Perfect for summer activities, your 18-inch doll will look adorable in either the gorgeous ‘Melody Fair’ Halter Dress or charming Romper shorts from Little Miss Muffett.
Both the Dress and the Romper have a fully lined, round necked Front Bodice with bound, ruffled, raglan-cut arms with the binding forming part of the Halter Ties. The low cut Bodice Back closes with Hook & Loop Tape.
The short pants Romper sports two ‘crescent shaped’, ruffled and bound novelty pockets, which are finished with buttons on the crescent points.
The Dress has a full gathered knee-length skirt with a Ruffled Insert towards the hemline. Two small buttons are attached at Bodice Center Front for added interest.
This Intermediate PDF sewing pattern from is designed to fit 18-inch soft-bodied dolls such as American Girl®.
Recommended Fabrics: Quilters’ Cotton was used for both the Dress and Romper. Lightweight Cotton was used for the Bodice Lining.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric Requirements:
- Dress: Quilters’ Cotton - 32” x 20”
- Dress Ruffles: Quilters’ Cotton - 61” x 4 ½”
- Romper: Quilters’ Cotton - 30” x 15”
- Romper Ruffles: Quilters’ Cotton - 12” x 3 ½”
- Dress Bodice Lining: Lightweight Cotton - 9” x 7”
- Romper Bodice & Pocket Lining: Lightweight Cotton - 10” x 8”
Notions:
- Hook & Loop Tape for Bodice Center Back Opening: 1 ¾” x 3/8” wide
- Buttons for Dress Bodice Front: 2 x ¼” wide
- Buttons for Romper Pockets: 4 x ¼” wide
Matching Thread, Erasable Marking Pen, Clear Tape, general sewing supplies.
A ‘Universal’ Sewing Needle – 80/12, a General Purpose Foot and a ¼” Foot are used throughout the sewing process.
Skill Level: Intermediate
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