Mommy and Me Quilted Holiday Dresses

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Simplicity® 8856
• Main Fabric, 1/2 the Required Fabric for Dress (see pattern back)
• 9 Patch Block, 1/4yd Each of 6 or 8 Contrasting Fabrics
• 1/4yd White Fabric for Center of 9 Patch Block
• Required Notions for Dress (see pattern back)
• Matching Thread
• Basic Sewing Supplies
• Rotary Cutter & Mat
• Ruler
• Quilter’s Square

DIRECTIONS:

1. Separate needed pattern pieces.
2. From main fabric, cut out pockets and interfacing.
3. Use the rotary cutter and ruler to cut remaining main fabric into 6 1/2" squares.
4. For the 9 Patch: From the white fabric, cut 3 strips 2 1/2" x WOF.
5. From the contrasting fabrics, cut two strips 2 1/2" x WOF.
6. Stitch a contrast strip to each side of the white strip with a 1/4" seam allowance.
7. Press seams away from center white strip.
8. Cut into 2 1/2" strips.
9. Stitch three contrasting strips together with a 1/4" seam allowance.
10. Press seams toward the center strip.
11. Cut into 2 1/2" strips.
12. Stitch strips together into a 9 patch block. (see photo)
13. Press seams away from center white square.
14. Note: It is important that the 9 patch is 6 1/2", use quilter’s square to trim as necessary.
15. Repeat with remaining fabric, making as many squares as needed create needed yardage.
16. Lay out main fabric squares and 9 patch squares as desired.
17. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew squares together into required fabric amount (see back of pattern for yardage).
18. Fold fabric in half lengthwise and follow pattern directions to cut out dress.
19. Follow the pattern instructions for sewing the dress, using main fabric for pockets and interfacing.