This little dress, by Jelly Bean Soup Designs, was made for a sweet little girl named Alivia. It features a bodice that opens in front that has a sewn-on placket. Placket could be made of a contrast or the same fabric as the dress. Trim it with lace or jute as shown on the western look dress. Shoulders feature a sweet ruffle that is attached above the short sleeve. The skirt is shown as being pieced from several coordinating fabrics. However, it can be made from a solid piece of fabric. This little dress has a ton of possibilities.
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, Baby Corduroy, old Blue Jeans, etc. The top could be made from cotton or a scrap from an old pair of blue jeans. Trim such as jute or lace, Several scraps from coordinating fabrics for the skirt. Border print.
Supplies Needed:
- Fabric amount depends on how the dress is made to determines the fabric amounts.
- 2 or 3 small buttons,
- Matching thread,
- clear monofilament thread,
- rotary cutter,
- ruler and mat (optional)
- 1/4 yard of fabric for the plain skirt.
- Scraps of this and that to add interest to the design (your choice).
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 18 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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