Tis the season for holiday parties! Follow along as Marilyn from QTπ Doll Clothing shows us how to use her Ruffle V Top and Fit and Flare Mock Neck Dress patterns to make a festive dress that is just perfect for the holiday season!
Giveaway Update: It was so fun reading about all of the special holiday traditions everyone has! Thank you so much for sharing and participating in the contest! Congratulations to Piroska! You've won the beautiful blue holiday dress and have been contacted by email.
Supplies Needed:
:• ⅓ Yard knit fabric (see suggested fabrics)
•Knit-n-Stable tape (optional)
•Scrap of light-weight fusible interfacing
•¼” fusible quilters tape
• 9” invisible zipper or 12” doll zipper or
• 1” x 6” hook and loop tape
•Thread
Tools:
• Ball point needle (size 10-12)
• Twin Needle (optional)
• Rotary cutter and mat (optional)
• two-sided ¼” quilters tape (optional)
Suggested Fabrics:
Medium-weight cotton/lycra knits, medium polyester knits, swim and dance 4-way stretch, stretch velour or lighter weight Ponte de Roma. Knits should be sturdy and retain shape after being stretched. Not suitable for overly light-weight knits. The ideal knits hould stretch from 4”- 5”.
Preparing the Pattern Pieces
Before we cut the fabric, we need to prepare pattern the new pattern pieces for the front bodice.
You will need the following pattern pieces:
- Pattern Pieces A, B, C and F from “The Ruffle “V” Top Pattern
- Pattern Piece A from The Mock Neck Dress. Cut along the pink line
Place Piece A (Ruffle “V” Top) over Piece A (Mock Neck Dress). Ensure the shoulder lines up on the sleeve side (Pink arrow). Mark with a pen/pencil.
Place Piece B (Ruffle “V” Top) over the other Piece A (Mock Neck Dress). Ensure the neck lines up on the neck side (Pink arrow). Mark with a pen/pencil.
Cut along the marked lines and discard the pieces as shown (pink X).
Label new pattern pieces for front of ruffle dress A for the bodice and B for the V inset.
Follow STEPS 1 to 12 from the “Ruffle “V” top pattern to complete the front of the bodice.
This will replace Pattern Piece A for the rest of the dress assembly.
Cut the remaining pieces using the cutting layout for the “Mock Neck Dress”
Finish dress starting on STEP 1 of the “Mock Neck Dress” following the instructions for preferred variations in the pattern.
Voila! Your holiday dress is complete!
Giveaway Time!
Let the holiday fun begin! Marilyn will be sending the beautiful turquoise dress pictured above to one lucky winner!
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year! It's a season to spend time with our friends and loved ones creating happy new memories. To enter, leave a comment below finishing this sentence...
"One of my favorite holiday traditions is....."
We'll pick a winner on Monday, November 26th, and get in touch via email. Thanks for entering and good luck!
For Pixie Faire,
Marilyn & The PF Team
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“ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IS” To set up a Christmas Tree even if it is a very small one. When I was born our home was burned down. Sister died within a few years after that and my parents had to work in the fields. We slept in tents, we were cold, and hungry most of the time. We ate from trash cans and Christmas never came until one day when I was in 7th grade. This in it self is an other story. We lived in Texas where tumble weeds were always around. One Christmas I took one and decorated like a tree and this was our Christmas tree that year. So when I married my husband he promised that as long as he was alive he would provide a tree for me. Sometimes we have had a small one, but for most of our years we have had an average one. But, we still have had a Christmas tree. We have been very sick this year, but we are still going to set a small one. This is our Holiday tradition.
“ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IS” To set up a Christmas Tree even if it is a very small one. When I was born our home was burned down. Sister died within a few years after that and my parents had to work in the fields. We slept in tents, we were cold, and hungry most of the time. We ate from trash cans and Christmas never came until one day when I was in 7th grade. This in it self is an other story. We lived in Texas where tumble weeds were always around. One Christmas I took one and decorated like a tree and this was our Christmas tree that year. So when I married my husband he promised that as long as he was alive he would provide a tree for me. Sometimes we have had a small one, but for most of our years we have had an average one. But, we still have had a Christmas tree. We have been very sick this year, but we are still going to set a small one. This is our Holiday tradition.
My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the Christmas tree. I admire each ornament and remember the story behind it. Like who made it or where we bought it. Some are from vacations or made by friends or my children. Most ornaments have a special remembrance.
One of my favorite holiday traditions is sitting in the couch with my sisters, drinking some hot chocolate and watching Harry Potter movies all day long.
One of my favorite holiday traditions is doing a video visit with my nieces, nephews and cousins who live all over the country. Since we all can not be together for the holidays this visit is a fun way to stay in touch.