Buy the B6952 Children's Dresses, Tops, Shorts and Trousers sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for a beginner dressmaker. Loose-fitting, pullover dress or top. A, B: Contrast shoulder straps/bands with tie ends. A, C: A-line, below mid-knee, raised waist, self-lined bodice. Loose-fitting shorts or pants have elastic waist and narrow hem. F: Above ankle.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight broadcloth, lightweight denim, lightweight linen, lightweight pique. Interfacing: B,D: Lightweight fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (3-4-5-6-7-8) Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. E,F: 3/4 yd. (0.7m) of 1/2" (1.3cm) elastic.

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