Suggested Fabric

Quilting cotton, Eyelet, Chambray, Gingham, Lightweight Poplin, Linen

Additional Fabric may be required to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric.

A cute little classic dress with fully lined bodice. Easy to sew and so versatile.

Great to wear as is or as a summer dress or as a pinafore on cooler days or evenings.

Also looks great with tights.

Sew the bodice with a contrasting fabric or the same as the skirt.

The bodice is high waisted which allows for smocking to the waist.

Make a matching diaper cover to complete the outfit.

Do you know how to smock but anxious about sewing a garment.

This pattern is a good place to start.

The smocking is done at the back and front. So there is no need for calculating the positioning for the belt placement.

Since the smocking begins blow the high waistline, there are no armholes to cut out which makes blocking a little easier.

The back opening and hem is completed in one step using a bias strip.

The pattern includes instructions for sew in snaps. You can use a tool to set snaps or if you prefer to add buttonholes, you can do so too.

The rounded back opening, makes sewing the bias hem easier.

Add some more detail by sewing some ric rac or piping to the hemline.

You will need to use your own design because the THE SMOCKING DESIGN GRAPH IS NOT INCLUDED. THE SMALLER SIZES WILL REQUIRE A DESIGN WITH LESS ROWS.

A desktop or laptop computer is required in order to save and print this pattern. DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR PRINT FROM A PHONE OR TABLET.

A PDF reader is required to view and print the files, such as Adobe Reader.

A printer is required to print the pattern pages.

Print at 100%. Make sure that the test square matches the measurements indicated on the pattern.

You will download two files.

One has the pattern to print at home on A4 or Letter paper. 15 pages have to be pieced together. Once the pattern has been pieced and taped or glued together, it can be cut to the required size.

The other file has the instructions with illustrations. this includes 6 pages.

There is also the option for large format printing.. The large format pattern does not require piecing together.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LISTING IS FOR A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD AND NOT A PHYSICAL PATTERN. NOTHING WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU.

You will be able to download the pattern onto your computer once payment has been processed.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS LISTING SINCE IT IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD.