Buy the Baby/Child Croquet Dress sewing pattern from Oliver + S. It's the perfect afternoon for a game of croquet! This short-sleeved, dropped-waist dress comes in two versions. View A features a nautically inspired collar detail. View B has gentle gathers at the front and a simple yoke detail which is perfect for embellishment. The elasticised waist in both views is comfortable and features a cute bow detail.

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

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

Suggested fabrics: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, shirting, poplin, chambray, and linen.

Fabric requirements: 44″ – 45″ (112 – 114 cm) wide fabric:
6 months - 4 years: View A, Fabric A, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yards (1.2 - 1.4 m) // View A, Fabric B, 1 yard (0.9 m) // View B, Fabric A, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yards (1.2 - 1.4 m) // View B, Fabric B, 1 yard (0.9 m).

5 - 12 years: View A, Fabric A, 2 - 2 1/2 yards (1.8 - 2.3 m) // View A, Fabric B, 1 yard (0.9 m) // View B, Fabric A, 2 - 2 1/2 yards (1.8 - 2.3 m) // View B, Fabric B, 1 yard (0.9 m).

Sizing: 6 months - 4 years and 5 - 12 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, one 3/8" or 1/2" button, 1 yard of 3/4"-wide elastic, 1/2 yard of 1 1/2"-wide ribbon for bow (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Illustrated instructions; print-at-home pattern that fits on US letter or A4 paper; 36" wide copy shop pattern. Does not include an A0 copy shop file.

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