Empire Waist Dress with Overlapping Front Bodice and Two Sleeve Variations---Free PDF Printable Sewing Pattern---Kids' Size 1 Year

I want to share with you all today the free PDF printable sewing pattern of an empire waist dress with overlapping front bodice and with two sleeve variations---a short sleeve and a puff sleeve---for girls' size 1 year. I have also included in the pattern a bow and a ribbon that can be attached at the front bodice to enhance the look of the dress.

How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern Pages:

Click here to learn how to print and assemble the PDF pattern pages. 

This is a 9-page PDF file.

Print the pages on A4 or US letter size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern. 

You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.

Stick the page tiles together at the margins, using the numbers printed on each page.

This is how the pattern pages are assembled together. 

Seam and hem allowances:

*Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern. 

Bodice front: neckline, shoulder, and armhole 3/8 inch, side seam 3/4 inch, bottom edge seam 1/2 inch

Bodice back: neckline, shoulder, and armhole 3/8 inch, side seam 3/4 inch, center back 1/4 inch, bottom edge seam 1/2 inch

Skirt front and back: top edge seam 1/2 inch, side seam 3/4 inch, hemline 1 1/4 inch

Short sleeve: sleeve cap 3/8 inch, side seam 1/2 inch, hemline 3/4 inch

Puff sleeve: sleeve cap 3/8 inch, side seam 1/2 inch, hemline 1/4 inch

Sleeve band: top edge and the bottom edge 1/4 inch, side seam 3/4 inch

Bow main piece: 1/4 inch on all the sides

Ribbon under the bow: 1/4 inch on all the sides

*Use the seam allowances mentioned here for this pattern.

There's only one change in the back pieces. We won't be attaching buttonhole and button extensions separately as shown in the sewing tutorial. Instead, I have extended the center back 1/2 inch to add in the buttons and buttonholes. When you join the main and lining back pieces, use an 1/4 inch seam allowance at the center back. 

Click this link to download the free PDF sewing pattern for the empire waist dress with overlapping front bodice---size 1 year.

Click this link for the sewing tutorial of this dress. 

I have posted lots of free PDF printable sewing patterns on this page on my blog. Browse through this page to find the patterns you are looking for. You can download and use them to make your own clothes.

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Happy Sewing!

---Flora