The Mini Willow girls sewing pattern is designed for ultimate comfort with many variations! The kind of garment the kids can chuck on and go and it instantly looks cute yet does not inhibit playtime. It can be made as a top or knee length dress, it can be made as sleeveless, puff sleeve and fluted sleeve, as well as adding pockets. All versions have a high neckline and a mid-scoop back.
The front bodice features waist darts and side ties that pull the dress in to create shape around the waist. The back bodice includes a flat felled seam down the centre. Bias binding is used to finish the neckline and armholes (if opting for the sleeveless version). Finally, this pattern includes generous inseam pockets as we all know kids like to carry all sorts in their pockets!
There are no zips or buttons on this easy sewing pattern so it's great for beginners. It is the perfect all-year-round, transitional sewing pattern that will see you through all seasons. Make in a gingham fabric for the ultimate summer beach dress, try in a heavier checked flannel fabric for wintery days or go all out and make in a satin for that special wedding outfit or Christmas party dress! The perfect girls dress sewing pattern!
Sewing Level: Beginner sewing pattern
Size Range: From age 3Y to 11Y. See size chart for measurements.
Recommended Fabrics: This pattern is ideal for light to medium weight, non-stretch woven fabric such as viscose, linen, shirting, cotton lawn, jacquard, velvet, gingham, tencel etc. Structured fabric like cotton lawn will have more dramatic volume on the puff sleeve and fluid fabrics like viscose will have more drape for the flute sleeve.
Notions: Thread, 0.6cm (¼”) wide elastic for the hem of the puff sleeve and 3cm (1.2") wide bias binding.
Includes: 2 x A0 printed sheets folded to A4 size. This is a physical sewing pattern that will be delivered to your door. A comprehensive A4 instruction booklet is also included with a matching envelope.
