Ellie's Twirl Dress - Any Size
Description
She will never want to stop twirling! The Twirl Dress is a fun, easy-to-make dress that looks like you bought if from a high-end boutique! The bodice is constructed in a way that hides those itchy seams. These instructions were designed for the beginner, but the dress is so much fun that a sewer at any skill level will love the results.
With a simple button and loop closure, you can achieve that tailor-made look. There are variations to the dress, so you can make several without feeling that you are sewing the same dress over and over again! Also included are bonus instructions on how to make a matching headband. This e-book contains step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through the entire process. You can be confident that you are creating the dress correctly. These instructions are so versatile that the twirl dress can be made in virtually any size from baby on up. During the cooler months, add a cardigan over or a t-shirt under the dress, and you have the perfect dress all year round! You can create the perfect fitting dress with any length that you desire. The possibilities are almost endless.
Required materials:
-Fabric: 2-3 yards, depending on the dress size
-One button
-Thin cording
-Coordinating thread
-¾ inch elastic (if making the matching headband)
25 pages with 54 photographs
There are no pattern pieces in this pattern. Measurements are given for cutting.
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Copyright
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Reviews
MLB - April 9th, 2012
I don't love the "straight across" bodice. I like a litttle more coverage on the top. The skirt is great, though. I've paired it with another bodice for a nice result.
WILCOX2005 - April 6th, 2012
I love this pattern I made 2 dresses so far and have another 3 to go 2 are for easter and 1 is for a friends daughter that saw the dresses and really wanted 1. I love making them so easy and beautiful and the girls can't wait to wate them.
AEMOM - April 4th, 2012
Aside from some problems with the math and sizing of the dress the pattern is great. So easy to follow that I've made three (though not entirely by design)
Laney, Melissa - March 16th, 2012
Once you figure out the math, this is an easy pattern to replicate. My girls loved to twirl, and twirl and twirl. Once the top got too small/ tight, I just cut off the bodice and turned it into a skirt! The ruffler foot is a must for this dress! It saves HOURS of time!
Mason, Roberta - March 8th, 2012
LOVE this dress! Super twirly!!
Spoon, Susan - March 7th, 2012
I love that I ca make this for so many different sizes, but a ruffler is definitely a must!
Reali, Patricia - March 2nd, 2012
Ths is a beautiful pattern, and my daughter loved the dress I made for her from it. I will make more of these once I get a gathering attachment for my machine - so many layers takes a lot of time to gather! The effects are worth it, though!
Morton, Shelly - February 10th, 2012
Very disappointing there are no pattern pieces! If you don't have a little one to measure, you're out of luck! Would not recommend this pattern!
Sarah Cooper - February 8th, 2012
Love this pattern! So easy, great discriptive instructions! Adorable, can't wait to make again in a different color scheme!
Baker, Deb - February 5th, 2012
VERY pretty pattern...my girls love to twirl in this dress!
Burke, Karen - January 31st, 2012
This pattern is so easy to follow, the dress makes up beautiful. I will be making many more as my grandaughter loved the dress.
Burdick, Cindy - January 22nd, 2012
My girls love, love, love this dress! They would wear them everyday, if I would let them. The instructions are well written and easy to follow. I did alter the tops of my dresses, though, to make them a little higher and added a cap sleeve.
Johnson, Samantha - January 20th, 2012
LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern. I used this for our annual trip north to visit my husband's family. Very easy to put together.
farah - August 1st, 2011
Ilike this to make it for my child
amber bowers - August 1st, 2011
This pattern is sooooo pretty! Very easy to do and the look is just beautiful! I made 2 different styles. One exactly as instructed, and then another one that I shirred the back top portion and wow, how versitile this pattern is! By the way this was my first piece of clothing ever for me to try and I was so impressed at how easily written out the instructions were and how possible it was to make a little masterpiece! Thanks, LiLi Belle Creations!!! I will be coming back to this pattern time and time again!
donna cooper - August 1st, 2011
This dress made up VERY pretty. I added a ruffle on the top portion because I noticed that the dress was a bit low for a child. I also used a think ribbon for the back instead of the loop and button. The diffucult part was the ruffle at the bottom. I have not sewed ruffles in years. It was time consuming and at times I had to just put the project down. I will use a ruffler the next time I attempt the dress. I will be posting a picture when I visit my grandaughter.