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DIY Onesie Dresses

July 21, 2014

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Having a granddaughter is so much fun. Don’t get me wrong – I still spoil my grandson (my daughter can attest to that!), but having a little girl to shop and sew for after 6 years of boy stuff brings all sorts of new fun to being “Nanny”! Like these DIY onesie dresses. Apparently onesie dresses have made their rounds on Pinterest and blogs for a couple of years, but they’re new to me since I’ve been in “little boy world” for a while.

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It only takes about 1/3 yard of fabric to make these dresses for the 3-month size onesies. The amount of fabric you buy determines the length of the skirt section (minus an inch for the hem) that is sewn onto the onesie. You’ll also need the following to make these onesie dresses (this list contains affiliate links):

  • sewing machine (this machine is on my wish list!)
  • thread
  • sewing scissors
  • sewing gauge
  • onesies
  • elastic, bias tape, ribbon
  • disappearing ink pen

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For the placement of the skirt on the onesie, I measured down one inch below each arm hole seam. Then I made two tiny, light dots with a pen and then used a straight edge to make more dots to ensure my skirt would be sewn on straight. These dots are covered with skirt so I didn’t worry about using a disappearing ink pen. Although I’m sure I have one somewhere.

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One of the ways to gather the fabric is to sew on a length of elastic. You pull the elastic while sewing.

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I prefer to just use the good old basting stitch and pull the bobbin thread. Then I sew on some coordinating bias tape.

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After the bias tape is sewn on, I trim the edge close to the bias tape, fold over, and stitch onto the onesie.

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Of course I had to add some extras, like ribbon and lace.

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You know you have way too much ribbon when you have some that matches your fabric exactly! And you know you have enough headbands if one matches the fabric perfectly!

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Oh that sweet, little face!

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You may also like to make these Fabric Flower Headbands to match!


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Comments

  1. Mitzi says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:31 am

    These are adorable!! Great way to add fun to such a practical piece– thanks for sharing, I’ll share too 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks so much Mitzi! I appreciate the share! And yes, they are practical, too. Especially since the skirt doesn’t ride up under her arms when holding her.

      Reply
    • amanda@lifeasmrsmeerson says

      March 6, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      These are adorable! About how large was the skirt piece? (I may have missed it.) I want to make one for a baby shower in a few weeks and don’t have a baby to measure. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jeanie says

        March 7, 2016 at 11:24 am

        Hi Amanda,
        It only takes about 1/3 yard of fabric to make these dresses for the 3-month size onesies.

        Reply
  2. Adrianne says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Adorable! (And the dresses are cute too!) 😉

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Thank you Adrianne! We ADORE her!

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:50 am

    The dresses are absolutely darling!!! LOVE!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you Christine. They were so fun to make…I had to stop myself from making more!

      Reply
  4. Breanne says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Oh these are soooooo adorable!! We have a baby boy due in October, but a good friend with a girl due in November so I might have to try this for when she’s a little older!! Thanks for sharing, and cute pictures!! 🙂

    Breanne
    All of The Pretty Things Here

    http://alloftheprettythingshere.com/the-choice-for-natural-childbirth/

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you Breanne! Congrats on the baby news! You will LOVE having a little boy – I guarantee it! Best wishes!

      Reply
  5. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says

    July 22, 2014 at 3:47 am

    Your grandbaby is so sweet!!! And I love the little dresses ~ they’re simple but super cute.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks Lori! And the best part is that they were so simple to make!

      Reply
  6. Sandy says

    August 11, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    I’m so glad you shared this. I’ve been looking for a onesie dress pattern to make for my great great niece. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Nancy says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    Do you sew the back together or just leave it open?
    Does it stretch with the onesie?
    So cute.
    Thank you

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    February 8, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    So cute! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  9. hey says

    February 18, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    yo

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    February 21, 2016 at 6:34 am

    Well THIS wasn’t a thing when my daughter was a baby, or she would have worn nothing else! Isn’t it funny how you can be oblivious to a trend until it comes onto your radar!
    I love these and your grand daughter is just so lovely too.

    Reply
  11. Marie, The Interior Frugalista says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Jeannie, I followed your tutorial last weekend and made two cute onesie dresses for my niece’s babu shower. They were a hit!

    Reply
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    February 26, 2016 at 2:21 pm

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  14. Trisha says

    July 13, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    I’m a beginner sewer. When you sew the matching ribbon on top of the dress do you sew it onto the elastic? If so do you pull the elastic to stretch it as you see it on? Im worried I am going to see it on and the ribbon may not stretch with the onesie when I put it on her. I hope I am making sense. Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  15. Fotodor.com says

    March 24, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Thanks Bobbi! We love checking out all the great projects linked up to Teach Me Tuesday! Thanks so much for hosting and for having us ??

    Reply
  16. Sandy says

    September 6, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    I was just looking for simple onesie dresses and came across your tutorial. I made one in about 45 minutes and it’s so cute!

    Reply
  17. Shelly Stokes says

    September 6, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    These party dresses are so good. I think they are comfortable and soft.

    Reply
  18. jara jeni says

    September 16, 2021 at 12:26 am

    Gorgeous dress – the polar bear is just too cute! I won a lovely hat and sleepsuit from them and the quality is awesome; that sleepsuit has been worn more than just about any item of my daughter’s clothing and it’s in better condition than a lot of stuff which has been washed twice! #triedtested

    Reply

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