The Carnaby St. Dress by Liberty Jane is So cute and versatile! We're loving the swish and swirl of the flowing circle skirt design! With summer in full swing we've modified this design a bit to create an adorable sundress or a swimsuit coverup your doll can wear anytime this summer!
It's super easy to do -- all you have to do is modify the sleeve pattern piece and add ties to the neckline, and then continue on with the regular pattern instructions to complete the dress. (Click on the image, or the link below, to view the original pattern on Pixie Faire.)
What you will need:
☼ Liberty Jane Carnaby St. Dress
☼ Lightweight cotton fabric
☼ Scissors
☼ Ruler
☼ Blank piece of printer paper
☼ Pen or Pencil
☼ ¼ inch elastic
Step 1:
Go ahead and print out the Carnaby St. Dress pattern if you haven’t already. You will need to cut out the pieces from pages 28-30.
Step 2:
Take your piece of paper and fold it in half. Draw a 1in. line right next to the fold and close to the top. Position the center fold line of the sleeve pattern piece on the end of your line. Trace the top of your sleeve pattern just on one side. Without moving the pattern, go down 2½ inches from the top corner of the sleeve and draw a ¼ in. line off the side of the sleeve. Connect the end of your line and the top corner of the sleeve together with a straight line. Now draw a straight line from the ¼ line to the fold, creating the bottom of your sleeve. Cut out your new sleeve pattern piece and unfold it.
Step 3:
Cut out your fabric, making sure you use the new sleeve pattern in place of the original and also cutting out 2 strips 1in. by 5in. for the ties.
Step 4:
Turn down the short end ¼ of an inch on one side of each of the ties as shown in the above picture, sew down. Then sew the ties into a tube, right sides together. Turn them right sides out with a bobby pin. Find the tutorial right Here!
Step 5:
Sew the dress front and back shoulder seams together and the inner facing shoulder seams together.
Then zig-zag or serge the outer edges of the facing.
Step 6:
Pin the ties to the neck of the dress, positioning them to your liking and then tack them in place. Sew the facing onto the neckline as directed in the original pattern instructions. Topstitch the neckline and then press down the ties. Optional: Tie a knot in the bottom of each tie.
Step 7:
Roll hem the bottom of the sleeves. Cut two lengths of elastic 5in. long, zig-zag stitch the elastic to the wrong side of the bottom hem of the sleeve, stretching the elastic to reach both ends of the sleeve. Gather along the top of the sleeve to fit the sleeve opening and then sew onto the sleeve opening.
Step 8:
Follow steps 21-26 in the pattern instructions to finish the dress.
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47 Comments
I’d like it as a maxi dress.
i would add a swag to watch the dress.
Marion
I would add a little bit of crocheted lace to the neckline, cuffs, and hem of the blue and white dress in the pictures and then style it with the Carmen Crocheted Espadrilles and the Springtime Sun Hat (both patterns from Sweet Pea Fashions) and the Beach Tote Crochet Pattern (from Stacy and Stella) with all three crochet patterns made in beige yarn or thread. I’d also take a long strip of the blue and white fabric and tie it around the hat like a scarf and add an appropriately sized shell or sand dollar to the center of the bow.
I would add lace to the sleeve hem and neckline.
Add a little apron and get ready to bake!!