A gorgeous comfortable dress for the little ones. Loose fit and gathers at skirt. Option to make it with long sleeves or sleeveless. Back opening. Bias binding at neckline (and armholes for tank version). Optional front pockets.
Suggested Fabrics: Poplin, double gauze, linen, denim, baby corduroy, jacquard, fleece, French terry, jersey, Ponti Roma . . .
Fabric Requirements & Supplies:
Please see FIND YOUR SIZE tab for fabric requirements
Sizing: babies from 3 months - 4 years
Pattern sizes are 6, 12, 18 & 24 months, 3 and 4 years.
Ability: Easy / Confident beginner
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Either you sew the dress in one fabric (A). Or sew in 2 different fabrics (A and B) (A) for the bodice and sleeves, (B) for the skirt.
Age | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Height in cm | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 134 | 140 | 146 | 152 | |
A fabric in 140cm (for the whole dress) | long sleeves | 70 | 75 | 100 | 105 | 130 | 135 | 140 | 150 | 155 | 160 |
in yards | long sleeves | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/8 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/2 | 1-1/2 | 1-5/8 | 1-3/4 | 1-3/4 |
A in 140cm (for the whole dress) | short sleeves and sleeveless | 60 | 65 | 100 | 105 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 135 | 140 | 145 |
in yards | short sleeves and sleeveless | 5/8 | 3/4 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/4 | 1-3/8 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/2 | 1-1/2 | 1-5/8 |
skirt in B fabric | 27 | 29 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 90 | 95 | |
in yards | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | |
bodice and long sleeves in A fabric | long sleeves | 40 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 |
in yards | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | |
bodice and short sleeves in A fabric | short sleeves and sleeveless | 30 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 |
in yards | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | |
fusible interfacing | L*H in cms | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 | 5*45 |
bias binding for neckline only | dress with sleeves | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
bias binding for neckline and armholes | sleeveless | 120 | 120 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 140 | 140 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
number of buttons #10-12mm at back | back | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
number of buttons #20-30mm | pockets (optional) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |