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Color-Block Shift Dress DIY {Free Sewing Pattern 2/3T}

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I love fun and easy dresses for kids, and shift dresses are at the top of that list! Farrah of the Sewing Rabbit Team is here today showing you how to sew an easy kid’s shift dress, with a free sewing pattern for size 2/3T.

How to Sew a Color-block Shift Dress – DIY

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Nothing signals the start of summer quite like brightly colored dresses! Get your Mod on with this easy to make Color Block Shift Dress.

Materials:
  • 1 yard of fabric
  • 1/2 yard of contrasting fabric
  • General sewing supplies
  • Pattern (size 2t/3t)

Most of my projects begin with the same self drafted pattern. I made a basic pattern that I use for both tops and dresses, by tracing one of my daughter’s tee shirts.  The pattern takes the guess work out of sewing. Plus it is easily customizable by adding or reducing the length or fullness to achieve your desired look. Trust me it is truly worth your time to make a sloper/pattern, it will be the first thing you grab when starting a sewing project.

First things first, I traced the pattern onto a blank sheet of paper so that I could make modifications to it without ruining the original pattern. Measure from the shoulder seam down to where you would like the color to block, then cut. Its that simple. I choose to do just 2 colors, but you could certainly use three or ten contrasting colors instead. The possibilities are endless with this trend.  If your little is a size 2t/3t, you are in luck!

 CLICK HERE FOR FREE COLOR BLOCK SHIFT DRESS PATTERN IN SIZE 2T/3T

Tip: For every cut you make be sure to add seam allowance where ever it attaches to the next section. Otherwise your garment will end up shorter than you had planned.

Your pattern pieces should look like this:

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Now that all of your pattern pieces are cut, now it’s time to sew. (I’m  not sure why I had DJ Lance Rock’s voice in my head when I typed that, I was almost tempted to type “Now break it down” #toddlermomproblems).

Instructions:

1. Sew front panel to back panel at the sides, right sides together.

2. Sew front facing to back facing at the sides, right sides together.

3. Sew front hem band to back hem band at the sides, right sides together. Sew the front hem band facing to back hem band facing at the sides, right sides together (This step is completely optional. You could just hem the hem band regularly, but I like the clean finish of using the facing with this fabric. Skip step 4 if you choose not to use the hem band facing).

4. Pin hem band facing to hem band right sides together. Sew lower edges together. Turn hem band facing inside. Press.

5. Pin facing to dress, right sides together, matching seams and centers. Sew around neckline and armholes. Turn facing to inside. Press.

6. Turn facing to outside, tuck front shoulder seams into back shoulder seams. Pin. Sew.

7. Pin hem band to front and back of dress, matching side seams. Sew.

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So, what’s your favorite style Summer Dress?

Be sure to come back for more easy color-blocking goodness later on this week!

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Left: Color Block Skirt by Sewbon, Middle: Color Block Shift Dress by Mingo & Grace, Right: Tomorrow’s Post by The Sewing Rabbit!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy Sewing!

 

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Comments

  1. Palak says

    June 17, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Love this! and what gorgeous photos. 🙂 Great tutorial Farrah!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 10:28 am

      Thank you. Did you spot my cool ironing board cover in the photos?

      Reply
      • Palak says

        June 17, 2013 at 10:36 am

        I did now! so cute– I want to make a light colored one now too!

        Reply
  2. Shannon says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:17 am

    What a cute little dress! It looks so comfy!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 11:25 am

      It is very comfy, she kept balling it up in her hands, wrinkling it. Ha!

      Reply
  3. Erin || Sewbon.com says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:22 am

    ADORABLE! Such a cute dress!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Erin

      Reply
  4. Elisa Clark says

    June 17, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    LOVE this dress! Thanks for sharing your pattern!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      thank you and you’re welcome

      Reply
  5. Becky A says

    June 17, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Love this! Is that knit or woven that you used?

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      Hi Becky, its knit but a woven would totally work with this pattern. You would probably need to add a small button and loop closure to the neckline if you use woven instead of knit.

      Reply
  6. KatieP says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    A fun idea would be to make it reversible. Love your colors. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      KatieP, Reversible would be awesome. I thought I randomly choose those colors, but they are the same color combination as my children’s plates, utensils and sippy cups. lol

      Reply
      • KatieP says

        June 17, 2013 at 6:55 pm

        That is funny. Sometimes we get in a color rut.

        Reply
  7. Hilary says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    This dress is so precious! It makes me wish I had a baby girl 🙂

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Awe Thank you.

      Reply
  8. Jen @ Eat. Sleep. MAKE. says

    June 17, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Love it Farrah, and your little model is so adorable!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks Jen! She is a HAM.

      Reply
  9. Vanessa@DesignsbySessa says

    June 17, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Precious!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks Nessa!

      Reply
  10. Emily says

    June 17, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Oh that is so cute!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks Emily

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    June 19, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Love this! She’s so adorable!

    Reply
    • Farrah says

      June 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you Sarah

      Reply
  12. celina says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Love love love this dress. So simple and so fun! I’m going to have to grade the dress up and make it for my Miss E.

    Reply
  13. Sarah says

    August 18, 2013 at 2:56 am

    This is adorable!! I would like to make one for my daughter’s first birthday, and for her friend too. Do you have any tips on re-sizing for a 1 year old? (Or maybe 18 months so she could grow into it) She has just started toddling around and looks so cute…

    Also I think this would be a beautiful autumn dress (maybe with a long sleeved top underneath) – would any warmer fabrics work well? What would you suggest?

    Sorry, I am a bit of a beginner with my sewing machine!

    Reply

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