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Ring Around the Rosey Pattern

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Category:

Sewing

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Infant/Baby, Girls

Item:

Dress

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

using a sewing machine
using a rotary cutter
handwinding a bobbin with elastic thread

Pattern Description:

This PDF file includes graded patterns to fit sizes 18m to a 6 youth, and 12 pages of instructions with both photographs and illustrations, for clarity.

This easy fitting A-line dress has a shirred collar, and some sneaky tricks along the way to make it look professional. There are no itchy raw edges inside, and the directions include pocket suggestions as well as shirring tips. This dress patter is suitable for an advanced beginner, or one who is willing to make a test garment first.

Fabric choices can completely change the look of this dress, from playful to preppy, from retro to kitschy.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

12m-6

Materials:

1/2-1 yard main fabric (non directional) depending on size
5" x 44" light weight contrasting fabric
2 bobbins worth of elastic thread
coordinating sewing thread

You Will Also Need:

basic sewing supplies, like pins, seam ripper, etc
sewing machine and needle
rotary cutter and mat, scissors
iron and ironing board