Butterick Sewing Pattern Children’s Dress

A-line dress with center front pleat has high waist with sleeve, neckline and collar variations. Collars, bows and sashes are contrast.
FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Broadcloth, Lightweight Linen, Gingham, Seersucker. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: A, B, C, D: 12″ (31 cm) invisible zipper, one pkg. of 1 / 2 ” (1.3 cm) wide single-fold bias tape. Also for B: 3 / 4 yd. (0.7 m) (0.7m) of 1 / 4 ” (0.6 cm) wide elastic. ***With Nap or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
Size Combinations: A(2-3-4-5-6)
Fabric widths given in inches.
SIZES 2 3 4 5 6
Dress A
45″** 1 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 4 1 3 / 8 yds.
60″** 7 / 8 7 / 8 1 1 1 1 / 8 yds.
Contrast A
45/60″**, 3/8 yd.
Dress B
45″** 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 4 1 3 / 8 1 1 / 2 1 1 / 2 yds.
60″** 7 / 8 7 / 8 1 1 1 1 / 8 yds.
Contrast B
45/60″**, 1 yd.
Interfacing A, B
20″, 3/8 yds.
Dress C
45″** 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 4 1 3 / 8 1 1 / 2 1 1 / 2 yds.
60″** 7 / 8 7 / 8 1 1 1 1 / 8 yds.
Contrast C
45/60″**, 1 yd.
Dress D
45″** 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 4 1 3 / 8 1 1 / 2 1 1 / 2 yds.
60″** 7 / 8 7 / 8 1 1 1 1 / 8 yds.
Contrast D
45/60″**, 1/2 yd.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Measurement at chestline
Dress A, B, C, D 22 1 / 2 23 1 / 2 24 1 / 2 25 1 / 2 26 1 / 2
Measurement at waistline
Dress A, B, C, D 22 1 / 2 23 1 / 2 24 1 / 2 25 1 / 2 26 1 / 2
Width, lower edge
Dress A, B, C, D 46 1 / 2 47 1 / 2 48 1 / 2 49 1 / 2 50 1 / 2
Finished back length from base of neck
Dress A, B, C, D 20 1 / 2 21 3 / 4 23 25 27

Fabric widths given in centimeters.
SIZES 2 3 4 5 6
Dress A
115 cm** 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 m
152 cm** 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 m
Contrast A
115/152 cm**, 3/8 yd. (0.4 m)
Dress B
115 cm** 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 m
152 cm** 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 m
Contrast B
115/152 cm**, 1 yd. (1 m)
Interfacing A, B
51 cm, 3/8 yds. (0.4 m)
Dress C
115 cm** 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 m
152 cm** 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 m
Contrast C
115/152 cm**, 1 yd. (1 m)
Dress D
115 cm** 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 m
152 cm** 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 m
Contrast D
115/152 cm**, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m)
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Measurement at chestline
Dress A, B, C, D 57.3 60.3 62.3 65.3 67.3
Measurement at waistline
Dress A, B, C, D 57.3 60.3 62.3 65.3 67.3
Width, lower edge
Dress A, B, C, D 118.3 121.3 123.3 126.3 128.3
Finished back length from base of neck
Dress A, B, C, D 52.3 56.0 59 64 69

Product Type: Paper
Sewing Rating: Easy
Season: Spring