NEW DRESS PATTERN

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL STITCHERS!!

This is an absolute cracker of a pretty, darling dress that every little girl will want.  

Thank you - a very big THANK YOU to Night Owl's Menagerie for the pattern ~ which has been used by Dress a Girl last year ~ the instructions and downloadable pattern are linked HERE for you.

Please everyone just remember that Night Owl designed this for charitable purposes so no cheating and using it to make and sell!!  

this is that dress, an easy one to make, the instructions are clear and you won't need ribbons, bows, elastic, ties etc.

HOWEVER  - NOTE OF CAUTION!

YES I know we go on about this a LOT ~ BUT  we are still in receipt of garments that have 

Seams that are not finished, 
Edges of cut pillowslips that are left raw, 
Trims that are stuck on with glue - hello, will that withstand one wash??  
And 
Even received one with buttons glued on!! Oh dear, ladies we know you are better than that!!
The fold up flap on pillowslips that are used as a hem but not stitched ~ a hem that is not stitched will drop down and trip up the wearer 
And 
My goodness me we really cannot keep accepting these errors!!

PLEASE, PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU SEND.

this is the ten point check list:~

1. 100% cotton - or very nearly 100%
2. NOT see through, if you can see a ring on your finger when you put your hand behind one layer then it is too thin and will need lining ~ with cotton!!
3. All stitching finished and threads sewn in and trimmed
4. All seams finished ~ no RAW edges
5. No glued trims
6. No ribbon ties
7. All buttons stitched on properly
8. All pockets finished with a double stitch at the top to prevent them coming undone when the wearer put their hand in the pocket
9. Elastic on shorts and dresses firmly stitched and not just knotted
10. Your garment is correct to our size chart -