This Reversible Fancy Dress from ReadCreations gives you two dresses in one. Just turn it inside out and you have a completely new look. This dress can be made in two different lengths: floor length and below the knee. Depending on the fabrics used, it can be a formal evening dress, wedding dress, prom dress or a casual summer dress. A faster non-reversible option is also included which will also include instructions on how to turn it into a Ruched Dress.
This pattern is a must-have for any doll lover.
Complement this pattern with the Tudor Jewelry Pattern to give your dress the final touch.

To create a Wedding theme, complement with the Riding Jacket/Tuxedo pattern for your boy doll.

This PDF pattern is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®. It is also available in a 14.5" size.

 

Recommended Fabrics:  velvet, cotton, tulle

Supplies Needed:
Supplies needed for Long Dress
• 43" x 10" of fabric for skirt side 1 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43" x 9½" of tulle
• 43" x 10" of fabric for skirt side 2 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43" x 9½" of tulle
• 16" x 5" of fabric for bodice side 1
• 16" x 5" of fabric for bodice side 2
• Extremely lightweight iron-on interfacing if bodice fabric is stretchy like some of the velvets.
Either 16" x 5" or 16" x 10" depending on whether one or both sides need interfacing
• 2½" x 4½" of fabric for shoulder straps side 1
• 2½" x 4½" of fabric for shoulder straps side 2
• ¼" hook and loop tape 3¾" long (thin hook and loop tape is preferred)

Supplies needed for Short Dress
• 43" x 5½" of fabric for skirt side 1 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43" x 5" of tulle
• 43" x 5½" of fabric for skirt side 2 (metallic, cotton, satin, taffeta, chiffon, …) or 43" x 5" of tulle
• 16" x 5" of fabric for bodice side 1
• 16" x 5" of fabric for bodice side 2
• Extremely lightweight iron-on interfacing if bodice fabric is stretchy like some of the velvets.
Either 16" x 5" or 16" x 10" depending on whether one or both sides need interfacing
• 2½" x 4½" of fabric for shoulder straps side 1
• 2½" x 4½" of fabric for shoulder straps side 2
• ¼" hook and loop tape 3¾" long (thin hook and loop tape is preferred)

Variation for Ruched Dress (Princess Beauty Dress)
• 43" x 15" of chiffon for outer layer
• 43" x 10" of fabric for under layer (cotton, satin, taffeta, …)
• 43" x 9½" of tulle (optional 3rd layer)
• Liquid Super Glue

Skill Level:  Confident Beginner

What You Get: One 24 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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