Bobbins and Buttons Alice Dress and Top

Buy the Baby/Child/Teen Alice Dress and Top sewing pattern from Bobbins and Buttons. Alice is a semi-fitted dress or top with a deep ruffle that runs over the shoulder. The dress has curved front seams with in-seam pockets and fastens with an invisible centre back zipper. The top has a keyhole back neck opening finished with a button and hand stitched loop. Both can be made with or without sleeves and ruffles.

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: Cotton poplin, broadcloth, chambray, double gauze, cotton voile and other medium weight woven fabrics. For softer ruffles, choose a double gauze or cotton voile. For crisp statement ruffles, choose cotton poplin, linen or broadcloth.

Fabric requirements: 

Dress: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 1.65 - 2.65 m (1.8 - 2.9 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.4 - 2 m (1.55 - 2.1 yd).

Top: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 1.1 - 1.6 m (1.2 - 1.75 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 0.7 - 1.35 m (0.75 -1.5 yd).

Sizing: 12 months – 13 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing (optional depending on what fabric you choose); invisible zipper (dress); small button (top).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (37 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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