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Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Introduction

A dress made to rule a kingdom

Use an upcycled t-shirt, ribbon, and some tulle fabric to make this easy ball gown.

Step 1

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Cut the shirt and tulle.

Use scissors to cut 2” slits around the bottom of the t-shirt (Image 1). Cut the tulle into 35" strips (Image 2).

Step 2

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Tie the tulle to the shirt and stack it

Tie each strip of tulle in the center around the slits at the bottom of the shirt (Image 1). Place several strips of tulle in each opening of the shirt. Continue all the way around the bottom of the shirt until you've used all of the tulle (Image 2).

Step 3

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Layer on the ribbon

You will probably notice that where the tulle meets the shirt, there will be some gaps. This is where the extra tape comes in handy. Tie thick pieces of ribbon in loose knots around the top of the tulle. If you have enough ribbon you can make them into bows. This will cover the gaps between the shirt and the skirt.

Stage 4

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Preparation arcs for sleeves

Cut the tape:two 1-1/2" pieces and two 1/2" pieces. Apply Fray Check to the raw edges of each piece and allow to dry.

Step 5

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

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Create bows and attach to shirt

Pinch one of the 1-1/2” pieces in the middle (Image 1). Wrap one of the 1/2” pieces around the pinched center and then bring those edges together at the back. Use a needle and thread to sew the center back to secure the bow (Image 2). Repeat for the second arch. Sew the bows to the bottom of the sleeves of the t-shirt (Image 3).

Step 6

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Make the crown

To make the princess crown, you will need to download the crown pattern. Print the template at full scale; do not resize Choose the type of wreath you want and cut out the pattern piece. Cut a piece of Phoomph to the pattern.

Step 7

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Adhere fabric to Phoomph

Follow the instructions on the Phoomph package and adhere the fabric to both sides of the Phoomph. Depending on the pattern on the fabric, you may want to fold the Phoomph in half so you can lay the pattern on the fold (like our mermaid).

Step 8

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Crown Ties

Use scissors or an awl to make a hole at each end of the wreath to accommodate a binding tape. Cut two 15” pieces of ribbon and tie at each end of the wreath. Place on child's head and tie around back to secure.

Step 9

Kids Halloween Costume Simple Stitched Princess Dress

Final touch

Add a big bow in the back and you have a fitted dress fit for a princess.