Sewing: Long Sleeved GIrls Dress - The Chelsea

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Long Sleeved GIrls Dress - The Chelsea Pattern

Category:

Sewing

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Girls

Item:

Dress

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

Sew a straight line
sew a buttonhole (but there are also no-buttonhole-needed insructions!)
ease fabrics together or be able to follow the step-by-step instructions for doing so.

Pattern Description:

I heard seamstresses have been wanting a long-sleeved dress pattern PDF but feeling tired of peasant styles, and Chelsea delivers! She has a button (or snap) front bib, full length sleeves with a flounce finish and a little bit of nautical personality! Design options include hidden button bib, ruffle, lace, or no-trim bib, and flounce or simple hemmed sleeves.

Recommended sewing experience: intermediate
Sizes included: 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6 and 8

The Chelsea pattern is recommended for intermediate seamstresses who can ease fabrics together or are able to follow the step-by-step instructions for doing so. Buttonholes are recommended, though press-in snaps can be used. There is NO zipper!

Your PDF download includes computer-drafted patterns in six sizes, all of which have been carefully drafted and tested. You also receive step by step instructions with full color photos and diagrams that ensure you can sew this with professional results.

Materials:

Light to midweight cotton or cotton-blend fabric, 44" wide: 2T and 3T, 1-3/8 yards, sizes 4, 5 and 6, 1.5 yards, Size 8, 2 yards.
Lining fabric - can be same fabric, muslin, or any similar weight to main: 1/3 yard

You Will Also Need:

If trimming bib, 24" x 1.75" strip of fabric or 1/2 yard of 1/2" wide to 5/8" wide trim (lace, rickrack, etc)
Four 5/8" or 3/4" buttons (or press-in snaps and a snap setting tool)