Mini me dress3 different sleeve lengths

In seam pocketsEU size 80-164 (US size 12 months - 14 years)

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Before you start:Read all instructions before starting project.Seam allowance is NOT included, add that where two pieces are sewn together. Do not add allowance where you’re going to add binding. I usually have a seam allowance of 0.6 cm since I use a serger with a seam that is 0.5cm wide. If you wish to hem add seam allowance for that to the skirt.A stretchy knit fabric is suitable for the dress.Pre-wash all fabrics before sewing to avoid color bleeding and shrinking.Measure the test square on the first page to make sure you printed correctly.It should measure exactly 3x3 cm (or 2x2”)Make sure you are using the most up to date version of Adobe Reader.

You will need:Sewing machineScissorsThreadBallpoint needle (in machine)Wonder clips or pinsFabricMeasuring tape

Fabric requirements:The pattern does not include seam allowance. Remember that these measurements are without seam allowance! The tables below shows the fabric requirement if you only use one fabric. If you choose to use one fabric the total height is counted on a fabric with atleast 150cm of width. You may also need fabric for binding.

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Tape the pattern together as shown to the right.Tip: Cut off the top and left edge of each pattern piece.Line up each line so the triangles meet and form a diamond.Do not cut out pattern pieces before taping all of the pages together.

When printing make sure your printer settings are set to “Actual size” and “Auto portrait/land-scape”.The files can be printed on Letter and A4

It is possible to print only certain sizes using the “layers” function in acrobat. Select the “Layers” tab.Unselect the sizes you do not want to print, leave the last layer selected and the size you wish to sew.

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Cut out on the foldx2 Skirt pieces (against fold)x1 Back piece (against fold)

If you wish to hem the sleeves or skirt edge, add 2 cm to use as hem.

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Pocket markingsTransfer the markings for the pockets if you want that. I usually make a small cut in the seam allowance to make it easier when I later sew the pocket pieces on. Since we use pouch pockets you need to mark all four sides of the skirt pieces (2 on front 2 on back)

Cut out sleevesCut out x2 sleeves against the fold.

Cut out front piecesYou need to cut x2 mirrored pieces of he front. Here I folded the fabric before I cut out which will give me two mirrored pieces (I add my seam allowance to my pattern before I cut it out)

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All parts cut outx2 fronts (mirrored) x1 back (on the fold) x2 sleeves (on the fold) x2 skirts (on the fold) x4 pockets (x2+ x2 mirrored) Binding for neck and sleeves (and optional skirt edge)

Pin front to backWith right sides together align the shoulder of the front piece to the shoulder of the back piece, pin if needed. Repeat for the other front piece. Sew together shoulders.

Shoulder seams from the wrong sideAnd from the wrong side it looks like this.

Shoulders sewnThe top from the right side should look like this.

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Attaching sleevesPut the sleeve right sides together to the arm opening of the bodice. Align the shoulder seam with the folded center of the sleeves shoulder. Add a pin/clip there.

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Pin the rest of the sleeveJust ease the sleeve in place and add pins as you go, do not pull any of the fabric.

Sleeves sewn onWhen both sleeves are sewn on your bodice should look like this. Now it is time to add binding.

All pinnedRepeat for the other sleeve and then sew together.

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Binding addedSince I use a binding attachment to my machine I just use that to easily add edge binding. I add binding all around the neck opening and I also add binding to the wrist openings of the sleeves. If you want to hem the sleeves you can do that now as well. For a guide on manual binding see page 12-13

Adding pocketsWith right sides together, put one pocket piece with the top of the pocket matching the pocket marking on the skirt. Pin and sew in place. Repeat for the other side of the skirt and on both skirt pieces.

Top donePut the bodice away for now, we will continue with the skirt.

Pockets sewn onBoth skirt pieces should now look like this.

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Grap your bodice againOverlap your front pieces like the photo. Add pins to hold the front pieces in place. It is time to attach the skirt to the bodice.

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Sew bodice to skirtPut the bodice right sides together with the skirt, raw edges together. Pin and sew together. Make sure you catch all three layers when sewing the front pieces to the skirt. Repeat for the other skirt piece and the back piece.

Pin side seamWith rigth sides together pin and sew from the sleeve edge down around the pocket pouch and to the skirt edge (as the red line illus-trates). Be extra careful making sure you catch the overlapped front pieces right after the sleeve seam (extra photo on next step) and go slow around the pocket pieces since you will have to maneuver quite a bit.

Sewn togetherWith the skirt sewn to the bodice it is time to sew one side seam.

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Extra photoMake sure you capture all three layers at the side of the bodice.

Attaching lace Put your lace right sides together with the skirts edge. Pin in place all around if you feel the need, I usually just sew without pinning. Sew the lace in place, I use a serger (overlock) for this, but you can use a stretch stitch on your sewing machine. I usually use a lace with a width of 2-3 cm, iit doesn’t matter if it is stretchy lace or not since it is on the skirt edge.

Side seam sewnWhen you have one side seam sewn it is time to finish the skirt edge. I prefer to use lace, but you can hem or even add binding.

Top stitch laceTurn the lace so it is right side up. Top stitch the seam to the fabric of the skirt to avoid the lace folding up all the time, use a long straight stitch.

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Skirt edge finishedWhen the lace is in place, turn the dress inside out.

Done!This dress is sewn with fabric from Hjärta Hertzman. Binding and pocket fabric from Kjekk og søt. Lace from Aliexpress

Sew other side seamSew the last side seam the same way you sew the first one. From sleeve edge, around the pocket and down to the skirt edge. Fasten all thread ends and the dress is done

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Classic edge binding.Start with measuring the pocket opening, hem or armhole depending on what you plan to attach binding to.

Do some math.Mine measures 14cm (5.5”)Take your measurement and multiply with 0.8 (or 0.75 if it is a very stretchy fabric)For me I get 14*0.75=10.5cm (size 92/2t)So I cut 2 pieces that are 10.5*4 (length*height) since I am binding pocket openings.

Pin and sew.With right sides together, pin the edges together first then stretch the band to fit and pin where needed. Sew together.

Fold over.This will create a rather thin band, I will show a different way I do when I want a wider band on the next page.Pin in place and sew using a stretch stitch. I like to use a ordinary small zig zag.

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Clean up.Cut of the excess fabric (or next time remember to cut about 3 cm instead for this one). Check out your awesome handy work and move on to sewing the pockets or side seams.

For a wider band.Before I fold over I just use a straight stitch at the width I want the finished band to be.

Fold over.The result is this after folding over. Sew using a stretch or decorative stitch as before.

Finished!

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