The Caroline Pillow Case Dress and Matching Doll Dress PDF Pattern from Frog Legs and Ponytails.
The Caroline Dress is a great pattern for beginners. Simple instructions and loads of beautiful, color photographs to help you along the way. You can stitch up a whole closet full of adorable dresses in a weekend.
The Caroline Dress looks adorable alone and can be layered over t-shirts, leggings, jeans, or tights to take her through all the seasons. Get years of use from this versatile style that fits first as a dress and then as a tunic top!
9 sizes included: 0-12 Months, 12-24 Months, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8
Matching doll pattern is suitable for dolls 16-18", but can be easily adjusted to many doll sizes.
Look for the Mommy and Me Pattern Set including this pattern and the Caroline Dress Pattern for a sweet Mommy and Me look!
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Main Fabric: (0-12, 12-24, 2T require 3/4 yard); (3T, 4T, 5T, 6, 7, 8 require 1 yard)
Trim Fabric: (All sizes require 1/2 yard trim fabric)
Doll Dress: (Requires 1/3 yard main fabric and 1/4 yard trim fabric)
SUPPLIES:
Thread, scissors, iron, ironing board, safety pin, ruler/straight edge, measuring tape, sewing needle, tube turning tool (available at Joannes and other sewing shops), rotary cutting blade and mat (optional)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
(refers to finished length)
0-12 Months - 14.5"
12-24 Months - 16"
2T - 18"
3T - 20"
4T - 22
5 - 23"
6 - 24"
7 - 25"
8 - 27"
Here is what some of my customers have had to say!
"Pattern is wonderful....easy to understand and results in a beautiful boutique-quality dress!"
"The best pdf pattern I have ever used! Very clear instructions, and a really lovely format. I had a great time making this dress!"
Look for the Mommy, Me, and Dolly Pattern Set including this pattern and the Amelia Shirt Pattern for Women and Juniors for a sweet Mommy and Me look!
Caroline Dress Pattern is 11 pages with 20 color photos.
*Note: These are downloadable instructions and patterns for making a top. Limited pattern pieces are included. Since it is a download, a window will open to download and when you are signed into your user account at the time of purchase, it will also be located in the "My Library" section of your user account immediately after purchase.
*Note: These are downloadable instructions and pattern for making an item. Since it is a download, a window will open to download and when you are signed into your user account at the time of purchase, it will also be located in the "My Library" section of your user account immediately after purchase.
Copyright 2009, Mindy Leone. Reproduction of this pattern or any part is strictly prohibited, including photocopying and forwarding contents via email.
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Aubrey, Margaret - May 6th, 2012
Love this pattern! The fit is perfect...clear instruction and fast! Thanks.
CBmumof4 - May 3rd, 2012
Cute and easy, pattern fits both my girls 3 and 7!
Murray, Carrie - April 27th, 2012
Wonderful pattern! Easy to follow and the finish product looks great! The doll size is very cute too and a nice way to use smaller fabric pieces.
Cotilus, Angela - April 24th, 2012
Amazing instructions! Very well written and easy to follow!
smith, paula - March 31st, 2012
Love this dress and this pattern! I've made several Caroline pillowcases for my little girls.
bennett, wendy - March 30th, 2012
Great Pattern, sweet idea!!
Thompson, Jackie - March 30th, 2012
Great pattern!! Easy for beginners!!
Greer, Carrie - March 30th, 2012
love this pattern...very easy
Ding-A-Ling - March 16th, 2012
Wonderful pattern!! I haven't sewn in years but just couldn't resist now that I have my first grand-daughter. The instructions were clear and easy to understand. I made three dresses in a row. Easy peasy! This is a versitle dress that can be worn for all four seasons. Highly recommend this one!
MLB - March 1st, 2012
It's just a "pattern" for the armhole.
Jordan, Jennifer - February 13th, 2012
VERY easy to follow! I've made several of these dresses and they come out adorable every time!
Mitchell, Lynn - February 9th, 2012
Great for beginner easy to follow
Boivin, Paige - January 30th, 2012
Great dress that even looks cute as a shirt. I have a daughter that makes these for herself and her doll.
cromley, devon - January 28th, 2012
Have made many many many of these and they turn out awesome!
haynes, jessica - January 14th, 2012
cute
Putznanu - January 13th, 2012
This pattern is easy to follow, has lots of pictures and can be completed very quickly - even by a beginner. The dress is so cute and gives you lots of options for trims and/or embroidery.
Peppermint Street Boutique - January 12th, 2012
Easy to follow and great for beginners! Last summer I made this dress in watermelon print for the dress, with a green on green stripe for the bottom and tie. It became "The Watermelon Dress" and she was complimented every place she went!
seaman, teresa - January 12th, 2012
great pattern
Southern Babies - January 7th, 2012
Awesome pattern. Great instructions. Perfect pattern for beginners or all stages of expertise. So versatile.
Collins, Lynn - January 5th, 2012
I have made pillowcase dresses using other patterns/instructions . This is the BEST I've found. Simple yet professional results.
Spagnolo, Nayda - October 13th, 2011
This is a fantastic pattern! I have made 4 dresses already and have received a ton of compliments. It is easy to follow and the addition of the contrasting band really gives it a professional look. Great pattern for the sewing beginner!
Shannon Allred - August 1st, 2011
This pattern is GREAT for beginners! This is only the second thing I have tried to sew, and I had it done in under two hours! The dress is so cute on my 4 year old that my 8 and 10 year olds are begging for me to make them one too! I will definitely be using this pattern a ton! Thanks so much for the great pattern!
angela wirtz - August 1st, 2011
love this dress! it was easy, measurements "L" and "W" a little different for me. I switched it. But this is really cute! I made two, for my two girls ages 2 1/2 and 8 1/2. Used size 3t and 8.
Joanna Peterson - August 1st, 2011
I'm a new-ish sewist and was a bit daunted to try my hand at making clothes. This pattern was so easy to follow and the dress turned out beautifully!
Keisha - August 1st, 2011
I just started sewing about a month ago. This pattern was so easy to follow! I love it and so do both of my daughters. Takes very little time and they are perfect for summer!
Elizabeth Neels - August 1st, 2011
I LOVE this pattern!! Super easy to make and the directions are very easy to follow!!
Taylor Church - August 1st, 2011
Very good pattern...I made (am making) this (soon to be "these") for "Little Dresses for Africa" (http://www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/).
Tabitha - August 1st, 2011
This pattern is so easy to follow and the results are beautiful! I love it!!! I made a dress each for my twin girls in one afternoon and I just finished another one for my older dd. I'm sure I'll be making many more. Great pattern!!!
kathy - August 1st, 2011
Great pattern!!! Very easy to follow. Great for beginning sewers.