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Let's Set Sail! 1930s Dress Inspired by Shirley Temple for Eighteen Inch Dolls
Inspired by an adorable sailor dress worn by actress Shirley Temple in 1934, "Let's Set Sail!" features a yoke style bodice, puffed sleeves with embellished cuffs, and a full skirt that is pleated in front and back. There is a topstitched overlay on the yoke, mimicking the jaunty look of a sailor collar. In the center front pleat is a happy little sailboat-at-sea motif made in a combination of appliqué and decorative stitches.
This 38-page pattern was developed the Intermediate Level doll sewist, and assumes that you are familiar with common sewing terms and techniques.
Techniques included in the pattern: making pleats, top stitching, appliqué, using decorative stitches, setting a puffed sleeve, hand finishing a lining.
Every step of the process is illustrated with instructions and photographs.
Not just a summery sailor dress! Have fun with combinations of prints and solids to make a sweet school dress. The pattern makes a wonderful base for a classic pleated 1930s girl's dress.
This PDF sewing pattern, by Eighteen Cotton Lane, is designed to fit 18" dolls. This pattern will fit a variety of eighteen-inch dolls, including American Girl®,
Maplelea®, Our Generation®, My Life As®, and Götz Precious Day®.
Suggested Fabrics: Dress: lightweight cotton. Lining: lawn, voile, batiste
Supplies Needed:
• Dress main fabric: 1/2 yard of 44" wide lightweight cotton
• Dress contrast fabric: 1/4 yard of 44" wide lightweight cotton
• Lining: 1/8 yard of 44" wide lawn, voile, batiste
• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Pins
• Marking method: disappearing pen, chalk, tailor's carbon paper, or light box
• Point tool or blunt needle for turning crisp corners
• Sewing thread that matches your fabrics
• Small piece of light-medium weight fusible interfacing
• Small piece of tear-away stabilizer if making the sailboat appliqué
• Buttons - 4-6 1/4", or snaps, or 6-8" 1/4" soft hook and loop tape
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 38 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 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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