SWIRL DRESS AND TOP (Pattern and tutorial available in English and French)
SIZE 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE @ateliermimito #lilamimito
The LILA dress along with all ATELIER MIMITO patterns, were designed for your child to grow into so you don’t have to change their wardrobe every few months, however I do offer multiple sizes as every child is different. This pattern and tutorial allow you to create a top and a midi lenght dress with bias tape finishes and gathering at the top for a maximum swirl effect.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS From lightweight to mid-weight linen, silk, cotton twill or a soft cotton shirting . You may also want to use a combination of two different fabric with a sheer fabric for the upper layer such as organza or an embroidered tulle and a lining such as cotton voile, silk/satin, crepe, any soft, natural woven fabrics with a good drape. If you are not sure which fabric to use, look up the hashtag #lilamimito on Instagram for inspiration.
NOTIONS - Fabric - Matching threads - One button - Elastic cord - 2m x 2cm Bias tape pre-folded (you can make your own)
PDF SEWING PATTERN Please note: This pattern contains two files. A Print At Home file and a Copy Shop file. If using Adobe Acrobat, you can choose to print only the size you need by selecting the corresponding layer. The Copy Shop file can be printed at any printing store onto a large piece of paper. It needs to be printed true to size at scale 100% and orientation “Auto”. This specific file fit onto an A0 paper or US equivalent. Remember to measure the check square at the store before you go home to make sure your pattern has been printed correctly. The Copy Shop file is also suited for projector. The Print At Home file can be printed at home with any standard printer at scale 100%. It contains 15 pages that you need to assemble by cutting the margins and taping the pages together following the numbers indicated on each page. This file suits both A4 and US Letter printers. Remember to measure the test square to ensure your pattern has been printed at the correct scale.
VIDEO TUTORIAL You will find a step by step video tutorial on my YouTube channel Atelier MIMITO alondside a breakdown of the construction steps in the video description. The time for each step is indicated on this tutorial as you go along. This way you can sew as you watch and pause when needed. Remember to subscribe to my channel to find out of any updates or new tutorials.
