Just for Fun, create a sweet sunshine weather halter dress or a cute little cooking apron for your favorite 18" doll such as American Girl®with this pattern by Flossie Potter.
Both have the same basic design with wide, curved neck straps that close in back with a functioning or decorative button (with hidden snap or hook-and-loop tape). The dress closes with three functioning or decorative buttons, and the apron closes with narrow ties. The apron's hem can be plain, have lace trim, or a ruffle. Make it your own with or without the gathered pocket with top flounce sitting at a jaunty angle on both the dress or apron; add optional small bias trim or Rick-rack and bows. There are so many ways to customize, just for fun!
This 20-page, intermediate-level PDF sewing pattern contains 11 pages of instruction with full-color photo assembly illustrations, 3 pages of summary instructions (to save on printer ink!), and 3 pages of full-size pattern pieces.
Suggested Fabrics: cotton, baby seersucker
Supplies Needed:
Dress:
- four 3/8" buttons
- 1/4 yd main fabric (cotton or baby seersucker, recommended)
- (optional) 1/4 yd contrast fabric (same)
- (optional) small amount of iron-on interfacing
- (optional) hook-and-loop tape
Apron:
- One 3/8" button
- 1/4 yd main fabric (cotton or baby seersucker, recommended)
- (optional) 1/4 yd contrast fabric (same)
- (optional) small amount of iron-interfacing
- (optional) 1/3 yd of 1/2" wide lace
- (optional) 18" of 1/4"-wide grosgrain ribbon, cut into two pieces (instead of making the ties)
Optional trim for dress or apron:
- Self-made bias trim (cut 3/4" wide, but amount depends on where it is placed, so make as needed)
- Baby Rick-Rack (amount depends on where it is placed)
- Small amount of 1/8" ribbon to make two bows
HELPFUL SUPPLIES
- Fray-stopping liquid
- Serger
- Turning tool (small size for spaghetti straps)
- Rotary cutter and board
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 20 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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