Chloe Dress & Skirt

Downloadable PDF pattern - print at home on A4 or US letter. A0 copy shop/large format file is also included. Both files are layered and colour coded. English only.

Pattern is intended for personal use only and cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Download includes detailed photo instructions. There are 8 colour pages of instructions - you may prefer to read directly from a device instead of printing. 

Description:
Views A & B-
-Loose-fitting drop shoulder dress
-Unlined
-Round neckline finished with self bias binding
-Button & loop closure at back neck
-Gathered skirt with built-in side pockets 
-Finishes above the knee.
-View A has short sleeves, view B has long sleeves
View C-
-Skirt is unlined
-Built in side pockets
-Elasticated waistband

Size rage: 9-12m, 1yr, 2yr, 3yr, 4yr, 5yr, 6yr, 7yr, 8yr

Ability level: Advanced beginner

Required machines: a basic sewing machine & overlocker/serger (it is possible to finish the seam allowances with a zig zag stitch made on a basic sewing machine, but the instructions do not cover this).

Required trims & lining or pocketing: 
Dresses A & B:
- 1x 10mm (16L) button
- A small amount of fusible interfacing - approx 1cmx5cm (3/8x2")
- 0.25m (0.3yd) of lining or pocketing for pocket bags
Skirt C:
- 30mm (2 1/4") wide elastic - approx 0.75m (0.85yd)
- A small amount of fusible interfacing - approx 15cmx9cm (6x4")
- 0.25m (0.3yd) of lining or pocketing for pocket bags

Recommended fabrics: Lightweight woven cottons such as poplin, lawn, double gauze, flannel, chambray. Light to mid weight woven linens. Rayon challis.

Fit - please see the last product photo for size charts. 
Model is 5.25 years old, around average height & weight
- Salmon coloured short sleeve dress (View A) is a linen blend, size 5yr and is a nice easy, loose fit
- Mint green spotted short sleeve dress (View A) is pure linen, size 6yr and is a generous fit on this model (I do not recommend sizing up unless the child is quite large or you want a lot of room to grow).