Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Kauri Dress

Buy the Baby/Child Kauri Dress sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. With a gathered waist, relaxed fit and pockets for treasure collecting, the Kauri Dress is excellent for playing in. The button bodice gives it vintage charm. It’s casual and looks down to earth in a linen or cotton. Or dress it up with sateen or velveteen and you have a brand new party dress. The Kauri Dress comes with three sleeve length options, making it the perfect dress for all seasons. This pattern is a favourite for its clean and simple lines as well as its clever construction and professional finishes.

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: Light to medium weight fabrics including linen, cotton, flannel and sateen.

Fabric requirements: Short sleeve, 1 - 2 m (1 1/4 - 2 3/8 yd) // Mid sleeve, 1.25 - 2 m (1 3/8 - 2 3/8 yd) // Long sleeve, 1.25 - 2 m (1 3/8 - 2 3/8 yd).

Sizing: 1 - 10 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Four buttons, approx. 15 mm (5/8") wide; 12 mm (1/2") wide double fold bias tape (optional for two seam finishes).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (25 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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