In today’s post: Download the free sewing pattern to make this adorable girl’s ruffle dress in size 7/8.
Last week I shared a new free pattern for a cute girls’ top, and today I’m going to show you how to adapt the pattern to make a dress!
It’s an easy pattern to adapt; all you need to do is extend the length!
Here’s the dress and top side by side:
Pretty cute, right? You will need to head over to the Girls’ Ruffle Top post to download the pattern and get all the instructions on how to make it. Then come back here to see how to convert it to a dress!
Girls’ Ruffle Dress Tutorial
Step 1: Print the pattern. Visit this post to download and print out the pattern. This pattern comes in girls size 7/8 only. It looks like this:
Step 2: Cut out your pieces. This dress requires 4 pattern pieces and 3 additional pieces cut from measurements noted on the pattern. To make a dress instead of the top you just need to add 12 inches of length to the lower shirt pieces as you cut them out. Additionally, the top pattern has 3/4 length sleeves. To give this dress long sleeves, I added 4 inches to the lower sleeve pieces.
You’ll need approximately 1 and 3/4 yards of 54-60 inch wide knit (stretchy) fabric to make this dress. Refer to the drawing below when cutting out pattern pieces. Be sure to wash and dry your fabric BEFORE you cut out the pieces.
Step 3. Sew the dress. Since all we do to adapt this pattern into a dress is add length, there are no adjustments needed on the sewing instructions.
I love how it turned out!
Monta Reina says
Thank you for sharing. I truly enjoyed reading your Fun Facts. You are blessed as I only was given one child, my cherished son.
I am looking for a one piece jump suit pattern that my size 7 granddaughter can get in and out of easily. She likes pink…and my favorite color is purple.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful, safe and healthy holiday season. Enjoy your family…I know I do, each and every moment. Especially when our little climbs up into my lap and tells me how much she loves me. I am so thankful God allows us to be here, as I was so very close to my grandparents. All children need someone special.
Jeanette Adams says
Hi I like all your patterns. Please send them to me. Please
Jeanette Adams
bonnie says
love the pattern for the little girls ruffles, looks nice
Danni says
Just what i was looking for. My daughter is 6 and the size is perfect. Can’t wait to sew this up. Please do more cute fall pieces for girls, and maybe mommy and me? Love this blog💜
Josie says
This is darling. The socks and booties finish the outfit perfectly. I have to admit, my mother would braid my hair similarly, but I did not carry it off as well. Not only does she look cute, but also comfortable.
Thanks for this post.