Spring is in the air with this delightfully versatile Halter Neck Vest and Skirt outfit, by . Mix and match fabrics, use contrasting fabrics; go black and white for a bold stylish outfit or cute animal prints for something fun, anything goes and the options are endless. Worn on its own or over a pretty blouse, the fully lined and piped Vest sports a cute round-edged fully lined piped pocket and halter strap. Pretty buttons finish off the Front edge of the Vest which closes with hook and loop tape. The two-tiered skirt has a faux tulle petticoat and the full gathered waist is attached to a waistband which closes at Back with a Snap. This relatively easy pattern is designed to fit 18-inch soft-bodied dolls such as American Girl®.
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Supplies Needed:
Fabric Used – Quilter’s Cotton was used for the Vest and Skirt. Soft lightweight Cotton was used for the linings of the Vest, Halter Strap and Pocket. Medium-weight Tulle was used for the ‘Petticoat”.Fabric Requirements:
Pocket, Upper Skirt & Waistband : Quilters’ Cotton or Fabric of Choice - 32” x 8”
Vest and Under Skirt : Quilters’ Cotton or Fabric of Choice - 42” x 10”
Vest, Halter Strap & Pocket Lining : Soft Lightweight Cotton - 7” x 18”
‘Petticoat’ : Medium-weight Tulle - 2 ½” x 120” or 12” x 30”
Notions:
Narrow Piping for Halter Top – DIY or Purchased : 42”
Hook & Loop Tape for Vest Front : 3/8” wide x 1 ½”
Snap Fastener for Skirt Back : 1 x ¼” – ⅜” wide
Buttons for Vest (4 or 5 buttons depending on size) : ¼” wide x 5
Matching Thread, Marking Pen, Point Turner, Hemostatic Clamp, Clear Tape, general sewing supplies.
A ‘Universal Sewing Needle – 80/12’, a Walking Foot, a General Purpose Foot, a Piping Foot, Zipper Foot, Open-Toed Foot and a ¼” Foot are used during the sewing process.
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 41 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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