One of my favorite childhood memories was playing “dress up” with the full-circle petticoat that my mother used to pouf the skirt of her ballerina-style wedding dress. It was a wonderful fantasy of crunchy net, organza, lace, and tulle, and it fell all the way to my ankles—except when I’d twirl around in it, which would make it stand straight out! This Forever 18 Inches pattern is a nod to those fun moments and a tribute to my mother, who I suspect kept the increasingly shabby petticoat far beyond its natural lifespan for my sake. I hope you enjoy creating your own interpretation, and perhaps giving another little girl the same sense of fun and fantasy play that I had.
The Option 1 Skirt Overalls feature a full circle skirt, lined bib, straps, a waistband that attaches with snaps in the back, and an optional front pocket. The Option 2 Bonus Variation is identical to Option 1, except that it has a gathered dirndl-style skirt instead of a full circle skirt.
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 16" A Girl For All Time® dolls and 17" Sylvia Natterer Starlette dolls. It is also available designed to fit 14.5" dolls such as WellieWishers™ as well as 18" Kidz N Cats® and 19" Gotz® dolls.
Recommended Fabrics: All Options: Medium-weight quilter's cotton (or other similar fabrics) with a bit of drape
Supplies Needed:
Option 1 Circle Overalls:
1. 1/3 yd. of 45" wide fabric such as medium-weight quilter's cotton (or other similar fabrics) with a bit of drape
2. Four ¼" buttons
3. Three medium-sized snaps
4. Matching thread
5. Small, very sharp scissors
6. Fray Check®
7. Scrap of fabric for the Bib Lining
8. Optional: Scrap of lightweight iron-on interfacing for the Bib
Option 2 Gathered Skirt:
1. 1/2 yd. of 45" wide medium-weight quilter's cotton (or other similar fabric)
with a bit of drape
2. Matching thread
3. Small, very sharp scissors
4. Optional: ¼" graph paper to create the skirt pattern piece
5. Three medium-sized snaps
6. Fray Check®
7. Scrap of fabric for the Bib Lining
8. Optional: Scrap of lightweight iron-on interfacing for the Bib
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 30 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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