Beach Party Top & Dress Pattern v2
Beach Party Top & Dress Pattern v2
Beach Party Top & Dress Pattern v2
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Supplies
• ½ yard (or ¾ yard for dress) of lightweight, natural fibered fabric. Cotton lawns, voiles, dotted Swiss, seersucker, and lightweight linens are
perfect.
• Additional ¼ yard of contrasting, lightweight, natural fibered fabric for bodice lining.
• 1 package of single fold bias tape for gathering the back (or you can make your own as instructed below)
• ~ 2/3 yard of ¼” elastic, divided (I used two 9.5” pieces. Your toddler may need slightly more or less.)
• Matching thread
Prep Work
1. Cut out pattern pieces as indicated. The two ruffle pieces are for the dress version only.
2. If you would like to make your own bias tape (v. packaged single-fold bias tape), cut 2 pieces on the bias @ 7/8” wide, 17” long (you will
have excess).
• Press in ¼” on each long edge, leaving a single-fold binding strip of about 3/8” wide.
3. All seam allowances are 3/8” unless otherwise indicated
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you make your child a halter-top or dress, always supervise your child closely and never let her nap in the top. Straps
can get tangled in all manner of things, so make sure your child stays supervised and safe!
8. Put the top on your child and pin the straps in place at the back. (This will be different for each child so I’m not indicating a length.) My
one piece of advice is to put them a little closer to the center than you might think, because this will help them stay up on your child’s
shoulders.
9. Securely sew the straps in place near the top edge of the back. Trim excess just below the bottom of the top casing (there will be quite a
bit of excess).
10. Finish raw edge of strap, and tack to back along lower edge of casing.
Congratulations! You’re ready to beat even the Louisiana heat this summer ☺