Description
Size Chart
Take out your tailor’s tape, grab your model, and measure them to find their size for the perfect fit.
Materials Required
The following materials are required:
- Medium Weight Woven Fabric for both Main and Lining – Suggested fabrics include: quilting cottons, cotton poplins, batistes and jacquards to name a few.
- Lightweight Woven Fusible Interfacing
- 9” Invisible Zipper (Sizes 6M to Girls 2 Only)
- 14” Invisible Zipper (Sizes Girls 3 to Girls 12 Only)
- 1/2” Double Fold Bias Tape (For optional collar detail and optional belt)
- 1/2” Elastic or Belt Slider (For optional belt)
The following tools are recommended:
- Concealed Zipper Foot
- Blind Hemming Foot
- Tailor’s Chalk or Fabric Pen
Yardage Requirements
Nurfaizah (verified owner) –
This pattern is amazing. Just love love how the dress turns out. I learnt so much while sewing this dress. And the tips are really helpful. Now invisible zippers dont scare me. Thanks melissa and BSD!! Love love your pattern!!!!
Adriana (verified owner) –
love this dress 🙂 loved making it, learned new skills 🙂 very well made pattern
Carla (verified owner) –
Adorable Little Dress! Easy to follow pattern! I will make it again!
Anne (verified owner) –
Have just made this lovely dress. The instructions were very clear, and I learned a lot through the process. First time doing an invisible zip and blind hem. Will make again. Thank you for a lovely pattern.
Sandra (verified owner) –
This is one to hold on to for years ..first Its a Classic that is always in style .. second it fits beautifuly, i had no issues what so ever , the fitting was spot on and it has all the bells and whistles that gives the dress a high end garment look, couldn’t speek highly enough of this pattern
Charf (verified owner) –
Been sewing for many years, but never with such professional results. Sizing is so customized, it is simply divine! The support from Melissa is incredible, right down to training videos. Will never go back to regular patterns! BSD customer for life!
Melissa Prendergast at Bella Sunshine Designs –
<3 Thank you for your kind words!
Ellen (verified owner) –
I’ve been sewing for 28 years and this dress pattern is one of my favorites! Such a classic design and there is so much support for all levels of sewists with tutorials and support via the Facebook group. Thank you for such a wonderful design!