How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress [Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower]



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The Peek-a-Boo Wildflower Dress Sewing pattern is packed with so many options you can sew 144 different little girl's dresses! I'm sharing my tips and tricks for sewing up these gorgeous little dresses quickly and easily.


Sewing Your Own Clothes

Sewing your own clothes is a fun and relaxing (if addictive!!) hobby that will allow you to craft a wardrobe that's as unique as you are. With a few basic techniques under your belt and some clever tricks up your sleeves you can create beautiful clothes that you'll be proud to wear. Keep on reading for tips and techniques that will help you to master this hugely rewarding skill.


Sewing Supplies You’ll Need

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

WILDFLOWER DRESS Schmetz Machine Needles - Universal Size 80 Coats Moon Thread 1000yd Reel M084 Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Flower Buttons Size 24 100 Piece Bag Embroidery Scissors Tailors Scissors Rotary Cutter Extra Large Universal Ruler 6 x 24 Inch Olfa Folding Cutting Mat Wonder-Clips Magnetic Pin Cushion Seam Ripper Tape Measure Sewing Gauge 6 Inch Sewing Needles Bernina 1008S Sewing Machine Bernina Overlocker Machine

The fabric is from my stash.

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Sash

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

The front part of the sash gets tacked onto the bodice right at the start of sewing.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

The ties are just two long lengths of fabric.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

With the ends cut off at an angle.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

After sewing them together I've clipped the corners and turned them the right side out.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

For a really neat finish I've top stitched around the edges of the sash ties.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

The sash ties are then tacked the bodice at the sides. The rest of the dress can then be sewn as normal.


Bodice

I'm not a fan of zips on the back of clothing. I can never make them look neat which is probably more due to my lack of skill more than anything else. But the zip puller always seems to sit right on the sensitive skin at the base of the neck and that would really irritate me. Despite having a good sized stash of zips I never seem to have the right length in a suitable colour.

Buttons now that's a whole different matter. I have about a gazillion different buttons, three generations worth of buttons hoarded and saved for "when they come in useful". Any excuse to use them up gets my vote.

So when I saw that the Wildflower Dress from Peek A Boo patterns has a button closure I snapped it up straightaway.

I've used light weight interfacing to reinforce the back opening.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I typically pin my seams before sewing them with my sewing machine.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

The bototm edge of the bodice lining is easiest to press up before sewing the seams.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I clip the neckline so that it lies nice and flat.


Sleeves

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

The bodice and bodice lining need to be tacked topgether at the arm hole, just to hold them in place while setting in the sleeve.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I've pressed a simple hem into the bottom edge of the sleeves.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

Then I pin the side seams.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

Before stitching the hem in place.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I prefer to machine gather the sleeve caps to get the gathers nice and even.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

Then I can set in the sleeves in the usual way.


Skirt

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

The skirt construction is super simple, just a front and back seam.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

There's sooo much gathering!!

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I like to overlock the raw edges on my hems.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I used to eyeball my hems but they've got so much neater since I started taking the time to check the hem depth with a sewing gauge. It only takes a few minutes and it looks so much neater when the hem is finished.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I've gone for a single needle to stitch my hem. I often use a twin needle but on this dress a simple single line of stitching seemed more appropriate.


Finishing Touches

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I also make use of my sewing gauge for marking out the button holes.

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I like to leave the bodice lining until last. The turned under edge of the lining its hand sewn onto the gathered part of the skirt. The stitches are neatly hidden from the front of the skirt and barely visible from the inside of the bodice. It takes quite a bit of time but the perfect finish is worth the extra effort of hand sewing.


How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

I do hope this sewing project inspires you to have a go at sewing your own projects. Follow me on your favourite social media channel to see more craft projects like this.

Bridie @ Simply Crafting

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Sewing Supplies You’ll Need

How to Sew a Girls Summer Dress Easy Sewing Project with Peek-a-Boo Wildflower

WILDFLOWER DRESS Schmetz Machine Needles - Universal Size 80 Coats Moon Thread 1000yd Reel M084 Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Moon Thread 5000 Yard Cone Flower Buttons Size 24 100 Piece Bag Embroidery Scissors Tailors Scissors Rotary Cutter Extra Large Universal Ruler 6 x 24 Inch Olfa Folding Cutting Mat Wonder-Clips Magnetic Pin Cushion Seam Ripper Tape Measure Sewing Gauge 6 Inch Sewing Needles Bernina 1008S Sewing Machine Bernina Overlocker Machine

The fabric is from my stash.

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