The Secret Garden dress features tiny florals, delicate lace and classic vintage styling in a pattern designed especially for popular 18” dolls. Designed with intermediate sewers in mind, it has a graceful drop-waist silhouette, where the bodice is softly gathered into the skirt which is accented with a sewn-in sash. The dress has two tiers of ruffles edged with lace trim creating a full, flouncy skirt. It closes in the back with hook-and-loop tape with buttons sewn on top for a finished look. One of the highlights of this pattern is the lace-edged round collar, which becomes a beautiful focal point of the dress. Included with the pattern is the sweet floral embroidery design that adorns the collar—tiny blossoms and delicate stitching that give the dress a handcrafted, vintage feel. Machine embroidery can also be used (file not included). Two sleeve options are offered. Choose classic short puff sleeves, gently gathered with elastic for a soft, feminine shape, or a long full sleeve that gently gathers into a soft binding - both perfectly balance the fullness of the skirt and the fanciful collar. PLEASE NOTE: A version of this dress was part of the Garden Party Dress Bundle pattern that is now archived. This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit popular 18" dolls such as those shown in the photos. Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight cotton, cotton blend, silk, satin or lawn fabric recommended. Heavier cotton can be used for the collar. Supplies Needed: • 5/8 yard woven fabric (main dress) • 1/4 yard woven fabric (collar) • 1/4 yard lining fabric (bodice) • 1/8 yard contrast fabric (sash, bow and cuffs) • 1/4 yard woven fusible interfacing (collar, bodice, skirt) Notions: • 12” of 1/8” flat elastic, OR 24” round elastic • Approximately 4 yards 1/2” to 3/4” lace trim - flat or lightly gathered (yardage depends on fullness desired) • Thread • Embroidery floss or machine embroidery thread • 8” hook-and-loop tape and four 3/8” buttons • Water Soluble pen or Friction marker for marking hand embroidery Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 36 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Sew! *Creating a customer account will ensure that you have the ability to access your purchased (and free) files at any time. For detailed information and answers to the most common questions, be sure to read the Terms of Use and FAQ's related to the doll clothes patterns sold at Pixie Faire. Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with doll brands pictured. No endorsement is implied. Dolls are used to show the fit of the designed garments. The product and photography shown in this listing are original content, copyright of the pattern designer.
