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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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'Made-by-Mother' Child's Dress
This girls' “made by mother” dress has alternative necklines and sleeves with cone shaped pockets. Choose from a sweet Peter-Pan style rounded collar or a unique shape neckline, plus optional bib-style front detailing. Additionally the three variations of sleeve include, long sleeves which finish with a cuff; shaped short sleeves that are cut as part of the bodice; or sleeves that finish just above the elbow with a bow detail.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Age: 6
Chest: 24” (61cm)
Waist: 22” (56cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching Sewing Cotton or Silk.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
MATERIALS REQUIRED. With Nap or up or down Design
Age: 6 yrs.
Views A & B Short Sleeve 31" Material, 1 7/8 yds.
Views C&D - Without Collar
31" Material, 1 ¾ yds.
View C With Collar 31" Material, 1 ¾ yds.
With or without Nap or up or down Design.
Views A & B Short Sleeve 36" Material, 1 ¾ yds.
Views C & D
With or Without Collar 36" Material, 1 ¾ yds.
View B Long Sleeve 54" Material, 1 3/8 yds.
Without Nap or up or down Design
View B Long Sleeve 36" Material, 2 yds.
Views B & C Contrast 36" Material, ¼ yd.
Contrast Material for Trimming 36” Wide or card of Bias Binding, 3/8 yd.
Width round lower edge of Skirt Age 8 yrs. is about 1 5/8 yds.
2 ½”Hem allowed. ½” Turnings are allowed on all Seams.
Note-To complete garment you will need :-
Matching Sewing Cotton or Silk.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Seersuckers, Rayons, Cottons, Washing Silks, Fine Woollens. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.
