DIY Gathered Dress for Girls / Toddlers + Free PDF pattern

In this episode you can learn how to make Gathered Dress for Girls / Toddlers from scratch.
(s.a. = seam allowance)

Link to the free PDF pattern:
This link will redirect you to Google Drive where you can download the pattern. If you have any difficulties with the link, please write so in the comment section below and I will try to find another way to send you the pattern.

You can also draw the pattern with the help of pattern pictures in the video and following measurements down below. (You will get the same pattern that is printable in the PDF file, but that way you can also learn a bit of drafting first and then compare it to the PDF pattern if you have drawn the pattern correctly).

Measurements include 0.75 cm of seam allowance for each seam (1.5 cm in total), if you need bigger seam allowance calculate the measurements from brackets - don᾿t forget that you need seam allowance on each side. Measurements for 18 – 30 month year old girls:

FRONT & BACK TOP PATTERN
a = 9 cm (7.5 cm + s.a.)
b = 24 cm (21.5 cm + s.a.)
c = 30 cm (28.5 cm + s.a.)
d = 26 cm (24.5 cm + s.a.)
A = 12 cm (11.25 cm + s.a. – one seam)
B = 7 cm
C = 13 cm (12.25 cm + s.a. – one seam)
D = 3 cm

SLEEVE PATTERN
e = 22 cm (20.5 cm + s.a.)
f = 20.5 cm (19 cm + s.a.)
E = 4 cm
F = 4.5 cm (3 cm + s.a.)
G = 1 cm

SKIRT PATTERN
g = 44 cm (42.5 cm + s.a.)
h = 56 cm (54.5 cm + s.a.)
H = 34 cm (32.5 cm + s.a.)
I = 3 cm

BOW – middle part
I = 4.5 cm (3 cm + s.a.)
J = 6.5 cm (5 cm + s.a.)
BOW – main part
j = 12.5 cm (11 cm + s.a.)
L = 8.5 cm (7 cm + s.a.)
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Hope you have a lovely day,

Veronika ♥
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Music:
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#DIY #Sewing #Dress #GatheredDress #Girls

[jessicavaldez]

I tried following this video for the first time today and it was so much easier than all my other attempts at different patterns and videos. I made my daughters Easter dress and I am so pleased with how it turned out! Instant subscriber!

[barbaranorthcutt]

I'm just beginning this project. I have bought so called simple commercial patterns to make a dress, for my two great granddaughters, that were suppose to be easy. What a waste of my time and money. I couldn't even figure out how to place down the pattern pieces. So, I balled up that pathetically thin tan paper and threw them away. All I've done so far is cut out the pieces. Baby steps. I'm excited to begin sewing. Thank you for visually demonstrating what I will need to do.

[cordeliahobbs]

So...I downloaded this pattern this morning and made a dress in an hour. I left off the bow but still, so cute! This pattern is super easy and adorable. Thank you!

[gleningvalson]

Wow! Thank you. Not only instructions. But a pattern to go with it. Simplicity made simpler! These are so fun to make because of the substantially less need for fabric! Because of the little people in our lives. Fabric is expensive!! I should hopefully be a grand parent soon. I may need this. I may do it for practice and give it to the neighbors with little ones. It just looks fun to make. Thanks!

[pennialy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I printed out and attempted several others that just didn’t work!! So thankful that I stumbled upon this one. Look forward to more!!! 👗👗👗

[israel]

The snatch of the fabric is killing me 🤣🤣🤣!!!! Great video!!! Thank you so much for this.

[marionsteer]

This is such a good video, I bought a wrap dress pattern, that is supposed to be EASY but, with no experience it has been a nightmare; I need VISUAL videos like this to watch. So disheartened now with a part made dress, with double bias around the neck. Feel like a failure now. Your video is the best I have seen, thank you.

[hiruk]

Thank you so much for your generosity giving a free pattern with tutorial is very helpful for someone like me im a beginner and I don’t have enough money to buy a pattern im sewing my daughters dress only

[azularrr]

I love this video! This tutorial was very helpful, and at least i can download the PDF file without having to go to some complex website or something! Thank you!

[תמיבר-דוד]

Thank you so much for the free pattern and the video- it was easy and so fun to sew!!!😍

[joantaganile]

This is what I'm looking for with free pdf pattern.. looking forward for more dresses for girls 😍

[conniegruenbeck]

Love this video! Very clear instructions! Thank you for posting!

[mariav]

It turned out beautiful and very easy to follow! Thank you

[Tweetybby]

Thank you so much for the pattern and instruction video. I am starting this dress tomorrow. 🥰

[trishaquinn]

Thank you so much for this - the dress is beautiful and the instructions are very clear. It would be even better if you could include the fabric type you used in the description box as I have found it below in your replies to questions (cotton jersey 75% cotton 5% elastase) and also how to work out how long the elastic should be. Could you also say the fabric brand - it’s SO pretty!

[bevgarvey]

looks like you used a light jersey fabric.. and I love the ease of your video.. Can't wait to make this.

[tracybray]

Hi there! How could I adapt this to fit children of different ages? I have a 5 and a 7 year old. Love the pattern and style of the dress, but no idea how to adjust the pattern!! Thanks so much 😍

[wendyreynolds]

Thank you that was a great video for a little girls dress so pleased that you ladies are sewing👍👏
I loved your pin cushion have you the pattern for that please, 🤪

[RadhaRADHA-ewmr]

Super mam doing well at least you too dear happy birthday preethi 🎂 I will

[cesiasaravia]

Awww it’s lovely. I thought you would have you’re daughter or a girl model it!!