If you see a dandelion, you know that also means warm sun, green grass, and cooling off with a glass of lemonade and something cool and pretty to wear. The Dandelion Days Sundress, by Forever 18 Inches, will help with the pretty part! This is a quick-sewing pattern featuring a drawstring neckline threaded with ribbon, a high-waisted lined bodice, back tabs, and a gathered high-low skirt that can be used with border prints. Two options are available: one with chevron stripes and an optional waistband/belt at an intermediate sewing level, and a simplified version with an easy sewing level. Both options offer two sets of cutting lines to fit soft-bodied dolls with varying measurements. Craft instructions for a vintage-style fan are also included so your doll can remain comfortable when the temperature rises. Stay cool and happy sewing!
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Recommended Fabrics: Lighter weight quilter's cotton or other similar natural fabrics with a bit of drape are ideal
Supplies Needed:
Option 1: 2/3 yd. main fabric, 1/6 yd. lining fabric
Option 2: 1/3 yd. main fabric, 1/6 yd. lining fabric
All Options:
1. Matching thread and sewing needle
2. One pair of small, very sharp scissors to trim seam allowances
3. Optional: Fray Check
4. Optional: A Frixion pen or other tool for marking Dots (when touched with heat, the pen markings from a Frixion pen disappear!)
5. A small safety pin for threading the ribbon Drawstring
6. Three medium-sized snaps OR 1 medium snap and 1-1/4" hook-and-loop tape
7. ¼" graph paper to make the pattern for the Skirt
Option 1
1. 1 yd. of ¼" or 3/8" wide ribbon for the ties
Option 2
1. 1 yd. of ¼" or 3/8" wide ribbon for the ties
2. 1 yd. of 3/8" ribbon for the Waistband
Skill Level: Easy & Intermediate
What You Get: One 29 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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