This dress and top pattern from Fiddlehead are so stinkin’ cute and are perfect for staying cool this summer. She has the size listed as 24 months, but with a little adjusting you could make yours bigger or smaller, as needed. Go here for the free pattern and make one for your own little munchkin!

The Artful Parent made this dress using one of her daughter’s stained tees for the bodice! What a great way to freshen up a child’s wardrobe using what you already have! She explains how it’s done here!

JC Handmade has created a lovely downloadable tutorial showing how to make this little number. And, no need for a pattern…you’ll be making your own using something from your child’s closet! Click here to read more.

Dana, from Made, has quite a knack for refashioning clothing. Lately, she’s been remaking men’s shirts into the most adorable little dresses and, lucky for us, she just posted a tutorial on how she does it! Thanks, Dana! I can’t wait to tackle one of these!

Trey and Lucy have put together a wonderful tutorial for making this bandana dress. Wonderfully affordable and sooo cute! Click here for the details! (via One Pretty Thing)

Can you believe that this dress was made from a baby onesie and some extra fabric? Reuse your outgrown onesies or take advantage of massive clearance sales and let Dana get you started on making your own! Poke around a little, too, while you’re there. She makes the most gorgeous clothes for her kids!