Kids' Emma blouse & dress

See the fabric requirements among the pictures.

- Fabric: The pattern is designed and tested for light to medium weight knit fabrics with drape, and with approx. 30-50% stretch. We recommend viscose jersey, tencel jersey, modal jersey, bambu jersey and similar fabrics.

- Elastic band: 5-10 mm (1/4" - 3/8") in width. For length, see chart below. This is for the elastic waist variant if you’re not sewing the tie belt. Try to find a soft elastic band with lots of stretch (100% or more). Also, if you’re sewing the wide 3/4 sleeves with elastic you’ll need an extra 48 cm (19”).

- Elastic thread, if you’re sewing the elastic waist version and want to sew with elastic thread instead of elastic band (both versions are shown in the tutorial).

- Light-weight fusible interfacing with stretch (for example Vlieseline H609), to stabilise: (note: calculated for the largest size, 152).
> the neckline (round): approx. 24 cm wide and 13 cm high (10” x 5”)
> the neckline (V-neck): approx. 24 cm wide and 15 cm high (10” x 6”)
> shoulder seams: two strips that are approx. 5 cm wide and 1 cm high (2” x 3/8”)
> pockets: four strips, approx. 2-3 cm wide and 15 cm high (1” x 6”)
> hem: two strips, up to 60 cm wide and 2 cm high (24” x 1”), (for a calf-length dress in size 152). Must not be continuous strips.

- To stabilise the shoulder seams you could also use clear elastic or a strip of woven fabric cut on the bias - instead of interfacing.

- Sewing machine needle: Don’t forget to use the right needle for your fabric, for knit fabrics a stretch needle is usually recommended.

- Other useful materials: Coordinating thread, fabric marker, fabric scissors, needles and/or clips, tape measure.

See the size guide among the pictures.

Choose sized primarily based on the child’s height. Kids’ Emma has a lot of ease and it’s not necessary to blend sizes if the child has a more narrow or larger width than the body measurements listed for his/her height.

PDF PATTERN:

This PDF-pattern includes three pattern formats:

- A4/letter size for home printing, 24 pages. Layered.
- Projector file, layered
- A0 size for copy shop printing, 2 sheets. Non-layered.
- The Sewing instructions, 29 pages.

PRINTED PATTERN:
Printed in color on high-quality paper that is durable and can be used many, many times over. The sewing instructions are also color-printed, a booklet in A4-size, 28 pages. The pattern sheet and instructions booklet are packaged in a beautiful envelope you can save and store your pattern in.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.