Agnes cut out dress

YOU WILL NEED:

- Knit fabric (light to medium weight) with at least 30% stretch, for example cotton jersey, viscose jersey, tencel jersey etc. You can use woven fabrics (without stretch) for the skirt and waistband since they have generous width over waist and hips. See the fabric requirements table among the pictures on this page.

- Fabric for the binding: If you’re not using a binder attachment, use light-weight fabric. Stay away from thick fabrics such as ribbing and french terry. If you’ve got a binder attachment you can use ribbing or interlock.

- Elastic, 2,5 cm wide, for the skirt’s waistband. Cut the elastic’s length based on the child’s waist measurements, even though you may be sewing another size. Remember that stretch and softness varies between different elastic bands, you may want to make the elastic band 1 cm shorter, or longer. But I do recommend to aim for the same length as the child’s waist measurement.

- Elastic, 5-6 mm wide, for the bodice’s cut outs and for the long sleeves. See length in chart above.

- Optional: a small piece of fusible interfacing, for the pockets’ upper hem, for more stability. Use interfacing that is lighter than the fabric.

USEFUL TO HAVE:

Aqua glue marker, elastic threader (or safety pin), tape measure, fabric scissors, pins/clips, iron, sewing machine with coordinating thread. Don’t forget a suitable needle in the sewing machine. For knit fabrics a stretch needle is usually recommended.

Choose a size based primarily on the child’s height. If the child is between sizes, choose the larger one.
See the size guide chart among the pictures on this page.

PDF PATTERN:
Delivered instantly upon purchase to your e-mail address.
This PDF-pattern includes 4 files:

- The pattern in A4/letter size for home printing, 19 pages. Layered.
- The pattern in Projector format, layered.
- The pattern in A0 size for copy shop printing, 1 sheet. Layered.
- The Sewing instructions, 30 pages.

PRINTED PATTERN:
Printed in color on high-quality paper that is durable and can be used many, many times over. The sewing instructions are also color-printed, a booklet in A4-size, 28 pages. The pattern sheet and instructions booklet are packaged in a beautiful envelope you can save and store your pattern in.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.