{"product_id":"lets-make-gingerbread-18-doll-clothes-pattern-us-8081","title":"Let's Make Gingerbread! 18\" Doll Clothes Pattern - US 8081","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLet's Make Gingerbread! With Sweet Variations for Special Occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe “Let’s Make Gingerbread!” pattern is a vintage-style little girl’s special occasion dress. It has a slightly fitted bodice, with darts in the back, short puffed sleeves and a Peter Pan collar.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA full sash ties at the back for an adorable flourish.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe bodice is lined and closes in the back with buttons, snaps or hook and loop tape. The skirt has two layers.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe over skirt drops from the gathered waistline to above the knee, while the under skirt also gathers at the waistline, but has an attached ruffle that extends below the knee, peeking out below the over skirt.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt adds a charming contrast in colour and pattern, as well as additional fullness.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere are three bodice options. Option A has a simple front and back bodice. Option B has a curved yoke inset in the front and back bodice. Option C has a rectangular overlay on the center of the front bodice.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll options can be embellished with rick rack, piping or lace.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe full skirt provides an excellent base for embellishing with machine embroidery.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the gingerbread theme dress, adorable rick rack details and whimsical buttons mimic gingerbread decorated with icing and candies. But with a little imagination, the design is adaptable to many special occasions! The full layered skirt, the Peter Pan collar and the puffed sleeves evoke all our favourite things about children’s party dresses between the late 1940s and the early 1960s. Perfect for a vintage Valentine's Day look, a lovely Easter dress, the perfect birthday dress, or any special occasion that your doll is celebrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere is lots of room for creativity with this pattern.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor example, you can choose to do the sleeves in a contrasting colour to the main fabric, or do the collar in the same fabric as the ruffle or the cuffs.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe over skirt could be a different print than the bodice, or the under skirt ruffle could match the bodice.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEnjoy all the possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis PDF sewing pattern, by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pixiefaire.com\/collections\/eighteen-cotton-lane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEighteen Cotton Lane\u003c\/a\u003e, is designed to fit 18\" dolls. This pattern will fit a variety of eighteen-inch dolls, including American Girl®,\u003cbr\u003eMaplelea®, Our Generation®, My Life As®, and Götz Precious Day®. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main fabric: ½ yard of 44” wide light to medium weight cotton, cotton blends, organza, taffeta, “crisp” silk such as dupioni\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Main fabric: ½ yard of 44” wide light to medium weight cotton, cotton blends, organza, taffeta, “crisp” silk such as dupioni\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Lining fabric: a scrap of batiste, lawn, muslin or other lightweight cotton or cotton blend for lining the bodice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Collar fabric: a scrap of light to medium weight cotton, cotton blend, organza, silk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Under skirt: 1\/4 yard of 44” wide lightweight lining fabric, netting, organza, batiste or lawn.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe fabric needs to be sturdy enough to support the weight of the ruffle at the hemline, and add body to the skirt, but not add a lot of bulk when it is gathered with the main fabric at the waistline.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOne tester lightly starched cotton lawn and loved the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Contrast fabric: ¼ yard of 44” wide accent fabric for ruffle, sleeve cuffs, and Version B yoke or Version C bodice overlay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Sewing machine thread that matches the fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• 1\/8”, ¼” or ½” wide rick rack or other trims to mimic the effect of icing for the gingerbread theme bodice and skirt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Decorative buttons in the shape of candy hearts, peppermints, gumdrops, gingerbread men, candy canes etc. for the gingerbread theme bodice front\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• 3 snap sets, or buttons, or 5” of soft ¼” hook and loop tape for closing the dress back bodice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Get: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne 63 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einstructions 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload, Print, Sew!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Creating a customer account will ensure that you have the ability to access your purchased (and free) files at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFor detailed information and answers to the most common questions, be sure to read the \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pixiefaire.com\/pages\/terms-of-use\"\u003eTerms of Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pixiefaire.com\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e related to the doll clothes patterns sold at Pixie Faire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®, Maplelea®, Our Generation®, My Life As®, or Götz Precious Day®.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eighteen Cotton Lane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43225959530563,"sku":null,"price":3.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8465\/2355\/files\/Let_sMakeGingerbread_Coverresized_033be7b9-2772-4d36-bea0-c0935e76878f.jpg?v=1778203100","url":"https:\/\/uspixiefaire.com\/products\/lets-make-gingerbread-18-doll-clothes-pattern-us-8081","provider":"Pixie Faire outlet shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}