottom of an old shirt to create a skirt! There was plenty of shirt fabric left over to make a cute matching headband, too.

This project is from my book Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets: Essential Skills for Dressmakers, where you can find further guidance on making garments.

Looking for more dressmaking projects?

There are more clothes and accessories designed for children on the site: Spring Shirring Dress, Child's Summer Hat, Children's Hooded Bath to Beach Poncho.

For more dressmaking inspo, why not check out my Pinterest too? The HYSC also has a Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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You will need:

Equipment

  • Sewing machine
  • Needle and thread (for hand sewing)
  • Scissors
  • Tape measure

Materials

  • A long-sleeved knitted child's top or child's t-shirt of your choice
  • An adult shirt

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Project steps:

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