Alivia Dress 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

This little dress, by Jelly Bean Soup Designs, was made for a sweet little girl named Alivia.  It features a bodice that opens in front that has a sewn-on placket.  Placket could be made of a contrast or the same fabric as the dress.  Trim it with lace or jute as shown on the western look dress.  Shoulders feature a sweet ruffle that is attached above the short sleeve.  The skirt is shown as being pieced from several coordinating fabrics.  However, it can be made from a solid piece of fabric.  This little dress has a ton of possibilities.   Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, Baby Corduroy, old Blue Jeans, etc. The top could be made from cotton or a scrap from an old pair of blue jeans.  Trim such as jute or lace, Several scraps from coordinating fabrics for the skirt.  Border print.   Supplies Needed: Fabric amount depends on how the dress is made to determines the fabric amounts. 2 or 3 small buttons,  Matching thread,  clear monofilament thread,  rotary cutter,  ruler and mat (optional) 1