Happy Monday Lovelies!
I made this dress on a quick whim last week since I wanted to try and play along with at least one of the Sewcialists Mini Challenges this year. I spun the challenge wheel and got the color Coral, and I so happened to have a coral sheet sitting in my upcycled pile so it worked out perfectly! I made an Instagram post yesterday (you can see the before and after VIDEO there) and realized I should prolly blog about it too, and while I’m at it just do a review of the pattern! So really, killing two birds with one stone in both instances! lol
Upcycling Tip: Using bed sheets as fabric is one of the best ways to get a bang for your buck! You get a huge amount of yardage both in length and width for a fraction of the price you’d pay for a regular yard of fabric!
![DIY Upcycled Bed Sheet to Child's Dress](https://i0.wp.com/candiceayala.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/beforeandafter-1024x1024.jpg?resize=900%2C900&ssl=1)
Now for the information you’re really here for! Let’s talk about the pattern!
Pattern Description: – The Green Street Top & Dress from Lil Luxe Collections
The Green Street top and dress is a sweet baby doll style that can be worn alone during summer months or layered over your girls favorite dress on summer days. The bodice is a classic tank top style while the fully pleated skirt adds a touch of elegance. – cited from website.
![DIY Upcycled Bed Sheet to Child's Dress](https://i0.wp.com/candiceayala.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/blog4-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Pattern Sizing: Sizes 18months – 10. I made a size 3 determined from her finished chest measurement, and lengthened the skirt using the size 6 measurements.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern once you were done sewing it? YES.
![DIY Upcycled Bed Sheet to Child's Dress](https://i0.wp.com/candiceayala.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/blog6-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
![DIY Upcycled Bed Sheet to Child's Dress](https://i0.wp.com/candiceayala.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/blog2-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Were the instructions easy to follow? YES.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
What did you dislike about the pattern? Not a thing.
What’s your favorite thing about the pattern? I love the simplicity of the dress and the fact that it doesn’t have any closures.
![DIY Upcycled Bed Sheet to Child's Dress](https://i0.wp.com/candiceayala.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/blog1-1024x748.jpg?resize=900%2C657&ssl=1)
Where can I find this pattern? You can find The Green Street Top and Dress PDF Pattern HERE.
Would you make this pattern again? YES! It’s perfect for summer.
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Anything you would do differently? I think for the ones after this, I’ll try and incorporate pockets.
![DIY Upcycled Bed Sheet to Child's Dress](https://i0.wp.com/candiceayala.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/blog5-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
And that’s it for todays post guys! Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a productive week!
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