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Children’s Alice Dress
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Difficulty Level
Beginner
Equipment Needed
Description
This simple children’s a-line dress pattern is fully reversible and easy to sew. It can be customized in a number of fun ways and there is an option to use snaps rather than buttonholes at the shoulder fastening. Includes sizes newborn-12yrs.
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- +Preparation
- When choosing your size, go by your child’s chest size. The waist is very loose so going by the chest size will give the best fit.
- To make the dress longer, cut using the hemline from a larger size. To make the dress longer, simply trim the hemline higher.
- Try the garment on before attaching the buttons/buttonholes or snaps. Adjust where these are placed as needed. If you are planning on wearing it over other a top, you will want this looser, or if you plan on wearing the dress on its own, you may want it tighter.
- If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.
- Suitable fabrics are light-weight woven fabrics (e.g. 100% cotton, woven cotton, cotton blend, velvet, pique, georgette, etc.)
- Lining also light-weight cotton or woven fabric (e.g. tissue, organza, china silk)
- Reversible OPTION: 4x Buttons / Snaps
- OR Non-reversible OPTION: 2x Buttons / Snaps
- Thread to match
- Front – Fabric cut 1 on fold, Lining cut 1 on fold
- Back – Fabric cut 1 on fold, Lining cut 1 on fold
Project OverviewThe Alice
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Alice is a simple and easy A-line dress suitable for beginners. Add buttons or snaps on the inside of the shoulders to make it completely reversible. The dress has plenty of room for embroidery, appliqué, or decoration on the front or back. Join the Main and Lining together at the hem to fully enclose the seams which means no fraying fabric for little hands to pick at!
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
Newborn – 12yrs
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below. If your child is between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust the pattern to remove the extra width/height to achieve the intended fit.
Height
Chest
Waist
Hips
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
0 – 3 mos
22.0
56.0
16.5
42.0
16.0
40.5
16.5
42.0
3 – 6 mos
24.0
61.0
17.5
44.5
17.0
43.0
17.5
44.5
6 – 12 mos
27.5
70.0
18.5
47.0
17.5
44.5
18.5
47.0
12 – 18 mos
30.0
76.0
19.0
48.0
18.5
47.0
19.0
48.0
18 – 24 mos
32.0
81.0
20.0
51.0
19.5
49.5
20.0
51.0
2 – 3 yrs
36.0
91.0
22.0
56.0
21.0
53.0
22.0
56.0
3 – 4 yrs
41.5
105.0
23.0
58.0
22.0
56.0
24.0
61.0
5 – 6 yrs
47.0
119.0
25.0
63.5
23.0
58.0
26.0
66.0
7 – 8 yrs
51.0
129.5
27.0
69.0
24.0
61.0
28.0
71.0
9 – 10 yrs
54.0
137.0
28.0
71.0
25.0
63.5
31.0
79.0
11 – 12 yrs
57.0
144.5
30.0
76.0
26.0
66.0
33.0
84.0
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Chest
Length (shoulder
to hem)0 – 3 mos
21.00
15.00
3 – 6 mos
22.00
16.00
6 – 12 mos
23.00
17.00
12 – 18 mos
24.00
18.25
18 – 24 mos
25.00
19.75
2 – 3 yrs
26.50
18.25
3 – 4 yrs
28.00
21.00
5 – 6 yrs
29.00
25.00
7 – 8 yrs
30.00
27.00
9 – 10 yrs
31.00
29.50
11 – 12 yrs
32.00
31.50
Fitting NotesMaterials and ToolsFabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Main
Lining
0 – 12 mos
0.50
0.50
12 – 24 mos
0.75
0.75
2 – 6 yrs
1.00
1.00
7 – 12 yrs
1.25
1.25
* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.You will also need:
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure or ruler. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.
Printing Your PatternSettings
The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.
Print at 100%.
On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.
Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.
Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.
Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Pattern pieces 0 – 24 mos 2-4, 8-10 2 – 4 yrs 7, 11-17 5 – 12 yrs 5-19 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Pattern pieces 0 – 24 mos 2-4, 8-10 2 – 3 yrs 7, 11-17 3 – 8 yrs 5-16 9 – 12 yrs 5-19 Cutting InstructionsCut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.
Cutting Checklist:
NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.
- + Instructions
- SIDE SEAMS – Stitch side seams of Main Front and Back together, press open. Repeat for Front and Back Lining.
- ATTACHING MAIN AND LINING – Place Dress Lining inside Main Dress, right sides together. Stitch around neckline to join together. Trim neckline raw edges, turn, press, and topstitch.
- HEM – Fold Main Dress hem under and press. Repeat with Dress Lining. Place Main and Lining Dress together at hem. Top stitch. ALTERNATIVE: If you do not want to attach the Main and Lining together, fold Main and Lining Dress another ¼ inch. Topstitch.
- SHOULDER FASTENINGS – Stitch buttonholes onto Back shoulders. Stitch buttons onto Main Front shoulders. REVERSIBLE OPTION: Stitch buttons to Front Lining.
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet¼ inch seam allowance included – Topstitching ⅛inch
Sewing –
1 . Side SeamsSeam Allowance
¼ inch seam allowance included – Top stitching ⅛ inch
1.0SERGER / OVERLOCKER OPTION – Place the Main Front and Back right sides together, matching side seams. Pin. Serge using ¼ inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowances open. Repeat with the Front and Back Lining.
REGULAR SEWING MACHINE OPTION – Follow below.
1.1Place the Main Front and Back right sides together, matching side seams. Pin.
Stitch using ¼ inch seam allowance.
1.2Press the seam allowances open.
1.3Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.2 with the Front and Back Lining.
2 . Attaching Main and Lining2.0SERGER / OVERLOCKER OPTION – Lay the Main Dress wrong sides out and the Lining Dress right sides out. Place the Dress Lining inside the Main Dress. The right side of the Lining should now be facing the right sides of the Main. Pin the necklines together. Serge using ¼ inch seam allowance. Then follow steps 2.3 to 2.4.
REGULAR SEWING MACHINE OPTION – Follow below.
2.1Lay the Main Dress wrong sides out and the Lining Dress right sides out.
2.2Place the Dress Lining inside the Main Dress. The right side of the Lining should now be facing the right sides of the Main. Pin the necklines together.
Stitch using ¼ inch seam allowance.
2.3Carefully trim the seam allowances so they are nice and even with no loose threads.
2.4Turn the dress right way out. Press. Pin.
Topstitch around the neckline using ⅛ inch seam allowance.
3 . Hem3.1Fold the hem of the Main Dress ¼ inch to the wrong side. Press.
3.2Repeat step 3.1 with the Dress Lining.
3.3Place the Main and Dress Lining together at the hem, matching side seams, then the center front and center back. Make sure the hemlines match up. You might need to fold slightly more or slightly less under if they aren’t even. Pin.
NOTE – Check that the dress doesn’t “bag” or wrinkle by smoothing it downwards to check it all lines up.
Topstitch using ⅛ inch seam allowance.
ALTERNATIVE – Doing the hem this way in the larger sizes can be a bit fiddly. If you have difficulty lining it up, hem the Main Dress and Dress Lining separately by folding each hem over by another ¼ inch to the wrong side, enclosing the raw edge. Stitch close to the edge. Your finished hems will be narrow but neat!
4 . Shoulder Fastenings4.0Preparation…. Set up your sewing machine for doing a buttonhole. This is my buttonhole foot. If you don’t regularly do buttonholes and aren’t familiar with yours, you might want to check the manual, and/or look up an instructional video on youtube.com.
I highly recommend that unless you are very familiar with buttonholes on your machine you use a scrap of fabric and practice a few times before carrying on. No matter how many buttonholes I’ve done I always practice first – I can never quite get them perfect first time, so practicing is an essential for me!
4.1Fold the Back of the dress over the Front at the shoulder. Check where you would like your button to sit.
ALTERNATIVE – You could use snaps here instead of buttons and buttonholes.
4.2Place a pin under the button to mark where you want it. Remove the button and unfold the dress.
Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.2 on the other side.
4.3Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.2 on the other side.
TIP – I find the easiest to do this is to fold the dress in half vertically, so the Back is folded back on itself and the two shoulders match up. Then put a pin straight through both so you can mark the buttonhole in the same place.
4.4Stitch your buttonholes at both shoulders.
If you are using a smaller button you can do the buttonholes horizontally. If you are using a larger button like I did, place the buttonholes vertically. The benefit to doing them horizontally is that the button won’t slide up and down in the hole (therefore making the dress longer and shorter!). However, it can be difficult to center your buttonholes on the shoulder if you do them horizontally so make sure to practice first.
4.5Open your buttonholes. The easiest way I find to do this is to use a seam ripper (unpicker) and insert the sharp end near the top of the buttonhole.
If you did practice buttonholes on scrap fabric earlier, make sure to do this on those first before you do this step on your dress.
4.6Carefully rip to halfway down the buttonhole. Then insert the seam ripper at the bottom of the buttonhole and rip upwards to meet the first rip. I find this method stops me accidentally going all the way to the end and cutting some of the buttonhole thread by mistake.
TIP – Place a pin in the buttonhole at the opposite end to your seam ripper so you can’t accidentally go past it.
4.7Decide on the placement of your button and mark with a pin.
4.8Mark the opposite shoulder with a pin in the same place as you did in step 4.3 for the buttonhole.
4.9We will now stitch the button onto the Main Front. Start by making a knot with the thread where you marked with the pin. Once the thread is attached to the dress, take the marker pin out.
4.10Hand stitch the button on. Go through the button several times to secure them.
4.11When you’re happy with how secure your buttons are, twist your thread several times around under the button. This raises the button slightly off the fabric and makes it easier to button and unbutton for little girl’s fingers!
4.12Tie off your thread with a couple of knots so it won’t come undone and snip the thread so you can’t see it.
Repeat steps 4.9 to 4.12 to stitch the button on the other side of the Main Dress.
If you are sewing a reversible Dress, follow below.
If you are not sewing a reversible Dress, your Alice Dress is finished!
4.13REVERSIBLE OPTION: Turn to the Front Lining. Repeat steps 4.8 to 4.12 to stitch a button on either side of the Front Lining.
NOTE – You may wish to leave out this option for the larger sizes as older children may carry bags over their shoulders, in which case two buttons might be uncomfortable.
Your reversible Alice dress is now finished!
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations, your Alice is done. Enjoy!
We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!
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All Rights Reserved
Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewThe Alice
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Alice is a simple and easy A-line dress suitable for beginners. Add buttons or snaps on the inside of the shoulders to make it completely reversible. The dress has plenty of room for embroidery, appliqué, or decoration on the front or back. Join the Main and Lining together at the hem to fully enclose the seams which means no fraying fabric for little hands to pick at!
SizingSize Range
Newborn – 12yrs
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below. If your child is between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust the pattern to remove the extra width/height to achieve the intended fit.
Height
Chest
Waist
Hips
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
0 – 3 mos
22.0
56.0
16.5
42.0
16.0
40.5
16.5
42.0
3 – 6 mos
24.0
61.0
17.5
44.5
17.0
43.0
17.5
44.5
6 – 12 mos
27.5
70.0
18.5
47.0
17.5
44.5
18.5
47.0
12 – 18 mos
30.0
76.0
19.0
48.0
18.5
47.0
19.0
48.0
18 – 24 mos
32.0
81.0
20.0
51.0
19.5
49.5
20.0
51.0
2 – 3 yrs
36.0
91.0
22.0
56.0
21.0
53.0
22.0
56.0
3 – 4 yrs
41.5
105.0
23.0
58.0
22.0
56.0
24.0
61.0
5 – 6 yrs
47.0
119.0
25.0
63.5
23.0
58.0
26.0
66.0
7 – 8 yrs
51.0
129.5
27.0
69.0
24.0
61.0
28.0
71.0
9 – 10 yrs
54.0
137.0
28.0
71.0
25.0
63.5
31.0
79.0
11 – 12 yrs
57.0
144.5
30.0
76.0
26.0
66.0
33.0
84.0
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Chest
Length (shoulder
to hem)0 – 3 mos
21.00
15.00
3 – 6 mos
22.00
16.00
6 – 12 mos
23.00
17.00
12 – 18 mos
24.00
18.25
18 – 24 mos
25.00
19.75
2 – 3 yrs
26.50
18.25
3 – 4 yrs
28.00
21.00
5 – 6 yrs
29.00
25.00
7 – 8 yrs
30.00
27.00
9 – 10 yrs
31.00
29.50
11 – 12 yrs
32.00
31.50
Materials and Tools- Suitable fabrics are light-weight woven fabrics (e.g. 100% cotton, woven cotton, cotton blend, velvet, pique, georgette, etc.)
- Lining also light-weight cotton or woven fabric (e.g. tissue, organza, china silk)
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Main
Lining
0 – 12 mos
0.50
0.50
12 – 24 mos
0.75
0.75
2 – 6 yrs
1.00
1.00
7 – 12 yrs
1.25
1.25
* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.You will also need:
- Reversible OPTION: 4x Buttons / Snaps
- OR Non-reversible OPTION: 2x Buttons / Snaps
- Thread to match
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure or ruler. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.