Instructions:
1. Cut out pattern pieces
from lightweight fabric of your choice
2. Cut 6 short lengths of
ribbon and top-stitch them in a crossing pattern
to the front of the Bodice Front piece, as
indicated on the pattern.
3. Sew the Bodice Front-Side
pieces to either side of the Bodice Front piece,
and the Bodice Back-Side pieces to the Bodice
Back pieces.
4. Line-up the shoulders of
the Bodice Front to the shoulders of the Bodice
Back and sew together.
5. Hem the Sleeve pieces and
gather the tops to fit the armholes of the
Bodice. Sew in place.
6. Gather the Sleeves with
elastic, to fit your doll's arm.
7. Sew 2 Collar pieces
together and turn right-side out. Do this for all
4 pieces, so you end up with 2 Collar halves.
Trim with lace, if desired.
8. Hem the neck of the Bodice
and top-stitch the Collar pieces to it.
9. Align the
open sides of the Bodice and sew together,
leaving the back open.
10. Sew lace
to the Skirt as indicated on the pattern.
11. Gather
the top of the Skirt o fit the bottom edge of the
Bodice and sew together.
12. Sew up the back of the
Skirt, leaving 1"-2" open below the
edge of the bodice.
13. Hem the opening in the back
of the dress, add your favorite fastener.
Decorate the dress with bows, ribbon roses, etc.
- Finished!
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