Description

Styled after the smocked dresses of the 1950 s and the Polly Flinders dress of the 1980 s this mock Smocked Dress is done completely on the sewing machine. No pleater is needed. Sew basting lines, gather and use the decorative stitches on your machine. The dress features a lined bodice and has optional sleeves, Peter Pan collar and back ties. Lengthen or shorten the skirt for a different look. Piping, or lace can be added to the bodice, sleeves, collar or hem as desired.
This PDF sewing pattern was designed to fit 18 American Girl® dolls; however it will fit most 18 dolls with slight adjustments.
This pattern requires a sewing machine that has decorative stitches. The sewing machine must be able to stitch through several layers of fabric at once and will not work with lightweight machines

Recommended Fabrics:  Light to midweight woven fabric such as cotton, batiste, gingham, challis, or rayon.

Supplies Needed:
-Sewing machine with decorative stitches, that can stitch through several layers at a time. Will not work with lightweight machines.
-Main fabric – ½ yard
-Contrast fabric for collar and sleeve band (optional) – scrap approximately 8 by 10
-8 by 6 piece of stabilizer or light weight iron on interfacing
-5 ½ of hook and loop tape  (Can use snaps or buttons in place of hook and loop tape.)
-1 ½ yards of ribbon or lace for skirt bottom (optional)
-6 of piping for front (optional)
-Thread