Peasant tops and dresses are so easy to put together (after pillowcase dresses, of course). Ideal project for beginners - the only notion you'd need is elastic! I love the fact that there is room for infusing my creativity. My toddler loves the comfortable fit and the ease of putting on (great for young ones learning to dress on their own).
I found an awesome tutorial and FREE pattern at Fabric.com - Marilyn's Slim Fit Peasant Dress and Top by Creative Kids Couture.
Here are the tops and dresses I'd made with this pattern last year: