18 inch doll dress pattern ~ Adelaide's 1850s Dress PDF Sewing Pattern

This 18-inch doll dress pattern draws inspiration from 1850s fashion, showcasing a timeless silhouette with charming period details. The design features a yoke with a graceful boat neckline, short sleeves trimmed with delicate ruffles, and a softly shirred bodice that is fully lined for a polished finish.

The relaxed waistline is defined by a waistband that flows into a full, gathered skirt, finished with a ruffled hem. A coordinating petticoat is included to complete the look, and the finished dress falls to the doll’s calves for an authentic period length.

Decorative ribbon bows accent the sleeves just above the ruffled edge, with the option to add more along the skirt for extra detail and charm.

The pattern includes two size options to fit both smaller and larger 18-inch dolls. Instructions include where to use larger seam allowances at center back and on the side seams. To ensure the best fit, measure your doll using the diagram provided.

Suggested Fabrics: Lightweight Cotton, gingham, satin, linen, lawn and batiste; (also batiste for lining)

Materials Required:

o ½ yard main fabric 44/45 inches wide
o Four ¼ inch snap sets
o Thread
o 11 inches of ¼ inch wide ribbon
o 4 x 7-inch section of lightweight fusible interfacing
o ¼ yard lightweight fabric for lining and petticoat

Tools Required:

o Sewing machine with zig zag stitch
o Pressing ham (optional)
o Serger (optional)
o Iron
o Seam gauge
o Point turner
o Hand sewing needles (such as Betweens and Embroidery needles)
o Water soluble marking pen/pencil or chalk

Skill Level: Intermediate

What You Get: One 51 page sewing pattern with 13 Pattern Pieces and 75 Step by Step instructions with Photos 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.

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