Make this vintage mid-20th century jumper dress this holiday season! The pieced circle skirting creates a lovely chevron effect with a cozy winter flannel plaid. The jumper has a simple sleeveless bodice with dropped shoulders and fastens in the back with four buttons or snaps. Underneath the jumper is a delicate blouse with ¾ length puffed sleeves that are gathered with elastic just below the elbow. The blouse fastens in the back with three buttons or snaps and is finished with a trimmed Peter Pan collar and decorative bows. A simple belt provides the finishing touch.
This PDF sewing pattern by Keepers Dolly Duds is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Suggested Fabrics: Blouse and Jumper Lining in light weight cotton, cotton blends, cotton shirting, muslin, batiste, voile, or silk. Not suitable for knits. Jumper in medium weight cotton, homespun, cotton blends, linen, muslin, batiste, or silk. Excellent for stripes and plaids. Not suitable for knits. Belt in vinyl, suede, or leather. Not suitable for knits.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric
- Blouse ~ 1/4 yard 45” wide fabric
- Jumper ~ 1/3 yard 45” wide fabric (allow extra fabric for matching stripes and plaids)
- Jumper Lining ~ 16” x 8” piece of fabric
- Belt ~ 1/2” by 15” piece vinyl, suede, or leather
Notions
Blouse
- 9 1/2” of 1/8” wide elastic
- Three small decorative bows
- 12” 3/8” wide lace or trim OR 3/4” x 12” bias strip folded and pressed in half lengthwise
- Three 3/8” buttons OR three small snaps OR 3” of 1/2” wide hook and loop tape
- 8” square of lightweight fusible interfacing
Jumper
- Four 3/8” buttons OR four small snaps OR 6” of 1/2” wide hook and loop tape
Belt
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins
- Hand sewing needle
- Iron and pressing tools
- Point turner or a blunt needle for squaring corners
Skill Level: Intermediate
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