Waterfall Bustle 16" and 18" Doll Clothes

This Waterfall Bustle is designed specifically to attach to  Thimbles and Acorns  Victorian Era Bustle Dresses, but is versatile enough to use with just about any dress - or even pants - to add a little Victorian or Steampunk panache.  It can be sewn directly to a dress or bodice or attached with snaps or on a waistband as a separate piece.

This pattern is the first in our new "Design-ables" series, which consist of component pieces for existing patterns that will expand individual design possibilities.

This PDF sewing pattern is sized to fit American Girl®, A Girl for All Time®, and other similarly sized dolls

Recommended Fabrics: Dress and Skirt in lightweight cotton, linen, or silk. Not suitable for knits. 

Supplies Needed:
-Waterfall Bustle ~ 1/2 yard (1/2 m)
-Lining ~ 1/3 yard (1/3 m).
*Note: Fabric amounts are generous; most items can be cut from leftover pieces of fabric.

Notions: 
-Thread
Waterfall Bustle WITHOUT waistband:
-three small snaps; 2/3 yard 1/2-inch (6 mm) trim such as lace or bias tape (optional)
Waterfall Bustle WITH waistband:
-one medium size snap; 2/3 yard 1/2-inch (6 mm) wide trim such as lace or bias tape (optional)

Skill Level:  Easy

What You Get: One 16 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides digitally drawn 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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