Try this smart little 1950s jumper dress for an quiet afternoon at the library. This one piece pleated dress has contrasting puffed sleeves that fasten at the wrist with button loops and a tie collar that give it the look of a two piece jumper. A front yoke made from a separate layer is held in place under each shoulder with decorative buttons. The dress opens all the way down in the back and fastens with five buttons. Hook and loop tape or snaps can be used, if preferred. A trim little belt provides the finishing touch.
This PDF sewing pattern by Keepers Dolly Duds is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Suggested Fabrics: Dress in lightweight cotton, cotton blends, cotton shirting, gingham, wool shirting, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits. Blouse in lightweight cotton, cotton blends, batiste, voile, or silk. Not suitable for knits., or silk. Not suitable for knits.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric
- Dress ~ 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric
- Contrast ~ 1/4 yard 45” wide fabric
Notions
- Thread
- 5” x 10” piece of lightweight fusible interfacing
- Five 3/8” buttons for back closures (hook and loop tape or snaps can be used, if preferred)
- Two 1/4” buttons for sleeve closures
- Two 1/4” decorative buttons for shoulder detail
- One 5/8” slider buckle for belt
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins
- Hand sewing needle
- Iron and pressing tools
- Ruler
- Tube turner or safety pin for turning the belt and collar
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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