Alexandra 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

Your 18-inch doll will look adorable in this charming Vintage-style Dress from Little Miss Muffett  which includes an adorable Cummerbund and beautiful Bolero. Although not historically correct, the designs are based on various examples of Children’s Clothing from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. The sleeveless Dress has a Lined and Ruched front Bodice with a rounded square neckline and which closes at Center Back with Hook & Loop tape.  Deep double lace-edged ruffles are attached to the full gathered and layered Skirts.  An optional ribbon and bow adorns the Lower Skirt just below the Upper Skirt. The diamond-shaped Cummerbund which closes at Center Back with Hook & Loop tape, has side inserts with ribbon detail for added interest while 3 small buttons adorn the belt at Center Front. The loose-fitting, lace-edged Bolero has short gathered and ruffled sleeves and closes at Center Front with Ribbon Ties.  Ribbon Roses finish the Bolero front. ‘Alexandra’ is an Intermediate pattern from Little Miss Muffett and is designed to fit 18-inch soft-bodied dolls such as American Girl®. This PDF sewing pattern by Little Miss Muffett is designed to fit 18” soft-bodied dolls such as American Girl®. Suggested Fabrics: Quilter's Cotton, Lightweight Cotton, Lightweight Satin. Fabric Used in examples - Quilters’ Cotton was used for the Dress and Cummerbund, Lightweight Cotton for the Dress Bodice and Cummerbund Lining, and Lightweight Satin for the Bolero. Supplies Needed: Fabric Requirements: Dress & Cummerbund: Quilters’ Cotton - 45” x 19” Dress - Narrow Ruffles & Cummerbund: Quilters’ Cotton - 44” x 8” Dress Bodice & Cummerbund Lining: Lightweight Cotton - 18” x 9” Bolero: Lightweight Satin - 17” x 9 ½” Notions: Lace for Upper & Lower Broad Ruffle Edgings - 43” x 1” wide per Ruffle: 86” x 1”wide Decorative Ribbon for Lower Skirt: 35” x 3/8” wide Hook & Loop Tape for Bodice Center Back Opening: 2 ½” x 3/8” wide Hook & Loop Tape for Cummerbund Center Back: 1” x 3/8” wide Ribbon for Cummerbund Center Panel: 20” x 1/8” wide Buttons for Cummerbund Center Front: 3 x ¼” wide Elastic for Bolero Sleeves: 13” x ¼” wide Lace for Bolero Outer Edge and Sleeves: 45” x ¾” wide Ribbon for Bolero Neck Closure: 9” x 1/8” wide Decorative Roses for Bolero neck Opening (Optional): 2 x ¾” wide Matching Thread, Erasable Marking Pen, Point Turner, Hemostat or Scissors-type Tweezers, Teflon™ Sheet, Clear Tape, Curved Nose Embroidery Scissors (Optional), general sewing supplies. Machine Feet & Sewing Needles:  A ‘Universal’ Sewing Needle – 80/12; a General Purpose Foot and a ¼” Foot are used during the sewing process.  Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 59 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®.