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KIDS’ PARTY DRESS

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DRESS

PACK INCLUDES

■ Pattern sheet x1
■ Instruction sheet

YOU WILL NEED

■ Main fabric*: 1.2mx140cm
■ Lining fabric: 1mx140cm
■ Contrast fabric for collar and sash: 40x100cm
■ Matching plain zip: 30cm: sizes 6-18m and 18m-3yrs 36cm: sizes 3-5yrs and 5-7yrs
■ Matching thread
■ Basic sewing kit

NOTES

■ You will need to add 1cm seam allowance around all edges (except where a folded edge is indicated) before cutting out
■ If you are using a border print which runs along the selvedge of the skirt, allow approx. 75cm if the border is at both edges, or 150cm if not
■ *1m fabric for the dress is sufficient if using a plain or print fabric
■ We recommend making a toile before cutting into your chosen fabric

SUGGESTED FABRICS

■ Main fabric: Light/medium-weight cotton or cotton sateen
■ Lining fabric: Lightweight cotton lawn or cotton poplin
■ Contrast fabric: Light/medium-weight cotton or cotton sateen

FABRICS USED

■ Main fabric: Jungle Luxe by Bethan Janine, Dashwood Studio. anbo.co.uk
■ Collar and sash: Pop Candy, Dashwood Studio. anbo.co.uk

Kirsty Hartley

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