Valleyberry skater dress for children (PDF)

This is a children's version of Valley skater dress for women (FREE)

Featuring: 

Semi fitted at the shoulders, chest and waist dress with a 3/4 circle skirt with 2 pleats in the front and 2 pleats in the back dress or a peplum top designed for knit fabrics. Comes with a fully lined bodice, crew or scoop neckline and optional belt (sew in). Can be made as a sleeveless dress or a dress with long, 3/4, short or cap sleeves. Features additional options such as: a flounce for the sleeveless version, a Peter Pan collar for the crew neck option or a bow for the belt version.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a dress with a fully lined dress and a belt with a bow

View B - a dress with a fully lined bodice, a belt and sleeve flounce

View C - a peplum top with a fully lined bodice, a collar and long / 3/4  / short or cap sleeves

View D - a sleeveless dress with a non lined bodice, finished with bands

Compatible with:

S7021 Add-on Skirts for Valleyberry

S7022 Add-on Puffed sleeves for Valleyberry

S7023 Add-on Flared sleeves for Valleyberry

 

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching

This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (25 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisized  pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) (28 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in)  (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) 
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

This pdf pattern is drafted for 2 body types - Regular and Slim. Please note, that Regular and Slim sizing charts refer to the body type (vertical to horizontal measurements proportions) and not to the fit of the garment.

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 3-6 hours to finish (time may vary depending on options, your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

 

60" / 140-160 cm

Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 20-30 % horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch

CAP / SHORT SLEEVE PEPLUM
D-G 0.6 m / 2/3 yd H-K 0.6 m / 3/4 yd L-R 0.9 m / 1 yd

CAP / SHORT SLEEVE KNEE LENGTH
D-G 0.7 m 3/4 yd H-K 0.9 m / 1 yd L-R 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yd

CAP / SHORT SLEEVE MID CALF
D-G 0.9 / 1 yd H-K 1 m / 1 1/8 yd L-R 1.2 m / 1 1/3 yd

3/4 / LONG SLEEVE PEPLUM
D-G 0.6 m / 2/3 yd H-J 0.6 m / 3/4 yd K-N 0.9 m / 1 yd
O-R 1.2 m / 1 1/4 yd

3/4 / LONG SLEEVE KNEE LENGTH
D-G 0.7 m 3/4 yd H-J 0.9 m / 1 yd K-N 1.2 m / 1 1/4 yd
O-R 1.4 m / 1 1/2 yd

3/4 / LONG SLEEVE MID CALF
D-G 0.9 / 1 yd H-J 1 m / 1 1/8 yd K-N 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yd
O- R 1.6 m / 1 2/3 yd

BODICE LINING (for lined bodice)
D-J 0.3 m / 1/3 yd
K-R 0.45 m / 1/2 yd

FLOUNCE (if using in addition to sleeves) 0.2 m / 1/4 yd

COLLAR 0.2 - 0.3 m / 1/4 - 1/3 yd

BELT LINING 8 cm / 3 in

If using ribbing for neckband for unlined version (highly recommended specially for smaller sizes with crew neckline) 5 cm / 2 in

 

NOTIONS

1. 2 strips 10-15 cm / 4-6 in long 10 mm / 3/8 in wide or clear elastic or cotton tape to stabilize shoulders.

2. (optional for low recovery fabrics, lined bodice only) clear elastic to stabilize neckline / armholes (for sleeveless version) 1-1.5 m / 1- 1/2 yards

3. 2 strips of 1-1.5 cm x 20 cm (3/8-5/8 x 8 in) for version with pockets

4. Polyester / Cotton threads

5. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread