Step back in time with this charming dress, perfect for your 18-inch doll. This pattern is inspired by the elegance of the early 19th century, featuring a pleated bodice and a detachable collar for added versatility. The dress is beautifully complemented by a belt with a delicate buckle for a fitted look. The skirt has a graceful, full silhouette, with a lace underskirt that adds a touch of refinement.
This pattern is ideal for creating a historical-inspired wardrobe for your doll, and it’s a must-have for collectors and doll enthusiasts who appreciate vintage style. Whether you choose soft pastel fabrics or classic plaid, your doll will look absolutely lovely in this timeless design!
The pattern includes: Dress, Detachable collar, Belt and Underskirt.
The dress is stylized as a model of clothing from the early 19th century.
Dress is made of quilt cotton. Lining is a batiste. Dress bodice has pleats and puffy sleeves that become narrower towards the bottom.
The dress has an underskirt decorated with cotton lace. The underskirt peeks out from under the dress a little and gives it a fuller look.
The dress is decorated with a white detachable collar with a narrow frill. It gives the dress a festive look.
This PDF pattern by Lady Fox Boutique is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Suggested Fabrics: Dress – quilt cotton, Japanese cotton, thin wool fabric and other fabrics with similar density.
Lining – batiste.
Supplies Needed:
- Dress – 32” x 20” (80 cm x 50 cm)
- Underskirt – 28” x 10” (70 cm x 25 cm)
- Lining – 17” x 7” (42 cm x 17 cm)
- Collar – 30” x 8” (74 cm x 20 cm)
- Cotton lace – 27” x 1 5\8” (67 cm x 4 cm)
- Elastic -width 3\8” (1 cm), length 12” (30 cm)
- Snaps – 3 sets
- Hook and Eyes – 3 sets
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 35 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full-size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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