Dress Paper Sewing Pattern & Guidebook 3-12 years old
2 shapes : dress with side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2)
2 lengths : short (dress above the knee) or mini (under the buttocks)
Similar back for the 2 shapes. Finishes with front and back facings. One openable strap. Optional patch pockets. Deep armholes and neckline. To be worn over a tee-shirt, sweater or blouse. Dress suitable for all seasons.
Skill level: intermediate
What you will learn with this sewing pattern: how to make pockets, how to assemble facings, how to make a front or side placket.
Size range: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old
Fabrics:
Fabric 1: canvas (cotton/linen), twill, denim, corduroy, woollens, jacquard. The dress can also be made of fleece/French Terry. Fabric 2 (for facings): light cotton fabric (cotton poplin or chambray).
See supplies infos at footer tab "Supplies".
Paper pattern:
A video is available in free access
Comments
Supplies and trims
(Specific measurements in brackets if the fabric has a direction or a pattern with a direction)
For fabrics 140cm or 55'' wide
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Size/age |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
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Height in cm |
98 |
104 |
110 |
116 |
122 |
128 |
134 |
140 |
146 |
152 |
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Height in inch |
38 |
41 |
43 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
53 |
56 |
58 |
60 |
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Tissu 1 / Fabric 1 |
version 1 or 2 mini |
65 cm |
70 |
70 |
75 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
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in yard |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
11/8 |
|
|
version 1 or 2 short |
65 cm |
70 |
75 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
90 |
95 |
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in yard |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
11/8 |
|
Tissu 2 / Fabric 2 |
Facings |
45 cm |
45 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
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|
in yard |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
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Version 1 |
Buttons (incl. 1 for the strap) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Version 2 |
Buttons (incl. 1 for the strap) |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
12 to 15 mm buttons or snap buttons (15 mm) for side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2).
1 button from 12 to 20 mm or snap button of 15 mm for the shoulder strap.
Thin fusible interfacing for the button tabs 80x4 cm (30x13/4 in.).
Delivery
What you will receive:
A multi-size pattern printed in real size (in large size, large pieces are overlayed and will have to be transferred on tissue paper)
An A5 brochure with all the illustrated steps and information to make your creation a success (cutting plans, tips,...) in French and in English
The complete kit will be sent after validation of your payment. See the delivery info section.
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