Reversible Fancy Dress

Description

This Reversible Fancy Dress gives you two dresses in one. Just turn it inside out and you have a completely new look. This dress can be made in two different lengths: floor length and below the knee. Depending on the fabrics used, it can be a formal evening dress, wedding dress, prom dress or a casual summer dress. A faster non-reversible option is also included which will also include instructions on how to turn it into a Ruched Dress.

This pattern is a must-have for any doll lover.

Complement this pattern with the Tudor Jewelry Pattern to give your dress the final touch.
To create a Wedding theme, complement with the Riding Jacket/Tuxedo pattern for your boy doll.
This pattern is is also available for 14 – 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™.

This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18-inch dolls such as American Girl® Doll.

Recommended Fabrics: velvet, cotton, tulle

Supplies Needed:
For Long Dress:
•  43″ x  10″ of fabric for skirt side 1 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43″ x  9½” of tulle
•  43″ x  10″ of fabric for skirt side 2 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43″ x  9½” of tulle
•  16″ x 5″ of fabric for bodice side 1
•  16″ x 5″ of fabric for bodice side 2
•  Extremely lightweight iron-on interfacing if bodice fabric is stretchy like some of the velvets.
Either 16″ x 5″ or 16″ x 10″ depending on whether one or both sides need interfacing
•  2½” x 4½” of fabric for shoulder straps side 1
•  2½” x 4½” of fabric for shoulder straps side 2
•  ¼” hook and loop tape 3¾” long (thin hook and loop tape is preferred)

For Short Dress
•  43″ x  5½” of fabric for skirt side 1 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43″ x  5″ of tulle
•  43″ x  5½” of fabric for skirt side 2 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43″ x  5″ of tulle
•  16″ x 5″ of fabric for bodice side 1
•  16″ x 5″ of fabric for bodice side 2
•  Extremely lightweight iron-on interfacing if bodice fabric is stretchy like some of the velvets.
Either 16″ x 5″ or 16″ x 10″ depending on whether one or both sides need interfacing
•  2½” x 4½” of fabric for shoulder straps side 1
•  2½” x 4½” of fabric for shoulder straps side 2
•  ¼” hook and loop tape 3¾” long (thin hook and loop tape is preferred)

Variation for Ruched Dress (Princess Beauty Dress)
•  43″ x  15″ of chiffon for outer layer
•  43″ x  10″ of fabric for under layer (cotton, satin, taffeta, …)
•  43″ x  9½” of tulle (optional third layer)
•  Liquid Super Glue

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

What You Get: One 24-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.