Features:
Pack away those heavy sweaters and snow boots! The dolls in your life want to change into something light and pretty, and Forever 18 Inches has a solution: a vintage-inspired dress with princess seams, halter ties, a faux placket, and a couple of skirt options for two unique looks. You can make a dress with a short placket and full circle skirt, or a gathered version that’s suitable for plaids, stripes, border prints and eyelet. The lined bodice has multiple cutting lines to accommodate varying doll measurements and closes in the back. The Center Back has a small cut-out finished with tabs to hold the bodice ties in place, and a bonus petticoat is included for dolls who want to twirl and dance. Play your catchiest Do-Wop music and start sewing now for those days with warm weather and balmy breezes!
On Fit:
Because the design of this dress requires a close-fitting bodice, the pattern has been drafted in two sizes: Small and Large. The measurement ranges for the Small and Large patterns are listed on the same page as the pattern pieces for convenience. Use the Small size for dolls with a Waist measuring 10-1/2″ or less, and a Chest size up to 11″. Use the Large size for dolls with a Waist measuring more than 10-1/2″ up to 11″, and a Chest size 11″ up to 11-1/4″.
Pattern pieces that have a letter, followed by a dash and a “S or “L,” are specifically sized. For example, “B-L” indicates the Large sizing for Pattern Piece “B.” “C-S” indicates the Small sizing for Pattern Piece “C,” and so on. To ensure a good fit, measure your doll’s chest and waist, compare those measurements to the listed size ranges, and then select the pattern size that is closest to your doll’s dimensions. The back closure has been drafted with a ½” overlap, so there is a bit of “wiggle room” for measurements that vary a bit from the stated size ranges. If desired, adjustments can be made on the side seams to tailor the pattern for an exact fit on your specific doll.
When you print this pattern, check to make sure that the scale is correct by measuring the 1” square scale on each page. Set the page margins on your printer to narrow and the print scale to none. When you begin sewing, pay special attention to the size of your seam allowances. This pattern was sized to fit snugly, and accurate seams are important to achieve a good fit.