Amanda's Dress is a classic style dress, with fully lined bodice buttoned at the back, puffy sleeves, a twirly circular skirt with attached petticoat (optional) and a wide sash that closes at the back with 1 big button or 2 medium size buttons (that's your choice).
You have 2 options for hemming; regular folded hem or a binding using bias tape. This tutorial also explains how to make your own bias tape.
You can make this dress out of silk, shantung, crepe or any other delicate fabric for a party gown or use cotton for a beautiful holiday or birthday party dress.
This pattern goes from 12 months up to 10 years.
The PDF file includes:
- Pattern: fully scaled color-coded computer drafted pattern.
- Instructions on how to assemble the pieces of the pattern.
- 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.
- Instructions on how to make your own bias tape
To make this dress you will need:
- sewing machine
- fabric (1.5 to 2.5 yards)
- thread of matching color
- circular cutter or scissors
- pins
- 6 medium size buttons
- 1 big button
- bias tape (1 to 3 yards)
Final Measurements:
Size ............ Total Length ...... Chest Circumf. ...... Waist Circumf.
12 months ..... 20 1/2" ................. 22 1/2"............................20 1/2"
2 years............ 22" ........................ 23"...................................21 1/2"
3 years............ 23" ........................ 24"...................................22"
4 years............ 24" ........................ 25"...................................22 1/2"
5 years............ 25" ........................ 26"...................................23 1/2"
6 years............ 26 1/2" ................. 27"...................................24 1/2"
7 years............ 28" ........................ 28"...................................25 1/2"
8 years............ 29" ........................ 29"...................................26 1/2"
9 years............ 30" ........................ 30"...................................28"
10 years.......... 31 1/2" ................. 31"...................................29"
READ BEFORE PURCHASE
- Please read carefully the description, you are purchasing the pattern, not the finished product.
- PDF file with the Tutorial will arrive by email (electronic mail), not through conventional mail.
- This pattern is written in English only.
You can use this tutorial to make dresses for sell. But DO NOT copy or distribute this pdf tutorial or any part of it without my consent.