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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Little Girl's Dress Pattern
Girl's pretty dress with pinafore and a copy of the original embroidery transfer (please note the transfer is just a paper copy, there are ways of converting it into an iron on transfer online)
Offered here as: a Paper Pattern or the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a Digital Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Body Measurements: Age 2
Breast: 21” (53.4cm)
Waist: 20” (50.8cm)
Hip:
Back waist length:
Finished Dress length from back of regular neckline: 18” (45.8cm)
(4” hem)
Width at lower edge: 87” (221cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching threads. Dress – 1 package double fold bas tape, four ½” buttons for sleeve-bands and belt. Pinafore – Three 5/8” buttons or snaps for back opening.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
YARDAGE:
Dress:
35” Without Nap*, 2 ¼ yds.
45” Without Nap*, 1 7/8 yds.
Bodice & Sleeve Lining:
35”, ½ yd.
45”, ½ yd.
5/8” Crochet-type lace edging, 1 ½ yds.
For Back Opening – Use Four ½” Buttons or Neck-type Zipper, 10”
Pinafore:
35” Without Nap*, ½ yd.
45” Without Nap*, ½ yd.
Pinafore Lining (optional): Use above yardage for 35” or 45” fabric.
Hand Embroidery (optional): Use six-strand cotton – 4 skeins each of Self-shaded pink and green.
Sewing Machine Embroidery (optional): Use machine embroider thread – 1 spool each of the above colors.
* WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
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
Dress – Percale, pima cloth, cotton broadcloth, fine pique, cotton satin, lawn, linen, cotton with linen finish, dimity, similar synthetics. Pinafore – Eyelet, all-over embroidered cottons, plain cottons, similar synthetics. Linings – Cotton or synthetic organdy. 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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.
