Matilda Dress

Name: Matilda Dress
Brand: gracefulthreads
SKU: 686922486
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (941 reviews)

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For sizes 2-12, I need a finished length measurement from shoulder to hem. For larger sizes I need additional measurements

1. Chest
2. Waist
3. Shoulder to Waist
4. Upper arm at widest point
5. Desired length shoulder to hem
6. Age of child being costumed

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Materials: buttons, polycotton, cotton

Matilda Dress

Please read all the details in this listing to help you choose the best size and fabric. Thanks!

Our take on a costume dress for Matilda, Roald Dahl's book character made into a movie, Broadway show and musical. It's an empire (raised) waist dress that should fit loosely in both the chest and waist. It has a round collar and buttons up the front bodice. Length is meant to be just below the knee. Please measure your Matilda from the shoulder to where you want the dress to end and give me that measurement when you check out. Long back ties are optional but not necessary. Short gathered sleeves are finished with a small cuff. The skirt will be gathered but not too fully. I have chosen a number of my light to medium blue fabrics for you to easily choose from. If you'd like a floral or some other fabric, simply send me a message with what you are hoping for and I can send you links to our fabric charts. I have hundreds of fabrics to choose from in both cotton and poly/cotton.

The dress fabrics listed below are lightweight cottons and polycottons. The polycottons are great for costuming as the dresses can easily be washed and worn without a lot of care. The cottons are lovely but will require ironing. If you are going to use this dress for costuming, I'd highly recommend finding appropriate undergarments. Bright stage lighting makes them more sheer looking than regular lighting and you may want a slip or dark tights/leggings. Unless otherwise desired, we will use midnight navy or black buttons on the bodice. The cotton striped fabrics are yarn dyed with a striped pattern. Yarn dyes have small regularities in the fabric. It's the nature of yarn dyed fabrics and are not flaws.

To help with choosing fabrics, there is one picture with all your fabric options. You can also use the dropdown menu to see dresses in the different fabrics. The last two pictures show our Matilda dress in ladies sizes.

Fabric 1--lightweight blue chambray look in polycotton (PC96). This has been our most popular fabric for this dress
Fabric 2--lightweight dark cornflower blue in polycotton (PC113)
Fabric 3--medium weight cornflower blue in cotton (C132)
Fabric 4--medium weight summer sky blue in cotton (C347). This blue is just a bit brighter than the cornflower blue.
Fabric 5--lightweight light blue silky woven stripe in yarn dyed cotton (C368)
Fabric 6--lightweight medium blue silky woven stripe in yarn dyed cotton (C367)

Please choose based on sizing below. When checking out, please give me a length measurement from top of shoulder down to the desired hem. Please check measurements and let me know if you have any questions at all.

Sizing Help:
Girls Size 2--To fit chest of 21" and waist of 20".
Girls Size 3--To fit chest of 22" and waist of 20.5".
Girls Size 4--To fit chest of 23" and waist of 21".
Girls Size 5--To fit chest of 24" and waist of 21.5".
Girls Size 6--To fit chest of 25" and waist of 22".
Girls Size 7--To fit chest of 26" and waist of 23".
Girls Size 8--To fit chest of 27" and waist of 23.5".
Girls Size 10--To fit chest of 28.5" and waist of 24".
Girls Size 12--To fit chest of 30" and waist of 25.5"

Older girls and young adults will likely need adult sizing. I have redesigned this dress to fit up through ladies size 20. Please see measurements below and be sure to give me the detailed measurements requested at the end of the listing description. You can see pictures of the adult sized dress in the final two dress pictures above.

Girls Size 14--To fit chest of 31-32 and waist of 26-28
Ladies Size 6--To fit chest of about 33"
Ladies Size 8--To fit chest of about 34"
Ladies Size 10--To fit chest of 35"-36"
Ladies Size 12--To fit chest of 37"-39"
Ladies Size 14--To fit chest of 40"-41"
Ladies Size 16--To fit chest of 42"-43"
Ladies Size 18--To fit chest of 44"-45"
Ladies Size 20--To fit chest of 46"-47"

1. Full Chest/Bust measurement
2. Waist
3. Shoulder to Waist
4. Upper arm at widest point
5. Desired length shoulder to hem
6. Age of child/teen being costumed (this helps determine which pattern I should use)

The turnaround time for made to order items depends on how many orders I have in line at any given time. Please scroll down to see the estimated arrival/delivery date to make sure it suits your needs. Barring the rare personal or weather emergency, I always ship on time. If you have any questions about your ship date please ask before ordering as I do not process cancellations or refunds. When available, rush orders can be purchased in the very last section of the store.

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A custom order is any garment where you choose the size and fabric and I then make it up for you. Check the ship date for the shops present turnaround time. Please always check the shipping date before placing your order as I do not process cancellations. If you require a custom item sooner, add your item to the cart and take note of the price. Go to the last section of the shop called "Rush orders" and use the appropriate listing there in order to receive your order by the date you need it. Availability of rush orders is dependent on my ability to get them done in the promised time. If you don’t see availability it’s simply because my time is all booked up.

Most of the listings include a size chart. If you need any help with sizing simply send me a message and I'll be happy to help you out. For a child give me age, chest and waist measurement. For an adult give bust and waist measurement. Pattern sizing can be quite different from store sizing, especially in adult sizes. It's always better to check if you are unsure.

Please be sure that you can commit to your purchase before you place your order and be sure to check your ship date before checking out. It is my desire to provide clothing at a very reasonable cost. The cost you pay is based on the cost of materials and labor. I do not charge customers for my initial design time, my site work time, overhead or any administration. This allows me to keep my prices lower than many other fabric artists. It also means that I do not cancel orders. As a one-woman shop, staying open would simply not be viable if I were to do so. Thank you for supporting my little shop!

In order to keep prices as reasonable as possible for everyone, I do not accept returns on ready to ship garments or custom made garments. Please ask questions before purchasing to be sure that the item will meet your needs. Please measure carefully. I always recommend purchasing one of any given made to order style before buying multiples so that together we know that the style and fit is right before doing more.

I understand that there is a risk in ordering custom made as you cannot try on before purchasing. As one who designs and sews for others all day, I truly enjoy supporting other shops and purchase clothing for myself here on Etsy. While not everything is perfect I enjoy the adventure of having something made just for me.

Pockets are an add on option because there are a good percentage of customers who simply do not like them. This way I don't need to automatically charge any of you for pockets you don't want. Almost all of my dresses and skirts can have added pockets. Please see the last section of the store named RUSH ORDERS AND ADD ONS in order to add pockets to your garments. The listing adds 2 pockets, one on each side.