The Halter Sun Dress for 18" Dolls - PDF Sewing Pattern

$4.99

The Halter Sun-Dress by MyAngieGirl is inspired by 1970’s fashion. This vintage style backless, halter-necked pattern design features three lengths to choose from. Make a gently gathered peplum style top, two tiered short dress, or three tiered long maxi dress. The bodice and straps are one piece which fastens at the neck with a snap or hook and loop tape. The back is shirred elastic with the option to sew a casing for narrow elastic.

The Halter Sun-Dress by MyAngieGirl is inspired by 1970’s fashion. This vintage style backless, halter-necked pattern design features three lengths to choose from. Make a gently gathered peplum style top, two tiered short dress, or three tiered long maxi dress. The bodice and straps are one piece which fastens at the neck with a snap or hook and loop tape. The back is shirred elastic with the option to sew a casing for narrow elastic.

This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit a wide range of 18" and some 15" dolls. The elastic back can be made wider or more narrow to fit the many different sizes.

Suggested fabrics for the Halter Sun-Dress include lightweight cotton and blends, lightweight wovens, lightweight silks or taffeta, etc.

Supplies Needed:  

  • 1/4 Yard Fabric 44” wide for Peplum Top

  • 1/2 Yard Fabric 44” wide for Short Dress

  • 3/4 Yard Fabric 44” wide for Long Maxi Dress

  • 6” Trim up to 3/4” wide (Optional for Front Bodice) 

  • 1 Sew-on Snap size 3/0 (7mm) 

  • Elastic Thread (or optional 1/4” Elastic)

  • Steam iron

Skill Level:  Intermediate

What You Get: One 25 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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