A New Spring Dress! The Primrose and All Occasion Dress Pattern Hack

Hi Everyone! This week we have a super cute pattern hack that's perfect for welcoming Spring 2021! This blog post is brought to us from our newest content creator, @graceloves2bake from Instagram. We love her fresh take on the patterns we've published and her photos are the cutest too! So without futher ado... here's more from the author:

I purchased the Primrose Dress and All Occasion Dress patterns with no intention of using them together. After making a dress from each of these patterns, I kept thinking how adorably they would go together! It seems as if they were made for each other! One of the things I love about these patterns is that they are both available in 18 inch and Wellie Wisher sizes!  Today I will show you how to combine the 14.5" patterns to make this dress for your Ruby Red Fasion Friends doll!

 

You will need:

  ❀ Buzzin Bea Primrose Dress Pattern

  ❀ 123 Mulberry Street All Occasion Dress Pattern

  ❀ ¼ yard Fabric (Type of fabric as suggested in pattern instructions)

  ❀ Scissors (I chose to use pinking shears)

  ❀ Sewing Machine

  ❀ Hook & Loop Tape (I cut mine 2 inches by ⅜ inches)

  ❀ Pins


Step 1:

Print and cut out your pattern pieces. You should have four blouse pieces from the Primrose Pattern plus a sleeve ruffle. (I cut my ruffle 3 inches by 6 inches for my Ruby Red Fashion Friend. If you are making this for a Wellie Wisher or an 18 inch doll, cut the sleeve ruffle according to the pattern specifications.) You should have four pattern pieces for your skirt as well. 

 


Step 2:

Cut the pieces out according to the pattern instructions. (Keep in mind that if you are making this for a Ruby Red Doll, like me, you will need to add an inch to the bottom of the skirt. For any other doll you can leave the pattern as is.)

 

Step 3:

Sew your blouse, following the instructions given by Buzzin Bea in the Primrose Pattern.


Step 4:

Sew your skirt according to 123 Mulberry Street’s instructions.


Step 5:

Pin your skirt and bodice good sides together, lining up the side seams. Sew together.


Step 6: 

Topstitch along the middle seam.


Step 7: 

This is the part where I always try the dress on my doll, just to make sure it will fit properly before I add the hook and loop tape.

Following the instructions in the Primrose Pattern, add your hook and loop tape.

And your dress is finished! Snap a few photos and share your new creation with us!

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Thanks everyone!

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Do you like her tiny circle tote bag? Check out this tutorial video on our Youtube Channel to make one for your dolls too!

 

 

 

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68 Comments

Anne C-E
Anne C-E

March 17, 2021

A floppy sun hat and straw purse would be good accessories for this dress.

Gail Beam
Gail Beam

March 17, 2021

Sandals, some fun jewelry, a wide brimmed hat, and a beach bag and blanket would make some fun accessories

Teresa-Jo Proulx
Teresa-Jo Proulx

March 17, 2021

A sun hat.

Teresa-Jo Proulx
Teresa-Jo Proulx

March 17, 2021

A pink floppy hat.

Donna Milner
Donna Milner

March 17, 2021

She needs a sun hat, flip flops and sunglasses!

Gay Ferland
Gay Ferland

March 17, 2021

A big brim straw hat would be perfect, with flowers along the head part and a flowing, long tailed ribbon in the back!!!!

Crystal
Crystal

March 17, 2021

I envision strappy sandals and a sweet sunhat to go with this dress! And perhaps a lightweight shawl for when the sun goes down.

Kathleen A
Kathleen A

March 17, 2021

This outfit is so cute! I love the both of the patterns used. I think it is perfectly accessorized!

G
G

March 17, 2021

I would add a necklace, bracelet and maybe earrings/

Julie
Julie

March 17, 2021

I would add some espadrilles in one of the deeper shades of rose pink that are in her dress.

ирина
ирина

March 17, 2021

подойдет шляпа с широкими полями.

никита
никита

March 17, 2021

можно добавить легкий палантин.

Gracia L Marks
Gracia L Marks

March 17, 2021

A straw hat with flowers or fruit to match the dress pattern would be nice.

Shirley
Shirley

March 17, 2021

I would add a floral crown: depending on your dress fabric it could be a daisy chain, or a rose coronet, or whatever enhances the image.

Jo
Jo

March 17, 2021

I think this little cutie definitely needs a big hat with flowers on it to match her dress. She would look so adorable with that.

DollLover
DollLover

March 17, 2021

I’d make her some little Espadrille sandals to go with her straw purse…

Ana
Ana

March 17, 2021

A yellow sunglasses would be cute

linda
linda

March 17, 2021

i would add some jewelry

Kelly
Kelly

March 17, 2021

I think a straw hat, sandals and a straw purse or a shopping bag.

Katberine
Katberine

March 17, 2021

I love the idea of using parts of 2different patterns to create a new look. My mother use to do that when I was a child and made my a unique dress for school.

Valen
Valen

March 17, 2021

I think she totally needs a wide brimmed hat, like at the racetrack.

Mathilda
Mathilda

March 17, 2021

I would add a little lace trim :)

Marietta
Marietta

March 17, 2021

How about a shiny raincoat for the April showers coming soon!

June
June

March 17, 2021

I wouldn’t add a thing. It is so cute just the way it is.

Sherri Dirks
Sherri Dirks

March 17, 2021

Since the dress is long sleeves, I think a white floppy spring hat would be nice to complete her outfit. I’d probably put a pair of sunglasses on her, too. 😊

Helene Dahl
Helene Dahl

March 17, 2021

A lovely straw hat would be a nice accessory.

Charlotte
Charlotte

March 17, 2021

I would add a sweet bangle bracelet, a straw tote, and espadrilles! Soooooo ready for Spring!

carla
carla

March 17, 2021

a big floppy straw hat!

Judith A. Fisch
Judith A. Fisch

March 17, 2021

Such a cute tote and easy. I will sew enjoy making these for my Granddaughters dolls. Perhaps even try shoes and other accessories to go with for a beach day.

Renata Streeter
Renata Streeter

March 17, 2021

I would accessorise this dress with a lovely straw hat and matching bag.

S
S

March 17, 2021

I would make the super cute doll tote with it!!

Sandra Kingsbury
Sandra Kingsbury

March 17, 2021

Definitely a pair of white go-go boots. It reminds me of a dress I wore in the early 70’s

Dian
Dian

March 17, 2021

How about a crocheted headband and a pair of cute summer sandals.

Sandra Nixon
Sandra Nixon

March 17, 2021

She needs a tote bag, a floppy hat and sunglasses

Karen Ann Hitchcock
Karen Ann Hitchcock

March 17, 2021

Floppy hat with flowers. tights and Mary Jane shoes! Cute!

marilyn
marilyn

March 17, 2021

Red shoes,a white hat with red flowers and a coat of white with red trimmingsand buttons.
Marilyn

Anne Haun
Anne Haun

March 17, 2021

I think a wide brim hat would be adorable.

Joy
Joy

March 17, 2021

The dress is cute, but I think I would shorten both the sleeves and dress to make it more beachy and add jelly shoes and a matching tote bag.

Vicki
Vicki

March 17, 2021

A wide brim floppy Hat, a matching tote bag and flip-flops. How Cute would that be?

Jessie
Jessie

March 17, 2021

That is adorable! I would add a floral wreath so she would be all set for Easter!

Deborah
Deborah

March 17, 2021

A light, summer hat would be perfect

Heidi
Heidi

March 17, 2021

A big straw hat with pink flowers and sandals to match.

Sophie T
Sophie T

March 17, 2021

I would pair it with a sun hat and a fringed square purse and cute sandals.

Diane
Diane

March 17, 2021

She definitely needs a straw hat!

Jennifer
Jennifer

March 17, 2021

This would be even more cute with a floppy sun hat and Miche’s Candy Shop Sandals. I can’t wait to try this hack!

Maurine
Maurine

March 17, 2021

I think a darling straw hat decorated with flowers would be the finishing touch.

Cindy Cain
Cindy Cain

March 17, 2021

Floppy hat, flip flops. Love the dress and your site.

Theresa Pasquale
Theresa Pasquale

March 17, 2021

I would pair it with a cute purse and sun hat. It would be perfect for a walk on the beach.

Sandy
Sandy

March 17, 2021

Perfect timing! My American Girl and Wellie Wisher dolls just adopted a 19” Gotz doll and a Red Ruby doll. Excluding the clothes they traveled to our house in, they are dressed only in their birthday suits. This hack has just moved up on my construction list. Thanks for the darling new pattern idea! I do have the WW Cloche Hat pattern (Eden Ada) that has been waiting on my computer, so it would be a great match.

Sandy
Sandy

March 17, 2021

Perfect timing! My American Girl and Wellie Wisher dolls just adopted a 19” Gotz doll and a Red Ruby doll. Excluding the clothes they traveled to our house in, they are dressed only in their birthday suits. This hack has just moved up on my construction list. Thanks for the darling new pattern idea! I do have the WW Cloche Hat pattern (Eden Ada) that has been waiting on my computer, so it would be a great match.

 Connnie
Connnie

March 17, 2021

Espadrilles would be cute.

Sonja
Sonja

March 17, 2021

Very cute hack! I love many of the others you have as well. I agree with many of the others that a floppy hat or the Phoebe hat would look great with this outfit.

Terry
Terry

March 17, 2021

Thank you for sharing. I think a pair of sunglasses on her eyes would look great.

Mae Lynn Beck
Mae Lynn Beck

March 17, 2021

Headband or a hat. So cute!

CS
CS

March 16, 2021

This is an adorable dress! I think some cute little sandals would go nicely with it, too.

Linda
Linda

March 16, 2021

So cute! Love the pattern hack! I would maybe add a bright pink pair of sparkly shoes…Thanks

Debbie
Debbie

March 16, 2021

Love the dress. A cute pair of ballet flats would finish the outfit

Heidi Brown
Heidi Brown

March 16, 2021

I would love to see this with a big hat with a green bow!

Lisa
Lisa

March 16, 2021

Some cute espadrilles, for sure!

Susana
Susana

March 16, 2021

A floppy hat

C
C

March 16, 2021

I would pair a set of cute mini jewelry(necklace, bracelet) with this sweet springy dress. Maybe a cute little hat, and a purse.

kathy
kathy

March 16, 2021

Some sandals and a floppy red hat would look cute with the cherry dress.

Terri
Terri

March 16, 2021

The Miche Fringe Sandals would be fun.

Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann

March 16, 2021

I think a pair of espadrilles and a wide-brimmed hat.

S.C.
S.C.

March 16, 2021

I think an adorable little sun hat will go perfectly with this cute dress!

Marge R (mer)
Marge R (mer)

March 16, 2021

What a darling dress created by mashing these 2 patterns together. And that little bag is sooo cute – must locate supplies to make it to go with this (and many other) spring dress(es)! Cute pair of sandals finishes the look!

Jennifer K
Jennifer K

March 16, 2021

The braided sandals and Celeste tote bag would be darling with it.

Pat
Pat

March 16, 2021

The Miche bag would be cute.

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