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0-8
6 mo
TEA PARTY
DRESS
Fabrics used for sample: Cotton + Steel Zephyr 1925-001.
LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE PATTERN
4 DIFFERENT BODICE OPTIONS
4 DIFFERENT BACK OPTIONS
2 OPTIONAL CAP SLEEVE VARIATIONS
CHOOSE FROM HIGH OR LOW ARM OPENING
CHOOSE FROM STRAIGHT OR CIRCLE SKIRT
PERFECT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS - BIRTHDAYS,
WEDDINGS, FLOWER GIRL AND SO MUCH MORE!
OVER 80 CLEAR COLOUR DIAGRAMS TO HELP YOU
CONSTRUCT THE PATTERN
Table of Contents
About the design
Mix It Up!
Printing Guide
Cutting Guide
10
12
13
15
16
18
19
20
Final Touches
21
22
Glossary
24
Photo Gallery
25
Pattern Pieces
26-58
If you have any questions/comments about this pattern or need any help at all, please do not
hesitate to contact us via email any time at help@tadahpatterns.com.au.
Tadah Patterns by Lauren Harris
No part of this pattern may be reproduced in any form, by electronic or mechanical means,
without the permission of Tadah Patterns. The pattern contained within this document is
copyright protected. Each person who wishes to use this pattern must purchase their own copy.
The pattern is authorised for use by home sewers and business owners producing small quantities for resale. If you do use this pattern to produce items for sale I would appreciate if you
could give credit for the pattern, e.g. by writing Pattern design by Tadah Patterns. Thank you!
Tea Party Dress - Page 2
When it comes to the skirt you can choose from the huge twirl factor that comes with a full circle skirt or
the more casual look of the straight skirt.
This pattern is suitable for intermediate sewers and comes in sizes 0 (6-12months) up to size 8. It is suitable for light to medium weight woven fabrics.
Mix it Up!
Add even more style and individuality to your Tea Party Dress with these ideas:
Play around with ruffles, trims & lace on the hem and bodice
Experiment with different lengths - tunic length, tea length or a maxi dress
Use a zip to close the back of the dress
Add pleats to the front of your bodice
Change the shape of the cutout on the back of the bodice
Add some sweet little flutter sleeves (like those on the All Seasons Dress pattern
Try using pleats of different sizes and directions to attach the skirt to the bodice
Play with different textures or adding a lace overlay.
The possibilities are endless and you are only limited by your imagination! Dont forget to
share your wonderful creations in our facebook support group (Fresh Pattern Party)
www.facebook.com/groups/FreshPatternParty
Tea Party Dress - Page 3
Required Items:
Fabric as shown below
1-4 sets of snaps OR 1-4 medium size buttons (depending on style chosen for back - see next page)
OPTIONAL: Medium weight interfacing for the button/snap area.
Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies
Size
Childs Height
Childs Chest
Childs Waist
6-12mo
31.5
80cm
20
50cm
18.5
47cm
33.8
86cm
20.5
52cm
19.25
49cm
36.25
92cm
21.25
54cm
20
51cm
38.5
98cm
21.5
55cm
20.5
52cm
41
104cm
22.5
57cm
21.25
54cm
43.25
110cm
23.25
59cm
22
56cm
45.5
116cm
24
61cm
22.75
58cm
48
122cm
24.75
63cm
23.5
60cm
50.25
128cm
26
66cm
24
61cm
BODICE
Finished Size
Finished Length
(Shoulder - Hem)
19
20 21.5 22.5 23.5 24.5 25.25 26 26.75
48cm 51cm 55cm 57cm 60cm 63cm 64cm 66cm 68cm
BODICE
Fabric Requirements
39
40
42
44
48
52
55
60
64
100cm 102cm 107cm 112cm 122cm 133cm 140cm 153cm 163cm
Fabric Requirements
26
27
29
30
32
34
35
37
38
65cm 70cm 72cm 76cm 82cm 86cm 90cm 94cm 96cm
CIRCLE SKIRT
SIMPLE SKIRT
Printing Guide
IMPORTANT: Print ONLY the pages needed according to the style and
size you are making - refer to the table below.
Pattern can be printed on A4 or letter paper.
Page scaling must be set to NONE or Actual Size. Make sure you double check the 1 square on each page to make sure it has printed correctly
BEFORE you begin cutting.
Assemble pattern pieces by matching circles with the same number in them.
I.e. match all quarter circles with the number 1, match all quarter circles
with the number 2, etc etc (as shown in diagram).
Circle Skirt
42-44
46-48
42-44
46-48,
50
Gathered Cap
Sleeve
52
52
Size
6-12mo
53-58
42-48 42-48
42-51
50-51 50-51
52
52
52
52
52
52
NOTE: Straight skirt can be cut using the measurement chart on p7 rather than printing out the pattern piece.
Front:
Scoop
Front:
Princess
Front:
Boat
Front:
V
Back:
Classic
Back:
Scoop
Back:
Cut-Out
Back:
Racer
26 & 27
28 & 29
30 & 31
32 & 33
34 & 35
36 & 37
38 & 39
40 & 41
Button placement
guides are on
pages 50 & 51
If you have chosen to use the straight skirt for your Tea Party Dress you have the option of printing the pattern for the rectangular pattern pieces (see Printing Guide for exact pages) OR you can use the table below
to cut the rectangles using your rotary cuter and mat.
6-12mo
FRONT Skirt
Cut 1 - Metric
BACK Skirt
Cut 2 - Metric
FRONT Skirt
Cut 1 - Imperial
BACK Skirt
Cut 2 - Imperial
15 x
32
16 x
32
19
x 39
19 x
20
Cutting Guide
Please read through all of the instructions before you begin to cut or sew.
SEAM ALLOWANCE is INCLUDED in this pattern and is 3/8 (1cm) unless otherwise stated.
For best results, wash and iron all fabric before commencing and press all seams after sewing.
When you see an asterisk* next to a word this is to let you know that the word is explained in more detail
in the glossary (on page 24).
For additional photos of this dress visit the Tadah Patterns website at www.tadahpatterns.com.au
Take note and follow all instructions written on the pattern pieces (e.g. on fold, how many to cut etc)
Transfer all notches and marking from pattern pieces on to your fabric using an air or water erasable
fabric pen.
TIP FOR CUTTING ARM HOLES: When tracing the armholes from your pattern piece I find it easier to
start from the side seam and then follow the line up to the shoulder.
DIRECTIONAL FABRIC: If you are using directional fabric it is best to select the straight skirt because
the direction of the print will be sideways on the sides of the circle skirt.
Place your fabric down with right side UP, then fold
from selvedge to selvedge with right sides together.
Lay your bodice pattern pieces on top and cut according to diagram.
FOLD
INTERFACING:
With front (outer) bodice piece laying right side up, lay the back (outer) bodice pieces down on top
with right side down (right sides facing). Match the straight edge at the shoulders. Sew shoulder
seams. Press seams open.
Finish the outside edge of your sleeve piece. You can do this by either of the following methods:
Narrow hem
Fold hem over 1/4 and press.
Fold another 1/4 and press again. Pin in place (optional) and then topstitch.
Rolled hem
Follow the directions in your overlocker manual to create a rolled hem along the curve of the sleeve.
NOTE: It may be possible to create a rolled hem on your regular sewing machine also - check your
user manual for information specific to your machine.
Sew gathering stitch (the longest stitch on your machine - usually 5mm) along the other raw edge of
your sleeve piece as shown below for your chosen style. REMEMBER to leave the thread tails long you will use these to gather the fabric when sewing in your sleeves.
With front bodice lining piece laying right side up, lay the back bodice lining pieces down on top with
right side down (right sides facing). Match the straight edge at the shoulders. Sew shoulder seams.
Press seam to open.
TIP:
The diagrams show the
scoop neck bodice with
classic back, however the
process is exactly the
same for all other bodice/
back combinations
(including those with
mini cap sleeves)
Fold bottom edge of each lining piece up 3/8 (1cm) and press.
TIP:
You might find it
easier here to overlock the bottom edge
and then fold up.
Tea Party Dress - Page 12
Lay your bodice OUTER with right side UP. Place bodice LINING on top with right side DOWN
(right sides are together).
Carefully line up all edges, shoulder seams and neck curves. Pin in place.
NOTE: These diagrams show the classic back with high arms. To see examples of how to sew other
back/arm options please see the TIP BOX below.
Begin by sewing the
ARM HOLES as shown.
For SLEEVES: If you chose to add gathered cap sleeves to your dress
back on page 9-10, make sure your sleeve is sandwiched between the
bodice outer and lining when you sew the arm holes.
ONCE you have sewn the armholes, lift back your lining to reveal
your sleeve and carefully roll the sleeve back towards the side that
you have just sewn - this will keep it out of the way while you sew
the neckline.
Refold the lining back down over the sleeve and pin in place at
the shoulder, making sure the sleeve is well out of the way.
Sewing Other Necklines, Backs and Armholes:
ALWAYS leave the bottom edge and side seams OPEN (i.e. DO NOT sew them yet!)
TIP:
Circle Skirt: You should have three skirt pieces. One large piece (which was cut on the fold - this
is the FRONT skirt piece) and two smaller pieces (which were cut mirrored - these are the BACK
skirt pieces).
Straight Skirt: You should have three skirt pieces. One large piece (this is the FRONT skirt
piece) and two smaller pieces (these are the BACK skirt pieces).
11
Sew gathering stitch* (the longest stitch on your machine - usually 5mm) along the top of the three
skirt pieces (the front and two back pieces).
Remember to leave the threads long to pull later!
Straight Skirt
Circle Skirt
13
Lay your dress over your ironing board with WRONG side up.
Carefully refold the bodice lining under 3/8 (1cm) and press carefully in place.
The fold of the bodice lining should just cover the stitch line joining the skirt to the bodice outer.
TIP: I like to press
the bodice thoroughly, pin carefully in place and then
sew from the right
side to make sure it
is perfectly straight.
Many people like
to use Sewline glue
in spots like this to
keep the fabric in
place while you sew.
Lining
fold is
on top
of stitch
line
16
Topstitch bodice (from right side of dress) approx 1/16 (2mm) from the fold.
This topstitching is sewn to secure the
lining on the inside of the dress and
enclose the bodice (and hide all of the
messiness inside!)
Business Tip:
This is one spot where you could sew in
your sizing and care labels.
Slide them under the back bodice lining
before topstitching.
17
18
1/2
Final Touches
Sew the back seam.
Fold dress in half with right sides together.
Match back skirt pieces.
Measure: 2 (5cm) down from the bottom
of the bodice - place a pin at this point.
This is where you will BEGIN sewing for
the back dress seam.
Unfold the overlocked edge and pin all the
way down to the bottom of the dress.
19
20
Business Tip:
This is another possible spot to sew in your sizing
and care labels.
Slide them under the back seam before topstitching
in step 20 (above).
21
You may choose to finish the hem of your skirt using a narrow hem or bias tape. Bias tape is a great
way to finish the hem of a circle skirt without having to deal with folds on a curve.
Please follow the instructions for the option that you would prefer.
Narrow hem
Fold hem over 1/4 and press.
Fold another 1/4 and press again. Pin in place (optional) and then topstitch.
6-12mo
Cut 1
Cut 2
4 x 26
4 x 26.5 4.5 x 27 4.5 x 27.5
5 x 28
5 x 28.5
5 x 29 5.5 x 29.5
10 x 66cm 10 x 67cm 11.5 x 69cm 11.5 x 70cm 12.5 x 71cm 12.5 x 73cm 12.5 x 74cm 14 x 75cm
5.5 x 30
14 x 76cm
22
Place ONE long piece and the short piece with RIGHT
SIDES together. Sew along one short edge.
Press seam OPEN.
23
24
25
Sew around the sash as shown, leaving a gap of approx 4 (10cm) to turn the sash right side out.
GAP
TIP:
26
Turn your sash right side out through the gap. Press throughly then topstitch (hence closing the gap).
27
Tadah!
Your Tea Party
Dress is now \
Finished!
Glossary
Backstitch: Used to reinforce your sewing and help keep it from unraveling. Just put your machine in the
reverse position for a few stitches.
Baste: A series of long, loose stitches used to temporarily hold together two pieces of fabric during construction.
Bias Tape/Binding: A narrow piece of fabric cut on the bias (45 degrees to the selvedge) and used to
bind edges.
Edge Stitching: A stitch made very close to a folded edge, generally 1/8 or less, in order to finish a garment, close an opening, or stitch something into place
Fabric Grain: Grain is the way the fabric is woven or knitted together. If you look really closely at your
fabric you will see little threads that run parallel and perpendicular to the selvage. This is the grain of the
fabric.
Gather: Pulling fabric into tiny pleats for a decorative effect. To create a gather sew a basting stitch on the
right side of the fabric leaving long tails of thread. Gently tug the bobbin threads to evenly gather the fabric.
Hem: The bit you turn up at the bottom of a garment to keep it neat and stop it fraying.
Miter: Mitering a corner makes a smooth, tidy finish to a 90-degree corner, neatly squaring the corners
while creating a diagonal seam from the point of the corner to the inside edge.
Notches: Diamond shaped marks on the edge of the pattern, to help you to line up all the pattern pieces
when you sew the garment.
Overlock: A stitch made by an overlocker that cuts and finishes the fabric edge.
Pinking Shears: Scissors with a V shape along the cutting edge used to cut fabric. Pinking your edges
will help them remain essentially ravel-free.
Pressing: Pressing is different from ironing. For pressing use a dampened pressing cloth rather than steam,
pick the iron up off the cloth and move it, rather than rubbing back and forth.
Raw Edge: The cut edge of a piece of garment (not stitched or finished). It may fray or unravel if left in this
state.
Right Side: The outside or top side of fabric; usually softer or smoother, or printed
Rolled Hem: Usually sewn by an overlocker (refer to your manual for directions). It can also be done by
hand with a folding technique fold, fold again, fold again, and stitch through the rolled hem you have created.
Snap: A closure device generally composed of two parts, male and female. Snaps can be sewn in or you can
use a special snap tool to attach snaps to the fabric.
Top Stitching: A decorative stitch usually sewn 1/4 from the edge of a seam.
Wrong Side: The inside or back side of fabric; usually rougher or less finished.
Zig Zag Stitch: A machine stitch with a continuous Z type design that allows seams to stretch; a medium-wide zig zag can be used on the raw edge of fabric to prevent fraying.
Photo Gallery
Many more photos of this dress (featuring different options) can be found
on the Tadah! facebook page and website.
SCOOP Neckline
FRONT Bodice
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - main fabric
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - lining fabric
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
1
Test
Square
A
A
1
Test
Square
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
B
B
A A
A A
1
Test
Square
PRINCESS Neckline
FRONT Bodice
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - main fabric
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - lining fabric
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
C
C
B B
B B
D
D
C C
C C
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
PRINCESS Neckline
FRONT Bodice
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - main fabric
1
Test
Square
FRONT Bodice
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - main fabric
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - lining fabric
E
E
D D
D D
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
1
Test
Square
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
BOAT Neck
FRONT Bodice
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - main fabric
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - lining fabric
E E
E E
1
Test
Square
A
A
1
Test
Square
V Neckline
FRONT Bodice
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - main fabric
Cut 1 (ON FOLD) - lining fabric
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
F
F
A A
A A
B
B
1
Test
Square
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
F F
F F
G
G
CLASSIC Back
BACK Bodice
Cut 2 (mirrored) - main fabric
Cut 2 (mirrored) - lining fabric
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
H
H
G G
G G
C
C
B B
B B
1
Test
Square
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
I
I
H H
H H
D
D
C C
C C
1
Test
Square
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
SCOOP Back
BACK Bodice
Cut 2 (mirrored) - main fabric
Cut 2 (mirrored) - lining fabric
J
J
I
I
I
I
E
E
D D
D D
1
Test
Square
E E
E E
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
1
Test
Square
J J
J J
F
F
1
Test
Square
CUT-OUT Back
BACK Bodice
Cut 2 (mirrored) - main fabric
Cut 2 (mirrored) - lining fabric
G
G
F F
F F
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
1
Test
Square
H
G
1
Test
Square
RACER Back
BACK Bodice
Cut 2 (mirrored) - main fabric
Cut 2 (mirrored) - lining fabric
I
I
H H
H H
1
Test
Square
Sleeve
Placement
Notches
Cutting KEY
All styles
Optional Low Arm
Optional Mini Cap
Sleeve
1
Test
Square
1
1
2
2
2 2
2 2
3
3
1
Test
Square
3 3
3 3
1
1
4
4
2
2
4 4
4 4
5
5
2 2
2 2
3
3
5 5
5 5
6
6
3 3
3 3
1
Test
Square
1
Test
Square
6 6
6 6
Use this
side for 1
button
(ALL sizes)
CLASSIC
&
RACER
Tea Party
Dress
1
Test
Square
Use this
side for 2
buttons
(sizes 5-8
ONLY)
4
4
Use this
side for 2
buttons
Use this
side for 1
button
Button Placement
Guide
Button
Placement
Guide
CLASSIC
&
RACER
BACK
4 4
4 4
5
5
1
Test
Square
6
6
5 5
5 5
1
Test
Square
1
Test
Square
P
P
1
Test
Square
P P
P P
Q
Q
Q Q
Q Q
P
P
1
Test
Square
P P
P P
Q
Q
1
Test
Square
Q Q
Q Q