January 13, 2012 It probably would have been cheaper.. It probably would have been cheaper to buy a little dress at Target but then I wouldn't have had the pleasure of making it. The fabric was from back in the days when I was working as a buyer for dress fabric in a Department Store, 1980's, light poly-cotton.  Great for washing, drying in the dryer and no need to iron.  I added a 3" hem so it can be let down as she grows. Measurement No 2, In this case 5 1/2 " deep across the width of the fabric (selvedge to selvedge 45" ) fabric 2   (flower print) Measurement No 3  less measurement 2 , in this case 12",  across the fabric to match fabric 1. 4 pieces 15" x 2" for straps Construction - straps Sew straps so that they have a finished size of about 3/4". There are lots of different ways you can do this, so quick some slow. I like to sew the slow way. I sew  together the edges on the wrong side and then turn through. Iron flat with the seam now placed in the middle of the strap. I push a small amount of fabric back into the strap at one end and then sew close to the edge all the way around.  Put aside to attach later. Construction - Body Sew two pieces of fabric together across the width, neaten edge and top stitch the seam.  Over-lock or neaten around the