Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Bellbird Dress

Buy the Baby/Child Bellbird Dress sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Bellbird dress features a fully lined bodice with a button and loop closure on the back. Bell sleeves and elastic cuffs give it a vintage silhouette, or go sleeveless for summer. There are in-seam pockets for treasure collecting. The bodice comes with an optional embroidery design and tutorial, or come up with your own design! This dress has been designed with a relaxed fit and plenty of ease to wear a top underneath for winter layering.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: For summer: cottons, voile, lawn, linen and linen blends, chambray, light denims, etc. For winter: upholstery weight cottons, corduroy, velvet, drill, etc.

Lining: Light to medium weight cotton, poly cotton, voile, etc.

Fabric requirements: 

Main: 120 cm (47") wide fabric: 1.5 - 2 m (1 2/3 - 2 1/4 yd).

Lining: 0.25 m (1/3 yd).

Sizing: 12 months – 8 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.25 m (1/3 yd) interfacing, similar weight to main fabric; small button for back closure; small elastic for back closure (approx. 5 cm/2" long) or use ribbon; elastic for sleeve cuff, 1-1.5 cm (1/2") wide or narrower // Optional: Embroidery cotton; embroidery hoop.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (19 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can print just the size(s) you need.

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