Minha Flor 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

Your 18-inch doll will look beautiful in this gorgeous ensemble which is perfect for special occasions! ‘Minha Flor’ from Little Miss Muffett, comprises a lined and sleeveless basic dress with a gathered skirt and a high round front neckline which opens into a ‘V’ at the back.  The neckline features a row of lightly gathered ‘petals’ encased in narrow binding.  The dress closes at Center Back at the base of the ‘V’, with Hook & Loop Tape. The lined and fitted, elbow-length Cape has a slight hi-low hemline, being lower at the back.  The Cape echoes the dress’ neckline with a circle of ‘Petals’ at the neckline and closes at Center Back, with Hook & Loop Tape. The Lace Gloves are cut separately to fit each hand.  Embroidered French Knots and chain stitches form small flowers on the back of the hand and each glove is topped with a small bow.  This Intermediate level PDF sewing pattern from Little Miss Muffett is designed to fit popular 18” soft-bodied dolls such as those shown in the photos and is available exclusively from Pixie Faire. Suggested Fabrics: Fabric Used in Samples – Chiffon backed with Quilters’ Cotton was used for the Pink Dress and Cape, while Chiffon was used for the Neckline Petals.  Satin Viscose was used for the Blue Floral Dress and Cape and Neckline Petals.  Lightweight Cotton was used for the Bodice and Cape Linings and Galloon / Stretch Lace was used for the Gloves.  Supplies Needed: Fabric Requirements:    •   Bodice, Skirt, Cape & Neck Petals: Quilters’ Cotton or as desired - 60” x 17”    •   Bodice & Cape Lining: Lightweight Cotton - 22” x 12”    •   Lace Gloves: Galloon Lace or Stretch Lace with a Decorative Edge - 8” x 6” Notions:    •   Hook & Loop Tape for Bodice Center Back Opening:  7/8” x 3/8” wide    •   Hook & Loop Tape for Cape Center Back Opening:  3” x 3/8” wide    •   Hand Embroidery Threads for Lace Gloves embroidered flowers:  As Desired    •   Fine Machine Embroidery ‘Tearaway’ Paper:  4” x 4” Matching Thread, Erasable Marking Pen, Fine Ballpoint Pen, ¼” Quilter’s Ruler, Point Turner, Clear Tape, general sewing supplies. NOTE: A Universal Sewing Needle – 80/12; a General Purpose Foot and a ¼” Foot, are used throughout the sewing process.    Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 48 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.