Buy the Children's May Dress and Top sewing pattern from Dhurata Davies Patterns. May is a charming dress or top with an A-line silhouette, high-low hem, and the choice of three different sleeves.

View A is a long dress with a ruffled hem and puff sleeves. View B is a shorter drop-waist dress with a gathered skirt and tapered sleeves. View C is a top with a ruffled hem and long bishop sleeves. The sleeves are interchangeable and work well with all views.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabric like linen, cotton chambray, poplin, lawn, double gauze, needle cord, etc.

Fabric requirements: For fabric with nap/direction.

150 cm (59") wide fabric: View A, 1.2 - 1.9 m (1.3 - 2.1 yd) // View B, 1.2 - 1.7 m (1.3 - 1.9 yd) // View C, 1 - 1.5 m (1.1 - 1.6 yd).

110 cm (42") wide fabric: View A, 1.3 - 2.4 m (1.4 - 2.6 yd) // View B, 1.5 - 2.2 m (1.6 - 2.4 yd) // View C, 1.1 - 1.8 m (1.2 - 2 yd).

Sizing: 2 - 10 years. Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: One flat button, at least 10 mm (3/8") in diameter.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (40 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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