 The
"Claire" dress is a quality design with simple lines that has
a lot of possibilities. You can let your creativity loose with different
fabric selections, trims, hand and machine embroidery, etc, to create
dresses with this pattern that are truly unique.
One thing that's great about the "Claire" design is the
easy-to-sew sleeves. Tiny doll sleeves can be a real challenge for an
inexperienced dressmaker, but these are very easy and cute. If you've
been looking for something to make for the cooler weather or for those
fabrics in your stash that seem to beg for long sleeves, this is a great
pattern for you.
"Claire" has a lined, fitted bodice, wide and flattering
neckline, 3/4 length sleeves cut in one piece with the bodice, and a
full, gathered skirt. Instructions are included for snaps or Velcro
closure.
"Claire" is beginner level dress. Along with the cover page
and one page of pattern pieces, the pattern includes 6 pages of detailed
instructions with photos. In addition to Blythe, this versatile pattern
also fits Pullip and Momoko.
"Claire" dresses would make wonderful holiday gifts for all
your Blythe-loving friends, as well as great swap items, and new
additions to your store. Permission is granted to the buyer for
commercial use with credit given to the author. More information is
included in the instructions.
This pattern is in PDF format to be downloaded as a ZIP file by the
buyer. Once I receive your payment, I will email you with a link to a
webpage where you may download your pattern. This link will be valid for
3 days. If you would prefer to have a pattern printed and mailed to you,
please look for the listing for the "Print&Ship" version
of this pattern.
The "Print&Ship" paper version of the pattern will be
mailed to you on my next shipping day. It will come in a plastic sleeve.
(I really like keeping my patterns in plastic sleeves in looseleaf
binders. The clear pockets hold all the little cut pieces nicely and
they are easy to locate and store.) This pattern has 8 pages. A
duplicate of the pattern page, printed on cardstock, will also be
included. Cardstock pattern pieces allow easy tracing of fresh pattern
pieces once your paper ones wear out.
In addition to years of sewing experience, both personal and
professional, I hold a degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising with training in pattern-making.
I've also taught beginner- and intermediate-level sewing classes. Every
effort has been made to create a pattern that fits beautifully and is
easy to understand and sew. I hope you'll give it a try.
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