Pullover tops and dresses have back neck slit, button/thread loop closing. B: Purchased trim. C: Patch pockets. A, B, D: Short sleeves. C, E: Sleeveless, purchased bias tape to finish armholes. Romper and shorts have elasticized waist. E: Blouson bodice and surplice back. All have stitched hems.
Patterns designed for the beginner
Easy-to-follow instructions and basic sewing tips
With this pattern you can:
- Make a button and thread loop closure.
- Make an elastic casing.
- Sew a machine stitched hem.
FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Crepe, Gingham, Linen, Novelty Fabrics, Seersucker.
NOTIONS: A, B, C, D: One 1/2" (1.3 cm) Button. B: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 11/2" - 2" (3.8 cm - 5 cm) Lace Trim. C, E: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape. E, F: 7/8 yd. (0.8 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) Elastic.
Size Combinations: CCE(3-4-5-6), CHJ(7-8-10-12-14)
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. ***With or Without Nap. | ||||||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| Children's | Girls' | |||||||||
| SIZES | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
| A, B | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | yds. |
| C | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/2 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
| D | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 1 | 1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 11/2 | yds. |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, B, C, D | ||||||||||
| 18", 20" | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | yds. |
| E | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 13/4 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING E | ||||||||||
| 18", 20" | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | yds. |
| F | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 7/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| A B C D E | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 291/2 | 301/2 | 32 | 331/2 | 351/2 | ins. |
| Measurement at hipline | ||||||||||
| C D | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | ins. |
| E F | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | ins. |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| A B | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | ins. |
| C D | 341/2 | 351/2 | 361/2 | 371/2 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | ins. |
| Width, each leg | ||||||||||
| E F | 183/4 | 191/4 | 193/4 | 201/4 | 21 | 211/4 | 213/4 | 221/4 | 223/4 | ins. |
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A B | 11 | 121/2 | 141/2 | 161/2 | 121/4 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | ins. |
| C D | 181/2 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 253/4 | 271/2 | 291/2 | 311/2 | 331/2 | ins. |
| Side length from waist | ||||||||||
| E F | 81/2 | 101/2 | 121/2 | 141/2 | 9 | 101/2 | 13 | 151/2 | 18 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| Children's | Girls' | |||||||||
| SIZES | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
| A, B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | m |
| C | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
| D | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | m |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, B, C, D | ||||||||||
| 46 cm, 51 cm | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | m |
| E | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | m |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING E | ||||||||||
| 46 cm, 51 cm | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | m |
| F | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| A B C D E | 66 | 69 | 71 | 74 | 75.3 | 77.3 | 82 | 85.3 | 90.3 | cm |
| Measurement at hipline | ||||||||||
| C D | 79 | 82 | 84 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | cm |
| E F | 74 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | cm |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| A B | 74 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | cm |
| C D | 88.3 | 90.3 | 93.3 | 95.3 | 104 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | cm |
| Width, each leg | ||||||||||
| E F | 48.0 | 49.6 | 51.0 | 51.6 | 54 | 54.6 | 56.0 | 56.6 | 58.0 | cm |
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A B | 28 | 32.3 | 37.3 | 42.3 | 31.6 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 51 | cm |
| C D | 47.3 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 66.0 | 70.3 | 75.3 | 80.3 | 85.3 | cm |
| Side length from waist | ||||||||||
| E F | 22.3 | 27.3 | 32.3 | 37.3 | 23 | 27.3 | 33 | 39.3 | 46 | cm |