Victoria Laine 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

Although not historically accurate, your 18-inch doll will look beautiful in this period-style dress and pinafore, together with pretty bloomers and fabulous bonnet, by Little Miss Muffett.
The high waisted Dress and Pinafore each have a fully lined bodice, full gathered skirts with pretty gathered ruffles. The Dress has medium length gathered sleeves and the neck edge is finished with a fabulous double ruffle. The Pinafore sports decorative Cluny Lace trimmed with ribbon and either beaded flowers or ribbon bows. Both the Dress and Pinafore have dangly ribbons at Center Front. The Dress closes at Center Back with Hook and Loop Tape, while the Pinafore closes with hooks and eyes at Center Front.

The Bonnet is fully lined, has ribbon ties and a ruffle on the inner brim to frame the face. The bonnet is decorated with silk flowers and satin ribbon; ribbon roses or as desired. The Bloomers have elastic at the waist and below the knee and lace and ribbon trim at leg side. This relatively easy pattern is designed to fit 18” soft-bodied dolls such as American Girl®.

Recommended Fabrics:  Cotton for the Dress, Pinafore and Bloomers; medium weight Chambray for Bonnet; Organza and Satin Ribbon, Nylon, Eyelet and Cluny Lace for trims.

Supplies Needed:
Fabric Used: I used Quilters’ Cotton for the Dress, Pinafore and Bloomers. The Bonnet was made from medium weight Chambray. Organza and Satin Ribbon; Nylon, Eyelet and Cluny Lace; Beads and Silk Flowers were used for trimming.

Fabric Requirements:

• Bloomers : Quilters’ Cotton - 22” x 9 ½”
• Dress & Bonnet Ruffle (Optional) : Quilters’ Cotton - 50” x 14”
• Pinafore : Quilters’ Cotton - 52” x 12”
• Lining - Dress : Lightweight Cotton - 17” x 6”
• Lining – Pinafore : Lightweight Cotton - 17” x 6”
• Bonnet : Medium Weight Cotton - 20” x 18”
• Interfacing for Bonnet : Fusible, Lightweight - 20” x 20”

Notions:

• Elastic – Bloomers : Waist - 3/8” wide x 10 ½”
• Elastic – Bloomers : Knees - ¼” wide x 15” (7 ½”x2)
• Elastic – Sleeves : Elbows - ¼” wide x 12 ½” (6 ¼” x 2)
• Lace : Bloomers & Sleeves - 62” x 7/8” wide
• Bonnet Ruffle : Eyelet Border Lace - 24” x 1 ¾” wide
• Cluny Lace (Optional) : Pinafore Skirt above Ruffle - 27” x 1 ½” wide
• Braid for Pinafore Fronts : Decorative Braid 10 ½” per Center Front - 21” x ½” wide
• Ribbon – Bloomers : Satin - 30” x ¼” wide (incl Bows)
• Ribbon – Dress : Satin - 35” x ¼” wide
• Ribbon – Pinafore : Satin - 25” x ¼” wide
• Cluny Lace (Optional) : Ribbon for threading through Cluny Lace Edges - 56” x ¼” wide
• Ribbon – Dress Ruffle : Organza (Optional) - 26” x 1” wide
• Ribbon – Bonnet Inner Brim : Satin - 18” x ¾” wide
• Ribbon – Bonnet Ties : Satin - 40” x 5/8” wide
• Hook & Loop Tape for Bodice Closure - 2 ¾” x 3/8” wide
• Hooks & Eyes for Pinafore Closure - Size 1 or 2 x 2 pairs
• Bead Flowers for Pinafore (Optional) : ±54 for Outer Flower : ±9 for Center -  63 x 1/8” Seed Beads
• Bonnet Decorations : Silk Roses & Leaves, Satin Ribbon, etc. as desired

Clear Tape; Matching Thread; Erasable Marking Pen; Teflon™ Sheet; Doll-sized Pressing Tools; 2 small Safety Pins; Point Turner; Scissors type Tweezers or Hemostatic Forceps; Pinking Shears; 1” and ¾” wide Forks for Bows; general sewing supplies.

A ‘Universal Sewing Needle – 80/12’, a Walking Foot, a General Purpose Foot and a ¼” Foot are used during the sewing process.

Skill Level:  Intermediate

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