The Gathered Dress Sewing Pattern - Ages 3-8 years
£15.00
Size Guide
The Gathered Dress is a gorgeous girls dress for ages 3-8 years. A T-shaped dress with the sleeves formed as part of the front/back which makes it really fun and easy to sew. The front has a cute oversized pocket and the back has a gathered section at the waist.
View A has a button close at the back neck.
View B has an invisible zip close at the back neck.
Pattern sizes
Ages 3 - 8 years old
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works well in most light weight to medium weight fabrics. For a Spring/Summer dress use a thin cotton and for Autumn/Winter a medium weight fabric is ideal.
Supplies Needed
View A - Fabric, thread, hand needle, 10cm narrow satin ribbon, button (1-2cm)
View B - Fabric, thread, 22cm/8" invisible zipper (ensure your sewing machine has a zipper foot)
What's included
- Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide on taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- Information on The Avid Seamstress
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Tie Version
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- Instruction book PDF
- Any additional information required to create the sewing pattern.
This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.
The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.
Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post.
Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
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This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.
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Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
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Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
Digital sewing patterns
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Printed Sewing Pattern
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Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
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Digital sewing patterns
You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
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