TSD-310 Girl’s Basic dress pattern for a basic dress is meant to be worn by girls from the age of 5 or 6 until they graduate to adult clothing. It is meant to be worn for daily wear, or dressed up with a little ribbon or trim, it is suitable for a better dress. The back-opening dress features a jewel neckline and a fitted waistband. Examination of period photographs (CDV’s) show that the bodice and the skirt were attached to the waistband using several methods. Our instructions are for a pleated method or a gathered method, as we found these to be the most common. Instructions are also given for different methods of hemming the dress. Options include both a bishop (shirt-style) and a coat sleeve.
Pattern Requirements: For Basic Dress: Size 6 and 8: 3 – 3 ¼ yards 45 “ wide fabric Size 10 and 12: 3 ½ - 4 yards 45” wide fabric Size 14: 5 yards 45” wide fabric If you desire a contrasting fabric hem, cuffs, stripes and waistband: ¾ - 1 yard 45” wide contrasting fabric. 6 –10 -- ½” glass, mother-of-pearl, wood or bone buttons for back and cuffs.
Sizing: Five basic sizes are included in the pattern.
This listing is for a new, hard copy pattern and not a finished garment.
