Buy the Children's Mini Southport Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Mini Southport is a simplified children's version of the Southport Dress. It's designed with a button opening at the centre front and a combination elastic and drawstring waist. The neck and armhole openings are finished with bias tape, and the skirt hits a bit above the knee.

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

- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton voile, quilting cotton, linen, and double gauze.

Fabric requirements: Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids, or directional prints.

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1.25 yd (0.9 - 1.2 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 0.8 - 1.25 yd (0.7 - 1.2 m).

Sizing: 2 - 10 years. Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 2 yd (1.8 m) of single fold 1/2" (1.3 cm) bias tape; 1/8 yd (0.1 m) of lightweight interfacing; three (sizes 2-3) or four (sizes 4-10) 1/4"-3/8" (0.6-1 cm) buttons; 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) elastic; safety pin.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (11 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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