If you have some sweet little girls that are sprouting before your eyes – it’s time to sew up some quick, simple, and easier-than-home-economics-class, little dresses for them to frolic around in.
All you will needs is some pre-smocked fabric, and an hour of your time (or less) – and you’ll have some perfect spring/summer clothes to add to their wardrobe.
To measure where you will cut, turn your fabric wrong side out and wrap it around the body. You want the top smocked portion to be snug, but not pulling tight.
Before you cut the bottom portion of the dress, notice the curvature of the other side of the folded dress. You want to match that curve as best as you can when you cut, rather than going in a straight line down the fabric.
First, open up the dress and fold it so right sides are facing out and match the edges up evenly. Pin securely in place all the way down this edge where you will create your back seam.