Description
1930s Playsuit 18″ Doll Clothes Pattern
Just right for play on a hot summer’s day, this delightful 1930s style playsuit by Keepers Dolly Duds, is an outfit made for fun times with friends at the park. The 1930s inspired design buttons in the back with three buttons (hook and loop tape or snaps can be used if preferred) and features a smart looking sailor collar that is sewn into the shoulder seams. View A is sleeveless with faced armscyes and flared legs. View B has short puffed sleeves and legs that are gathered with elastic. Complete the look with a fabric belt to cinch the roomy bodice at the waistline.
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18″ dolls such as American Girl®.
Suggested Fabrics: Playsuit in light to medium weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, quilting cotton, chambray, rayon blends. Bow in lightweight woven fabric such as voile, lawn, shirting, or lightweight silk.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric
- 1/2-yard (0.5 m) fabric for playsuit
- 4-inch (10 cm) square for bow
Notions
- Thread
- 12-inches (30 cm) 1/8-inch (3 mm) wide trim (optional – hand or machine embroidery can be used if preferred)
- Three 3/8-inch (9 mm) buttons (snaps or hook and loop tape can be used if preferred)
- 12-inch (30 cm) square lightweight fusible interfacing
- 1/2-inch to 5/8-inch (12 – 15 mm) slider buckle
- View B only – 2/3-yard (0.6 m) 1/8-inch (3 mm) wide elastic
Tools
- Sewing Machine
- Iron and pressing tools
- Hand sewing needles
- Scissors
- Tape
- Small knitting needle or point turner
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 19 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.
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