Rita Dress and Jumpsuit 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

Rita is a wrap dress based on styles of the 1940s and 1950s. The dress ties at the shoulder and is made in two sections. It can be made using all the same fabric or contrasting fabrics. There are two skirt options, a circle skirt or a gathered skirt. The included sleeveless jumpsuit can be worn on its own or be worn with one of the dress sections over top. This PDF sewing pattern by Love From Lola is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.  Recommended Fabrics: Quilters cotton, poplin, gingham, and chambray are good choices for this pattern. Supplies Needed: Dress: 1/2 yard fabric Two 3/8 to 1/2 inch buttons 13 inches piping (optional) Turning tool Jumpsuit: 1/3 yard fabric 1/2 inch slider buckle or two 1/2 inch jump rings Six 1/4 to 3/8 inch buttons 2 small snaps   Skill Level:  Confident Beginner What You Get: One 23 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by