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Children’s Serenity Infinity Dress
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Difficulty Level
Beginner
Equipment Needed
Description
A simple infinity dress sewing pattern bursting with comfort, style and options, the Serenity Infinity is a loose-fitting, long-sleeved top or dress with a unique, asymmetrical draped batwing sleeve.
Includes sizes 12mos-12yrs
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- +Preparation
- Sizing – Sizing is different in different countries and stores, so please measure your model before picking your size. The ready-to-wear size your model normally fits into may be different from our size chart.
- Picking your size – Choose your size based on your hip measurement from the size chart. If your child falls into different sizes for hips and height, use the skirt length for that height size bracket, keeping to the size your child best fits into for hip measurements. Blend the two patterns together.
- Muslin – To ensure you get the best fit, sew a muslin. A muslin is a test version of the pattern in an inexpensive knit fabric. To make a muslin for this pattern:
- Check the fabric recommendations and use a fabric with the same properties as your final one. You’ll only need to cut out the Dress piece.
- Cut out the Dress and baste it together using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
- Try on. If happy with the fit, continue to the final garment.
- If you feel the fit needs adjusting for your personal shape, turn the muslin inside out and try on again.
- Adjust the seams with pins until you are happy and then baste.
- Trim your new seam allowances to ⅜ inch and pull out your basting stitches.
- Use these bits of fabric as your pattern pieces instead of the original pattern pieces. Continue to sew your final garment.
- Make sure to keep your adjusted pattern pieces. It is like having a tailor-made garment, so they are a valuable addition to your pattern library in case you wish to make more!
- If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.
- ⅜ inch wide Elastic – approximately 0.75 is sufficient for all sizes.
- Thread to match
- Dress – Fabric cut 1 on fold
- NOTE – There are two necklines. You will need to cut it on the fold using the back neckline. Then open the Dress (right side facing up) and cut the front neckline on the right side.
- Inner Tank: Front – Fabric cut 1 on fold
- Inner Tank: Back – Fabric cut 1 on fold
- Inner Tank: Armhole Binding – Fabric cut 2 (see cut chart above)
- Cuff – Fabric cut 2 on fold
- Use a ball point needle of a size appropriate to your fabric when working with knits – The ball point needle has a slightly rounded tip and will prevent damaging the fibre. Use ball point pins or clips and, if you can’t, use regular pins into the seam allowance and you should be just fine.
- Use a stretch stitch – You can use either a short and narrow zigzag or a stretch stitch (lightning bolt stitch) for construction. Test on a scrap of fabric to find which stitch and tension settings work best for you. You don’t want the fabric to pucker under your stitches.
- Your machine might have many fancy stretch stitches and you are welcome to play with them, but often the basic zigzag or stretch stitch are just right.
- Use a walking foot – Using a walking-foot is not a necessity but it is highly recommended when working on a stretchy knit. The walking-foot helps to prevent one layer of fabric from stretching out while sewing. Both layers of fabrics are fed at the same time under your needle.
- Reduce your presser foot tension – Some machines will allow you to change your presser foot tension. Check your manual to see how to reduce your presser foot tension. Reducing tension will prevent your fabric from stretching while it goes through the machine.
- Use a ball point twin-needle (double needle) for top stitching – Using a twin-needle will give you a regular double line of straight stitches on the right side and a short and stretchy zig zag on the wrong side. Alternatively, if you don’t own a twin needle, you can use a medium size zigzag stitch for hemming and topstitching. I like to lengthen my stitch a little when top stitching with the twin needle. Test on a scrap of fabric to find what works best for you.
- Finishing the seams – Because knits don’t fray, it isn’t strictly necessary to finish your seams. That being said, you will achieve a more polished and durable look if you do an overcasting or zigzag stitch on your raw edges.
Project OverviewSerenity Infinity Dress
Difficulty Level = Beginner
This draped, loose fitting dress has five length options; top, mid-thigh, knee, mid-calf and maxi. It is asymmetric with a batwing sleeve which is fitted into a deep gathered cuff. The low neckline is joined to an inner tank, enabling you to create multiple different looks.
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Please read the full instructions before getting started.
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SizingSize Range
12mo - 12yrs
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust the pattern to remove the extra width to achieve the intended fit.
Height
Chest
Waist
Hips
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
12 – 18 mos
30.0
76.0
19.0
48.0
18.5
47.0
19.7
50.0
18 – 24 mos
32.0
81.0
20.0
51.0
19.5
49.5
20.7
53.0
2 – 3 yrs
36.0
91.0
22.0
56.0
21.0
53.0
22.5
57.0
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
Waist
Hips
Shoulder length
Cuff length
Cuff width at top
12 – 18 mos
24.5
30.0
17.7
4.7
8.7
5.2
18 – 24 mos
26.5
32.5
18.7
5.2
9.1
5.6
2 – 3 yrs
30.0
36.5
20.5
5.7
9.3
6.1
3 – 4 yrs
35.0
41.3
22.0
6.6
9.5
6.3
5 – 6 yrs
43.0
49.3
24.0
8.5
9.7
6.6
7 – 8 yrs
47.0
53.3
26.0
9.3
10.0
7.2
9 – 10 yrs
50.0
57.3
29.0
10.0
10.1
7.6
11 – 12 yrs
53.0
62.3
31.0
11.0
10.2
8.0
Lengths
Top
Mid-thigh
Knee
Mid-calf
Maxi
12 – 18 mos
14.0
18.5
23.0
24.0
27.2
18 – 24 mos
14.7
19.7
24.5
25.2
28.2
2 – 3 yrs
15.5
20.6
26.6
27.7
31.5
3 – 4 yrs
16.2
22.3
29.5
30.7
35.3
5 – 6 yrs
18.0
25.1
33.3
34.6
39.6
7 – 8 yrs
19.5
26.7
36.0
37.3
43.0
9 – 10 yrs
20.0
27.2
36.7
38.5
44.1
11 – 12 yrs
20.3
28.1
39.0
40.3
46.3
Fitting NotesThis dress is loose fitting over the chest, waist, and top hip. The dress is fitted through the hips. The asymmetric batwing sleeves are fitted into the cuffs, which start at the elbow and finish at the wrist.
Materials and ToolsFabric – You will need a stretch/knit fabric with a 4 way 30% stretch. This will drape well and have a good recovery. Great examples are a soft touch knit, a textured knit, double brushed poly, or viscose elastane. Do not use cotton lycra etc. as the fabric won’t drape as nicely.
NOTE – You can use a 2 way stretch, but it will not drape as beautifully and will be bulky.
*Do not use woven fabrics for this dress.
Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Lengths
Cuffs
Inner tank
Top
Mid-Thigh
Knee
Mid-Calf
Maxi
12 – 18 mos
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.00
0.75
0.50
18 – 24 mos
0.75
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.50
2 – 3 yrs
0.75
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.50
3 – 4 yrs
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
0.75
0.50
5 – 6 yrs
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.25
0.75
0.50
7 – 8 yrs
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
0.75
0.50
9 – 10 yrs
1.25
1.25
1.75
1.75
1.75
0.75
0.50
11 – 12 yrs
1.50
1.50
1.75
1.75
1.75
0.75
0.50
* 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
Lengths Top Mid-thigh Knee Mid-calf Maxi 12- 24 mos 6-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 4-8, 15-24 2 – 3 yrs 6-8, 14-24 5-8, 13-24 5-8, 15-24 4-8, 12-24 4-8, 12-24 3 – 4 yrs 6-8, 14-24 5-8, 13-24 4-8, 12-24 4-8, 12-24 3-8, 11-24 5 – 6 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 3-9, 11-24 7 – 8 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 2-24 9 – 10 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 3-9, 11-24 2-24 11 – 12 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 2-24 2-24 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Lengths Top Mid-thigh Knee Mid-calf Maxi 12 – 24 mos 6-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 4-8, 15-24 2 – 3 yrs 6-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 5-8, 15-24 4-8, 15-24 4-8, 15-24 3 – 4 yrs 6-9 14-24 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 13-24 4-9, 13-24 3-9, 13-24 5 – 6 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 3-9, 13-24 7 – 8 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 2-24 9 – 10 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 3-9, 11-24 2-24 11 – 12 yrs 5-9, 13-24 4-9, 12-24 3-9, 11-24 2-24 2-24 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 Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below:
⅜ wide Neck elastic (Cut 1)
Inner tank: armhole binding (Cut 2)
Length
Width
Length
12 – 18 mos
16.6
1.5
7.1
18 – 24 mos
17.2
1.5
7.5
2 – 3 yrs
18.0
1.5
8.5
3 – 4 yrs
18.2
1.5
9.2
5 – 6 yrs
20.2
1.5
10.2
7 – 8 yrs
21.5
1.5
11.2
9 – 10 yrs
23.2
1.5
11.7
11 – 12 yrs
24.5
1.5
12.6
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.
Fabric TipsTips for Sewing with Knit Fabrics
Using a serger is not a necessity to sew with knit fabrics! Here are a few tips to get the best results on a regular sewing machine:
Here is an example of some of the stitches you could use.
From left to right: Ballpoint twin-needle, narrow zigzag, stretch stitch (lightning bolt), overcasting. - + Instructions
- PATTERN MARKINGS – Transfer pattern markings and labels.
- DRESS – Fold your Dress in half right sides together. Pin the shoulders. Stitch. Place the side seams, right sides together. Stitch.
- INNER TANK – Place Front and Back right sides together, matching shoulders and front and back necklines. Stitch. Repeat for other shoulder. Pin sides right sides together. Stitch. Repeat for the other side. Fold Armhole Binding in half widthwise, right sides together. Stitch. Fold Armhole Binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Find and mark quarter points of binding and armscye. Place Armhole Binding over the wrong side of the armscye, matching quarter points. Stitch. Turn right side out. Fold Armhole Binding over to right side of armscye. Topstitch. Repeat to add Armhole Binding to other armscye. Serge hem raw edge. Fold hem to wrong side by ½ inch. Stitch.
- NECKLINE – Lay Dress right side facing up. Turn Inner Tank wrong side facing up. Place Inner Tank over Dress, right sides together, matching shoulder seams. Pin necklines. Stitch. Place elastic onto wrong side of Inner Tank at neckline, placing edges together. Stitch. Flip Inner Tank inside the Dress, wrong sides together.
- CUFFS – Fold Cuff in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch the long raw edge. Turn right side out. Fold in half widthwise, wrong sides together. Find and mark the quarter points of your Cuff and armscye. Place the Cuff inside the Dress, right sides together, matching quarter points and side seams. Stitch. Repeat for the other Cuff.
- HEM – Serge or overlock the hem raw edge. Fold ½ inch to the wrong side. Press. Topstitch.
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet⅜ inch seam allowance included – Hem ½ inch
Preparation –
Sewing –
. VideoSeam Allowance
⅜ inch seam allowance included – Hem ½ inch
.Watch our video on how to style these looks.
. Look 1.With the dress on, take both arms out of the sleeves and up through the neckline.
Take the left sleeve and cross it over the body under the bust, wrapping it around the back and tucking it into the dress at the left armscye.
Take the right sleeve and wrap it over the left shoulder, wrapping it around the back and tucking it back under the wrapped right sleeve.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
. Look 2.With the dress on, holding the end of the left sleeve (no draping), pull your arm through the sleeve, pushing it inside the dress.
Tuck the end of the sleeve round the back to the right side of the dress.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length
. Look 3.With the dress on, take both arms out of the sleeves and up through the neckline.
Take the right sleeve over the body at the waist and tie it together with the left sleeve.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
. Look 4.With the dress on, take both arms out of the sleeves and up through the neckline.
Take the left sleeve and wrap it across the front and over your right shoulder.
Take the right sleeve and wrap it across the front and over your left shoulder.
Tie together at the back of the neck.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
. Look 5.With the dress on, take both arms out of the sleeves and up through the neckline.
Take the right sleeve over the right shoulder and the left sleeve over the left shoulder. Tie together at the back of the neck.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
. Look 6.With the dress on, take both arms out of the sleeves and up through the neckline.
Take the left sleeve across the body at the waist.
Wrap the right sleeve over the left sleeve at the waist.
Tie together at the back.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
. Look 7.With the dress on, take both arms out of the sleeves and up through the neckline.
With the sleeves in front of you, wrap the left sleeve over the right sleeve twice. Lift the sleeves up and tie at the back of the neck.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
. Look 8.With the dress on, take your arm out of the right sleeve and out through the neckline.
Take the end of the sleeve and wrap it across the body and over the left shoulder.
Tuck the end of the sleeve into the armscye.
Adjust the drape.
TIP – If you have sewn the maxi or mid-calf length you can also tuck the hem up inside and pull the sides up to create a new length.
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
⅜ inch seam allowance included – Hem ½ inch
0.0⅜ inch seam allowance included – Hem ½ inch
0.1Pattern Markings
Transfer all pattern markings to the fabric using a disappearing ink pen or tailors chalk.
1 . Dress1.1Fold your Dress in half right sides together. Pin at shoulder.
1.2Serge or stitch or using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
1.3Repeat steps 1.1 to 1.2 with the other shoulder.
1.4Place the side seams, right sides together. Pin.
1.5Serge or stitch or using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
2 . Inner Tank2.1Place the Front and Back right sides together, matching shoulders. Pin.
2.2Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
2.3Repeat steps 2.1 to 2.2 for the other shoulder.
2.4Pin the sides of the Tank Top right sides together.
2.5Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
2.6Repeat steps 2.4 to 2.5 for the other side of the Tank Top.
2.7Fold the Armhole Binding in half widthwise, right sides together. Pin.
2.8Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
2.9Fold the Armhole Binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, matching long raw edges. Find and mark the quarter points.
2.10Find and mark the quarter points of the Inner Tank armscye.
2.11Place the Armhole Binding over the wrong side of the armscye, matching quarter points. Pin.
TIP – Match the Armhole Binding seam to the Inner Tank side seam.
2.12Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
2.13Turn the Inner Tank right sides out.
Fold the Armhole Binding over to the right side of the armscye. Pin.
2.14Using a stretch stitch, topstitch close to the inner edge of the Armhole Binding.
2.15Repeat steps 2.7 to 2.14 to add the Armhole Binding to the other armscye.
2.16Serge or neaten the hem raw edge with a zig-zag or overcast stitch.
NOTE – If you are serging, do not remove any seam allowance.
2.17Fold the hem to the wrong side by ½ inch. Pin.
2.18Stitch close to the serged/neatened edge using a stretch stitch.
3 . Neckline3.1Lay the Dress right side facing up. Turn the Inner Tank wrong side facing up. Place the Inner Tank over the Dress, right sides together, matching shoulder seams and front and back necklines. Pin the necklines together.
TIP – Use lots of pins to keep these curved edges together while sewing.
3.2Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
3.3Place the elastic onto the wrong side of the Inner Tank at the neckline, aligning the edges. Pin.
TIP – Start at a shoulder seam.
3.4Stitch the elastic to the neckline using a zig zag or elastic stretch stitch.
NOTE – Do not stretch the elastic while sewing. You need the neckline to stretch for the infinity options, but still have support at the neckline.
3.5Flip the Inner Tank inside the Dress, wrong sides together.
4 . Cuffs4.1Fold the Cuff in half lengthwise, right sides together. Pin the long raw edge.
4.2Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
4.3Turn the Cuff right side out.
4.4Fold the Cuff in half widthwise, wrong sides together. Find and mark the quarter points of your Cuff.
To do this, pin at the seam, then fold your Cuff in half and mark again with a pin. Fold in half again and mark the quarter points with a pin.
TIP – Match your seam lines together. This will ensure your Cuff isn’t twisted. Pin the two layers together at the quarter points.
4.5Find and mark the quarter points of the armscye on the Dress.
4.6Place the Cuff inside the Dress, right sides together, matching quarter points. Pin.
TIP – One side of the Dress has no side seam. Match the Cuff seam to the opposite side of the shoulder seam on the armscye of this side of the Dress.
4.7Serge or stitch using a ⅜ inch seam allowance.
4.8Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.7 for the other Cuff.
5 . Hem5.1Serge or neaten the raw edge with a zig-zag or overcast stitch.
NOTE – If you are serging, do not remove any seam allowance.
Fold the hem ½ inch to the wrong side. Pin. Press.
5.2Topstitch close to the serged/neatened edge.
Your Serenity dress is done!
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations, your Serenity Dress is done. Enjoy!
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Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewSerenity Infinity Dress
Difficulty Level = Beginner
This draped, loose fitting dress has five length options; top, mid-thigh, knee, mid-calf and maxi. It is asymmetric with a batwing sleeve which is fitted into a deep gathered cuff. The low neckline is joined to an inner tank, enabling you to create multiple different looks.
SizingSize Range
12mo - 12yrs
Size Chart
This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust the pattern to remove the extra width to achieve the intended fit.
Height
Chest
Waist
Hips
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
Inches
CM
12 – 18 mos
30.0
76.0
19.0
48.0
18.5
47.0
19.7
50.0
18 – 24 mos
32.0
81.0
20.0
51.0
19.5
49.5
20.7
53.0
2 – 3 yrs
36.0
91.0
22.0
56.0
21.0
53.0
22.5
57.0
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
Waist
Hips
Shoulder length
Cuff length
Cuff width at top
12 – 18 mos
24.5
30.0
17.7
4.7
8.7
5.2
18 – 24 mos
26.5
32.5
18.7
5.2
9.1
5.6
2 – 3 yrs
30.0
36.5
20.5
5.7
9.3
6.1
3 – 4 yrs
35.0
41.3
22.0
6.6
9.5
6.3
5 – 6 yrs
43.0
49.3
24.0
8.5
9.7
6.6
7 – 8 yrs
47.0
53.3
26.0
9.3
10.0
7.2
9 – 10 yrs
50.0
57.3
29.0
10.0
10.1
7.6
11 – 12 yrs
53.0
62.3
31.0
11.0
10.2
8.0
Lengths
Top
Mid-thigh
Knee
Mid-calf
Maxi
12 – 18 mos
14.0
18.5
23.0
24.0
27.2
18 – 24 mos
14.7
19.7
24.5
25.2
28.2
2 – 3 yrs
15.5
20.6
26.6
27.7
31.5
3 – 4 yrs
16.2
22.3
29.5
30.7
35.3
5 – 6 yrs
18.0
25.1
33.3
34.6
39.6
7 – 8 yrs
19.5
26.7
36.0
37.3
43.0
9 – 10 yrs
20.0
27.2
36.7
38.5
44.1
11 – 12 yrs
20.3
28.1
39.0
40.3
46.3
Materials and ToolsFabric – You will need a stretch/knit fabric with a 4 way 30% stretch. This will drape well and have a good recovery. Great examples are a soft touch knit, a textured knit, double brushed poly, or viscose elastane. Do not use cotton lycra etc. as the fabric won’t drape as nicely.
NOTE – You can use a 2 way stretch, but it will not drape as beautifully and will be bulky.
*Do not use woven fabrics for this dress.
Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)
Lengths
Cuffs
Inner tank
Top
Mid-Thigh
Knee
Mid-Calf
Maxi
12 – 18 mos
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.00
0.75
0.50
18 – 24 mos
0.75
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.50
2 – 3 yrs
0.75
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.50
3 – 4 yrs
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.25
0.75
0.50
5 – 6 yrs
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.25
0.75
0.50
7 – 8 yrs
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50
0.75
0.50
9 – 10 yrs
1.25
1.25
1.75
1.75
1.75
0.75
0.50
11 – 12 yrs
1.50
1.50
1.75
1.75
1.75
0.75
0.50
* 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:
- ⅜ inch wide Elastic – approximately 0.75 is sufficient for all sizes.
- Thread to match
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tape measure or ruler. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.