A Shift in Bias 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

This simple sleeveless shift can be made with either straight-cut or bias-cut fabric as a way to learn and understand the unique dynamics of woven fabrics when the direction of the bias is shifted.  It features a sleek A-line design with capped armscyes and a round neckline that are faced with a partial lining.   The dress opens down to the waistline in the back and the pattern includes instructions for either zipper, snap, or hook-and-loop tape fasteners.  This PDF sewing pattern by Thimbles and Acorns is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®. Pattern #2020-23 PDF Pattern for 18-inch dolls such as American Girl® Suggested Fabrics: Dress in light to medium weight quilting cotton, shirting, lawn, gingham, linen, or silk.  Not suitable for knits.                     Supplies Needed:  Fabric:    •  Bias-Cut Dress - 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric    •  Straight-Cut Dress - Fat Quarter OR 1/2 yard 45” wide fabric Notions:    •  Thread    •  5” dress zipper OR four small snaps OR 4” of 1/2” hook-and-loop tape.     •  Optional 24” bias or lace hemming tape Tools:    •  Sewing machine     •  Scissors    •  Pins    •  Hand sewing needle    •  Embroidery needle    •  Fabric marker Skill Level:  Confident Beginner What You Get: One 20 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 American Girl®.