Tea With The Governess 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

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Make this delightful Regency Era dress from Keepers Dolly Duds!

The fully lined high waisted bodice features a vertically pleated front inset finished with a narrow ruffle along the neckline. The lightly gathered skirting is finished with a wide ruffle at the hemline and a narrow belt separates the bodice and skirting at the waistline. The short puffed sleeves can be left plain or ruched for an added detail. The dress closes in back with three buttons.

Follow along in Sewing With Cinnamon in August in the Sewing Regency Fashion course!


This PDF sewing pattern by Keepers Dolly Duds is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl® or Our Generation®.

Pattern #KDD-47

Suggested Fabrics:  Dress in lightweight to midweight cotton, cotton blends, gingham, wool shirting, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits. Neckline Ruffle in lightweight cotton, batiste, voile, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits.

 

Supplies Needed:

Fabric:
  • Dress with Ruched Sleeves ~ 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric
  • Dress with Simple Puffed Sleeves ~ 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric
  • Neckline Ruffle ~ 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric (Actual Fabric Needed for this Piece is 1” x 20 on the Bias)
Notions:
  • Thread
  • 6” of 1/8” - 1/4” wide twill tape or ribbon for the ruched sleeves
  • Three 3/8” buttons OR 3” of 1/2” wide hook and loop tape OR three small snaps
  • Two 1/4” - 3/8” decorative buttons for the belt
Tools:
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • Fabric Marker
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Turning tools
  • Point turner
  • Iron and pressing tools
  • Freezer papers for buttonholes, optional
  • Ruler

 Skill Level: Intermediate

 

What You Get: One 24 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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LC
06/25/2024
Lisa C.
United States

Really Beautiful

The pattern is so easy to follow and the outcome is just beautiful. I will be making more of these!

DO
05/17/2024
Donna O.
United States

Adorable Pattern

I've made two dresses so far from this pattern, and the results are great. KDD patterns are my very favorites, and this one doesn't disappoint. The style is very feminine and lends itself to many creative details. Love it!

S
08/28/2023
Sewbig
United States

KDD - Tea With the Governess

I had the pleasure to test this newest release from Keepers. Always great fit and great instructions. I loved the gathered bodice. I don't think I had done ruched sleeves before. Details like this make this a great addition to your historical doll patterns.

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B
08/18/2023
Bahm
United States

Excellent pattern

The gown I made using this pattern turned out very well and fit my AG doll perfectly. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

VM
08/17/2023
Victoria M.
United States

Tea With the Governess

I love Keeper’s Dolly Duds patterns The directions are clear and concise. They make up beautifully ever time.