Description

ABOUT THIS DRESS

This is an all time favorite A-line dress with a wide front reverse pleat. It features short puff-top lined sleeves and it has 2 length options to make a dress or a tunic. There are 2 collar options; Peter Pan collar and rolled collar. It closes at the back with 2/3 buttons or snap fasteners (instructions on how to make the button holes are NOT provided in this tutorial).

The front reverse pleat gives the dress a beautiful A-line shape and a nice flatre.

Sizes available are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Sewing skills and notions:
This pattern has been rated from advanced beginners to intermediate sewers. If you decide to use regular buttons you need to know to to make button holes, this tutorial does not provide the instructions on how to make them.

For more photos, fit and collar options visit Lily Bird Studio’s blog http://lilybirdstudio.blogspot.com/2014/03/lauras-dress-sewing-pattern.html

The PDF file includes:

• Pattern: fully scaled color-coded computer drafted pattern.
• Instructions on how to assemble the pieces of the pattern. It includes instruction on how to apply the snap fasteners.
• List of materials and yardage needed
• Table of final measurements for each size.
• Instructions on how to cut the pieces.
• Tutorial: a step-by-step tutorial with easy and clear instructions and color photos.

To make this dress/tunic you will need:

• sewing machine
• fabric (1 1/2 to 2 yards for the dress and 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 yards for the tunic)
• light weight fusible interfacing (for lining of Peter Pan collar option only)
• 25 inches of 1.5 to 2 inches wide ribbon (optional)
• thread of matching color
• circular cutter or scissors
• pins
• ruler
• 3 snap fasteners or medium size buttons

Final Measurements:

Size / Tunic length / Dress length / Bodice circumference
12 months / 15” / 22” / 22.5″
24 months / 15.5” / 23” / 23″
3 years / 17” / 24” / 23.5″
4 years / 18” / 25.5” / 24.5″
5 years / 19″ / 26.5” / 25.5″
6 years / 20″ / 27.5” / 26.5″
7 years / 21″ / 28.5″ / 27″
8 years / 22″ / 29″ / 29″
9 years / 23″ / 30″ / 30.5″
10 years / 24″ / 31″ / 31″

NOTE

• You are purchasing a PDF SEWING PATTERN AND NOT THE FINISHED PRODUCT.
• This pattern is written in English.
• A 1/4 inch seam allowance is included in the pattern. So you just place it over the fabric and cut along the edges of the pattern.
• The pattern requires assembly. The pattern is drafted in pieces allows you to print it on standard letter size paper at home, then you will have to assemble as directed in the instructions.
• You can use this tutorial to make garments for sell on your business.
• It is prohibited to copy or distribute the entire pdf file or any part of it.