I Feel Pretty Chevron Dress

By: Fabi for Tales of a Crafty Mommy

Combining sewing and crochet, this I Feel Pretty Chevron Dress is a great summer dress for little girls. Easy to make and fun to wear, this DIY dress pattern is easy to follow and can be made for girls of all ages. Combine a cute crocheted top with a fun fabric base and you'll have a dress that your little girl will love. This is an easy pattern to adapt and make your own, and you can create a couple dresses easily so your little girl always has something fun and festive to wear.

Primary TechniqueSewing

Easy

SeasonSummer

Sewn byMachine

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Materials:

½ yard fabric
Cotton yarn
I crochet hook
2 buttons
Sewing notions

Instructions:

Crocheted Collar

Ch. 70
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 10 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, dc in last 11 sts, turn. (73 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first dc now and throughout the pattern), skip 1st st, dc in next 11 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 15 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 15 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in last 12 sts, turn. (81 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 3: ch 2 , skip 1st st, dc in next 12 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 21 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 17 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in last 13 sts, turn. (99dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Row 4: ch 2 , skip 1st st, dc in next 13 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 23 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 19 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in last 14 sts, turn (107 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces)

Assembling the Dress

Cut your fabric using one of your daughter’s dresses or tops. Here you will cut the armholes out too.
Gather the top section of the dress (one side at a time) using a long stitch. Make sure it matches the length desired for the crochet collar. Repeat with the other fabric.
Using right sides together, sew the sides of the fabric and finish the raw edge (or serge it). Finish the bottom seam for the dress as well.
Pin your dress to the crochet collar and begin sewing using a slow speed. Be careful to not go over your pins.
Repeat the other side.
Sew a button or two to the collar. Layer the new dress with leggings if desired.