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Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses Blog Tour and Giveaway

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Welcome to the “Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses” blog tour, featuring finished projects and giveaways from Sweet Seams’ latest book. The designers over at NYC-based Sweet Seams wanted to create a collection of fast, fun, and inexpensive dresses to make for their daughters, granddaughters, nieces and god-daughters. The dresses, which all start with a simple T-shirt, were inspired by all the little girls in their lives who feel special in projects that were made especially for them. Crafters can upcycle any T-shirt, maybe even an old favorite that doesn’t quite have the same fit anymore or one that’s stained near the hem. With 28 very different styles to choose from, anyone can find a design that fits the little girl in their own life.

When Sixth & Spring Books recently invited me to participate in this tour, I was eager be a part of it and promote this great book.  I love projects that are quick & easy-to-make, and this book is full of great ideas that allow you to not only make use of an existing t-shirt (can't get much easier than that!) but then, to customize the garment with your own fabric choices and embellishments.  The designs are for girls ages 2 to 8 and range from party dresses to tunics.  There really is something for everyone in this book!







 Images from Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses by Sweet Seams Studio, published by Sixth&Spring Books. Photography by Dan Howell and dress design and instructions copyright © 2013 by Sixth&Spring Books/Soho Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.


One lucky E&E reader is going to receive a copy of Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses from Sixth & Spring Books!  Enter with Rafflecopter below and earn up to four chances to win.


Continue the tour (or catch-up on anything you missed) to see more finished projects, reviews, and giveaways:

May 5  
Nouveau Stitch will feature a finished project, “Flirty Shirt”  
Just Pure Lovely will host a giveaway  
The Crafty Princess Diaries  will host a giveaway


May 6
Crafting A Green World will feature a finished project, “Cool Water”  
Stitched by Crystal  will feature a project for her 9-month-old  



May 7
Prudent Baby will review and host a giveaway (71,674 UV)
House of 34 will host a giveaway


May 8
Smashed Peas and Carrots will feature a finished project, “Bubble Tea”  
Simply Modern Mom will review and might do a project


May 9
Marsha’s Spot will feature a finished project, “Patchwork of Art” and host a giveaway
Sew Spoiled will review the book  



May 10
Dollar Store Crafts will review the book
Only From Scratch will feature a project



May 11
Wild Olive will feature a finished project  
Positively Splendid will feature a finished project   


May 12
On the Laundry Line  will feature a  finished project  
Elegance and Elephants will host a giveaway


May 13
Luvinthemommyhood will review and host a giveaway
My Little Gems  will host a giveaway

87 comments on "Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses Blog Tour and Giveaway"
  1. Sew It SherryMay 12, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    I love a good competition...and this is a good competition!

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  2. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    I'd love to sew the Uptown Girl dress

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  3. Garilyn SMay 12, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    My daughter.

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  4. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    I would love to make them for my DD!!!! Eva

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  5. DanielleMay 12, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    I would love to sew a couple of these dresses for my girls (6 and 3)

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  6. Pam @Threading My WayMay 12, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    I'd love to try out some of these dresses for Dress A Girl Around the World. Thanks for the chance to win, Heidi

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    1. HeidiMay 12, 2013 at 5:12 AM

      That looks like a wonderful organization, Pam!

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  7. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    I'm loving this book....my daughter, nieces and a few friends daughters would benefit.

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  8. Nancy BMay 12, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I love t-shirt dressess.

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  9. Susan C KormanMay 12, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    I'd love to sew several of these dresses for my granddaughters.

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  10. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    I have three beautiful grand-daughters to sew for!

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  11. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I'd sew dresses for my two daughters :)

    /Gitte Hersom

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  12. Kate LMay 12, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    I'd sew dresses for my daughter.

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  13. KellySMay 12, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    I have a 19 month old girl and I have been going crazy this spring sewing for her. Now that she is walking, it is so much fun to sew a cute dress. Thanks for the chances to win this adorable book!

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  14. AceLaPlaceMay 12, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Did this for my daughters 25 years ago (Drop waist tshirt dress with painted top). Would love to do a tshirt dress again!

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  15. BeaMay 12, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    This looks like an awesome book. Would love to make some more dresses for my girls.

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  16. The Kimmons FamilyMay 12, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    would love this book, looks amazing

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  17. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    My little girl would love some of these dresses...particularly the one with the bubble skirt!

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  18. CountrymomMay 12, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I would love to win this. I have 4 girls, lots of friends and cousins with girls to sew for.

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  19. Pilgrim DaysMay 12, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    either of my two youngest daughters

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  20. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    i would sew it for my niece

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  21. MTicMay 12, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I would make these for my granddaughter,Kamryn. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  22. Kim CastilloMay 12, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I love tshirt dresses, I would make them for my daughter, but I would make matching ones for me too!! :)

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  23. Shelly @ Coral + Co.May 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    T-shirt dresses for the girls!

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  24. Adirondack InspiredMay 12, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Cute! I was just trying to look up internet advice on doing this exact type of little project without those puckery seams that come from attaching a woven to a knit!

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  25. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    My niece! Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  26. Candy MakMay 12, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Sew for my daughters! :)

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  27. Rebecca HolmesMay 12, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I would like to sew these dresses for my daughter and niece :)
    Rlynneholmes @aol.com

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  28. CathyMay 12, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I would be making the t shirt dresses for our lovely granddaughters that are 5 and 2, they love to wear dresses and I am sure they will be thrilled to receive more that are made by me.
    Thank for the chance.
    cathyfischer_5@hotmail.com

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  29. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I would sew them for my daughter & my cousin is also having twins soon so for her daughter too

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  30. dawn - Mi rincón de mariposasMay 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I'd sew for my girl, she loves dresses!

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  31. ChelleMay 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I have a new Granbaby girl & she has enough clothes to last to about a year or so but has nothing yet for 2T & up. I LOVE that age!! Thanks for a shot at this awesome book!!

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  32. LareeMay 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    My 3 year old would FLIP for that royal wedding dress!

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  33. KristyMay 12, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    My three daughters, thanks

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  34. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    i would love this book for my 4 year old daughter :)
    Samantha Jackson
    samanthamiajackson@hotmail.com
    ps so sorry if i have written on here 100 times i cannot see my comments coming up from my ipad so am trying from my laptop now xx

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  35. JoelleMay 12, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I have two daughters who'd both love new dresses!

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  36. ChelliMay 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    This book looks awesome. Thanks for hosting!
    chelligirl1 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  37. VickiTMay 12, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I'd love to make one for both my Granddaughters. That looks like an awesome must have book.

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  38. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I would certainly sew for my daughter!

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  39. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I would love to win this and sew some dresses for my daughter.

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  40. NikiMay 12, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    My daughter and two nieces!

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  41. dancin' mommaMay 12, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    My daughters, for sure!!

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  42. Melle@featheredruffles.comMay 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I would sew them for my little niece. and my husband's bff's new baby daughter and toddler daughter. :)

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  43. RobynMay 12, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Oh... Easy... My little sassy stinker, brynn. She is one and loves to dance. She hears a hint of music and her hips start a shaking! She definitely needs more fun play dresses! :)

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  44. Kim CadyMay 12, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I would love to make tshirt dresses for my daughters to run and play in this summer!

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  45. KelieMay 12, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    My sister (6) and nieces (11 and 8) would LOVE these! Beautiful!!

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  46. MeganMay 12, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    My first grader loves the clothes I sew for her, and I love to sew for her!

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  47. EpiphiusMay 13, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    These are adorable and I just finished a dress for my daughter tonight, ready for a new one!

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  48. ShannonMay 13, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    What an awesome idea! T-shirts. So creative.

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  49. pat_kichinkoMay 13, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    This is an amazing book!! Thanks for putting it together!

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  50. SusanMay 13, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Cool book! My daughter would love those dresses.

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  51. Natasha VandenbergMay 13, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I would love to sew some of these dresses for my daughters, ages 3 & 5. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  52. CraftyHourMomMay 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I'd sew for my daughter Abigail! I also love to make handmade gifts for birthday parties and baby showers...

    Thanks for the chance!

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  53. MariaMay 13, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    My niece loves this type of dresses. I can't wait to read this book!

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  54. Crafts For My CritterMay 13, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I'd sew a few dozen for my niece. I love to make her new cute clothes that she'll actually wear!

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  55. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    I'd be sewing up a storm for my two daughters and my 9! nieces.
    Christine S.

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  56. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I would wear this book out! They're all so adorable.

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  57. JaedynMay 13, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    For my daughter. :) I already love making t-shirt dresses and definitely could use some extra inspiration and pointers so winning this book would be awesome!

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  58. MartaMay 13, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    With two daughters I would love to have this!

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  59. KathrynMay 13, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I would sew some for the charity "Dress A Girl Around The World"

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  60. EmilyMay 13, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    I'd love to sew for my daughter!

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  61. NancyMay 14, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    My daughter and my friends daughter;)

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  62. Tami BMay 15, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I have three wonderful granddaughters who I would LOVE to make dresses for!!

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  63. CherylMay 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    For my little niece to celebrate her kindergarten graduation day.

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  64. Brandie BMay 15, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    This is great! My daughter will love these!

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  65. HeatherMay 15, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Cute book. I would sew a dress for my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway

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  66. TjbuckMay 15, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    My Daughter!!

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  67. LouiseMay 17, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    would love this book

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  68. Sunshine and SpoonsMay 18, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I would use the book to sew dresses for my 2 daughters and my 5 nieces :)

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  69. Paisley RootsMay 18, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    All 3 of my girls! What a fun give-a-way!

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  70. Jeanine The Crafting FiendMay 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I have 2 girls to sew pretty dresses for :)

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  71. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I have 4 little girls who love dresses! Looks like a fun book!

    Megan
    jmviele(at)rrt(dot)net

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  72. homeschoolmomofsixMay 18, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I would love to sew matching dresses for my 4 year old daughter and 2 year old granddaughter.

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  73. amyMay 18, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I would sew oodles of dresses for my two little ladies! They love dresses!

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  74. KarenMay 18, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I would love to sew a dress for my daughter. I am thinking of sewing one for her for her birthday in a few weeks!

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  75. JillianSewsMay 18, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    I would sew one for my daughter and then one for all of her friends!

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  76. HillaryMay 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I would sew them for both of my daughters! :)

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  77. RavykMay 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    How cute! I can never sew enough dresses for my daughter!

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  78. Angie CharbooneauMay 18, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    love to sew them for my 2 daughters

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  79. ceromeroMay 18, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    I want to sew these for my daughter and my nieces!!!!

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  80. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Hey nice blog about Basic T Shirts!! Keep posting!!

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  81. JenniferJuly 10, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    This dress fit my daughter perfectly. She's really tiny for 5 so I usually downsize on dresses and ordered a 4T. It was a perfect fit and she absolutely loved it. i would recommend http://www.apparelnbags.com/sport-tek/index.htm

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  82. cheap onesieAugust 25, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    I just pleased to get all these information about that subject. Really I was looking forward to read about it.

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  83. youth-t-shirtsDecember 12, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    My little girl would love some of these dresses...particularly the one with the bubble skirt!

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  84. booney6458March 19, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Your book would inspire me to sew garments again for my GD. Instead I sew quilts. Need to get my juices going again. Thanks.

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  85. Fashion OutletsJune 6, 2018 at 3:21 AM

    Great post! I would love to sew some of these party dresses for kids, ages 2,3,4 & 5. Thanks for sharing!

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