1970s First Formal 18" Doll Clothes

Who can forget going to their first "Formal?"  This pattern is based on a dress I wore to mine, back in the '70s.  I felt so grown up! The Flossie Potter 1970s First Formal is short dress (high-thigh length) with empire waist and bishop's sleeves.  It has a stand-up lace collar, lace trim on the fitted cuffs, and an optional ribbon with front bow.  The PDF sewing pattern contains 12 pages of step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations, full-size pattern pieces, and 3 pages of printable summary instructions (to let you save on printer ink). When you make this dress for your doll's first formal, she'll feel grown up, too! Recommended Fabrics:  light-weight fabric such as cotton, rayon, or batiste Supplies Needed:  -1/4 yd (55" wide) OR 1/3 yd (44" wide) main fabric -Remnant for lining fabric (on bodice only) -16½" lace (no wider than ½") -7½" Hook-and-loop tape -Optional Ribbon (no wider than ½")   Skill Level:  Easy Plus   What You Get: One 22 page sewing pattern that you d