1740s Bar Suit Multi-sized Pattern for Regular and Slim 18" Dolls

This design is based on women’s fashions from the early 1700s. The Jacket is made of shaped panels, closely fitted in the upper body and with a shawl style collar.  The eye catching element is the flaring short skirt or peplum, pleated at the waist with the option to gather it instead. The front of the jacket is lined and the pattern offers the option for buttons or snaps as front closure.The elegant floor length skirt has a gathered waist and a fitted waistband with a snap for closure. The PDF sewing pattern includes photographic sewing instructions to make a Jacket and Skirt and all pattern components come in two sizes:   ~ designed to fit 18 inch larger dolls such as American Girl® and~ designed to fit the 18" slim Carpatina Dolls or Kidz n Cats Recommended Fabrics: Medium to light weight woven fabric such as linen, wool, cotton, cotton blends, satin or taffeta. Not suitable for knits. Supplies Needed: 1/3 yard fabric for jacket and facing 3/4 yard fabric for skirt 3 hook and eye f