Your 18-inch doll will look beautiful in this romantic, fantasy-inspired Bodice and Skirt ensemble which blends historical Rococo, Victorian and modern Bohemian elements.
‘La Bohème’ from Little Miss Muffett comprises a pretty Bodice which has Princess Seams, a Basque front hem edge, a Central panel with a Ruched Neck and Center Front Buttons, Flared Sleeves with lace edged Cuffs and Shoulder Overlays which are adorned with Rosette Clusters, Pearl Beads and dangly Ribbon Bows. The Bodice closes at Center Back with Hook & Loop Tape.
The gathered and flared Skirt includes an ankle-length Underskirt, a knee-length Overskirt with curved front hems edged in lace and small decorative Side Panniers. The Skirt and Panniers are also decorated with Rosette clusters, Pearl Beads and Ribbon Bows which enhances the garden/fairy aesthetic. The Skirt closes at Center back with a Snap.
This Intermediate PDF sewing pattern from Little Miss Muffett is designed to fit popular 18” soft-bodied dolls such as those shown in the photos and includes a tutorial for making easy Ribbon Rosettes.
Suggested Fabrics: Fabric Used In Samples – Eyelet Lace, Quilters’ Cotton & Chiffon was used for the Bodice and Lightweight Cotton for the Bodice Lining. Quilters’ Cotton and Chiffon was used for the Overskirt, Panniers & Underskirt.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric Requirements:
• Bodice Center Front & Ruching Panels and Sleeves: Eyelet Lace – Fabric 1: 17” x 11”
• Bodice Side Panels, Bodice Back, Overskirt Left Front, Overskirt Right Back, Decorative Panniers & Waistband: Quilters’ Cotton – Fabric 2: 4” x 15”
• Overskirt Right Front, Overskirt Left Back, Decorative Panniers: Quilters’ Cotton – Fabric 3: 22” x 8”
• Sleeve Overlays, Underskirt Front & Backs: Chiffon or as desired – Fabric 4: 32” x 15”
• Bodice Lining – Front & Back: Lightweight Cotton: 16” x 7”
Notions:
• Hook & Loop Tape for Dress Center Back Opening: 4” x 3/8” wide
• Snap Fastener for Skirt Waistband: 1 x 3/8” wide (Size 1)
• Lace for Bodice Center Front: 2 ¼” x ½” wide
• Lace for Sleeves: 1 ¾” x 12”
• Lace for Overskirt: (55” x 2” wide If using Eyelet lace) OR 74” x 2” wide Nylon Lace
• Bodice Center Front Buttons: 5 x ¼” wide
• Ribbon for Decorative Roses: As Desired
• Decorative Pearl Beads: As Desired
• Decorative Ribbon for Sleeves & Panniers: 1/8” wide x 24”
• Lightweight Tear Away Stabilizer For stitching Sleeve Overlay Hems (Optional): 10” x 10”
Matching Thread, Erasable Marking Pen, Point Turner, Scissors-type Tweezers, Curved nosed Embroidery Scissors (Optional); Teflon™ Sheet; Clear Tape, general sewing supplies.
A Universal Sewing Needle – 80/12; a General Purpose Foot and a ¼” Foot, are used throughout the sewing process.
Skill Level: Intermediate
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