What girl can resist a summer dress perfect for picnics, parties and just having a great time?! And the same goes for her doll! This design, by Just 4 Us Dolls, for 18 inch dolls such as American Girl® provides the sewing enthusiast with plenty of opportunity for creativity through the use of coordinating colors, prints and trim options. The faux tiered gathered skirt, bold midriff and bodice creates a cheerful contemporary look.
To take advantage of the full skirt look of the I Luv Summer design, directions for a simple tulle petticoat have been included as a pattern bonus.
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Suggested fabrics are lightweight 100% cotton wovens. Narrow double-fold bias tape is used to finish the neckline and armhole openings. Instructions for a hook & loop closure are included but the design provides adequate margins for alternate closures such as zippers or snaps. Optional trims include mini-piping and 3/4” to 1” lace.
Supplies Needed:
- Top skirt: 10” by 22” woven fabric
- Lower skirt & midriff section: 9” by 18” woven fabric
- Bodice: 5” by 16” woven fabric
- Mini-piping trim: 25”
- Narrow double fold bias tape: 26”
- ¾” to 1” wide Lace trim: 36”
- Hook & Loop tape: 5” by 3/8”
- Coordinating thread for fabrics
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 23 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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