If you'd like a quick project, Flossie Potter's "1800s Simple Stitches Dress" PDF sewing pattern is a simple, yet pretty, design for 18" dolls such as American Girl®. The wide-necked dress with Bishop sleeves has a fitted bodice that can have either a lining or facing. The gathered skirt portion falls below the knees with options for a 1/4" hem or 1" hem with trim (same total length of skirt).
Pair the dress with its companion pattern, "1800s Simple Stitches Heart Warmer & Snood" for an authentic look.
Recommended Fabrics: light-weight cotton, light-weight lining such as batiste
Supplies Needed:
Main fabric:
- 1/2 yd (42" wide) light-weight cotton
Lining or Facing:
- 1/4 yd or remnant of light-weight fabric such as batiste
Notions:
- 9 inches of 1/8" elastic
- Optional decorative trim, such as rick-rack
- 5-6" of Hook-and-loop tape
- -OR- snaps with optional decorative buttons
Helpful Tools:
- point turner
- serger
- sleeve board
- hand needle (optional)
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 22 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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