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In C285
Girl's 1910 Dress
Our 1910 dress comes from a
pattern by Sense and Sensibility. It was made from pictures of
styles worn by girls in the early decades of the 20th century and
makes a beautiful everyday or formal occasion dress. This
style can be seen earlier than 1900 but with longer sleeves.
By the 1930's the bodice remained almost the same but skirt length
shortened and were less full to save on fabric.
The short sleeves have gathers at
the shoulders and the bodice is
attached to a waistband which extends around the back of the dress.
The full skirt attaches to the bottom of the waistband and buttons
do up the back bodice. A long white sash is included with
every dress in case you would like to use it for a special occasion.
This dress is a little different from anything else in our
collection and a nice treat for a special girl. If at all
possible, please measure the waist of the child you are purchasing
this dress for and include it below.
Square Yoke Dress in C199** with Elbow length
sleeves
Prairie Pinafore
Girl's Pinafore
Back of Girl's Pinafore
Girl's Prairie Dress and
Pinafores
Our Prairie Dress closely
resembles the dresses worn by pioneer and homesteading girls of the
19th century. High yokes made the dresses fit longer and the
easy fit was right for school, work and play. Girls generally
had three dresses. Two were for weekday use and one for Sunday
and special occasions. Old dresses were either used for chores
or were handed down to a younger sister. When they were all
worn out, many were cut up and used as patches for quilts.
Their dresses would usually have had long sleeves but we wanted to
give you some options for comfortable summertime wear. During
the week, pioneer girls almost always wore a pinafore over their
dresses in order to protect the dress. In winter dresses were
made of wool but during much of the year, cotton calicos were the
norm. Pinafores were usually made of white or natural colored
cotton so that they could be used with any dress. I'm not sure
why white was chosen when it would become dirty so quickly, but it
does seem that light colored cottons were the most inexpensive.
Our Prairie Dress comes with
either a square or rounded (curved) yoke, front bodice buttons,
elbow length sleeves and a round collar. Long elastic ruffled
sleeves are available as an option below. Two pinafores work
great with our Prairie Dress. The Prairie Pinafore buttons in
the back and has a sweet ruffle at the bottom. The Girls
Pinafore is a basic high yoke design which also buttons in the back.
Both are loose, full and easy to get on and off. The finished
lengths are about 2" shorter than the Prairie Dress and both work
equally well with any of our other dresses. Sewn by license
from patterns by "The King's Daughters".
Our Girl's Vest Dress comes with
an attached V-neck vest in the front, short back ties and short
elbow length or 3/4 length elastic ruffle sleeves. It closes
in the back with a zipper. Long sleeves with cuffs and a round
collar are also available. You may choose one or two fabrics
for this dress. Please see our coordinating fabrics page for
help. It is accessible from the Fabric Chart. Finished
lengths are the same as listed on our Girl's Size Chart. Sewn
by license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
Hannah's Dress comes in a nice
contemporary design for older girls. It is either dressy or
casual based on the fabric you choose. Cap raglan sleeves and
round neckline are gently gathered with elastic. The empire
waist is also finished with elastic for a nice fit. A fun
ruffle finishes off the bottom edge. Longer short sleeves and full
length sleeves are optional. A fun alternative would be
to use a contrast fabric for the bodice/sleeves and bottom hem.
For this option, when putting in your fabric choice, please list the
bodice/sleeve/hem fabric first and the skirt fabric second and then
check the surcharge box below. This approximate finished
lengths are noted in the chart below. Dress design licensed
from KWIK.SEW Pattern Co., Inc.
Size
Length
7
31"
8
32"
10
34"
12
37"
14
38"
In C235 and C15
Dawn's Dress Set
Dawn's Dress Set is made up of
Dawn's Pinafore and a Basic Dress with matching Peter Pan Collar.
The pinafore closes in the back on the bodice and comes complete
with back ties. The simple dress has short, elbow length
sleeves, a long skirt and collar with a zipper closing in the back.
The pinafore will be a couple inches shorter than the dress.
This combination is beautiful in a solid dress and floral pinafore.
It's also very pretty with a print dress and solid pinafore.
Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics.
It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Sewn by
license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
In C63 and C116.
Dress with optional long sleeves and ruffle
collar.
In C170 and C57** with optional long sleeves
and round collar.
Victoria's Dress Set
This dress combination combines a
basic long dress with back zipper and elbow length ruffled sleeves.
The dress can be changed up with long sleeves and a ruffle collar,
round collar or pointed collar. It is matched with our Full
Apron/Pinafore with one button and long ties in the back. The
apron will be a couple inches shorter than the dress. Please
see the Apron page for more pictures of the apron. This is a
pretty and practical set that works for all seasons. In the
winter, try long sleeves and a ruffle collar for extra warmth.
Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics.
It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's
Daughters".
In C190** with blue accents
In dark denim (C102) with red floral accents
Girl's Winter Dress
Some of our customers have
admitted that dresses are fun and practical in the summer, but fear
that their girls may be cold during the winter. Here's a dress
designed just for the winter. It is available in any of our
warm denim, corduroy or flannel fabrics, found near the bottom of
the fabric chart. Made in a simple button front design, the
bodice ends at the natural waist. Gathers at the shoulders leave
plenty of room to add a thermal shirt or turtleneck. Pair the
long skirt with tights, leggings or knee-highs and bloomers.
To order, please choose a denim, corduroy or flannel and then find a
nice contrast fabric to add some interest. Don't worry, if
your choice doesn't work well, we'll be sure to let you know and
give you some suggestions. Older girls may also enjoy this
dress with the cuffs and collar in the same fabric as the rest of
the dress. You may add back ties to pull in the waist if
needed. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's
Daughters".
After many requests, we finally
finished modifying a pattern for a high yoke dress in older girl's sizes. A
traditional little girl outfit, this dress matches closely with our
Baby Carrie's Dress and is available in sizes 2-12. Short
sleeves are finished with a small ruffle and long sleeves with a
cuff. The Peter Pan collar is optional. The back closes with
a reasonably long zipper. Because of
the high yoke and full skirt, this dress fits for a longer time than
most and may remind you of the dresses you wore as a child.
Sorry, side pockets are not available with this design.
Pattern for smaller sizes used by permission from Primrose Lane.
Julia's Play Dress is a loose,
fun dress for little girls. The short raglan sleeves are
attached to the main part of the dress and the neckline and sleeves
are gathered with elastic in casings. A bottom ruffle is
particularly sweet in a contrast fabric. The sleeves are pretty in
either the main fabric or contrasting fabric. The finished
length of this dress is shorter than most of our dresses.
Lengths are as follows: Size 1--18", Size 2--19", Size 3--20",
Size 4--22". Because of the shorter style, we are adding
optional matching play shorts to wear under the dress. These are very
similar to our split slips but are cut to accommodate the style of
this dress. Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help
choosing fabrics. It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Dress design licensed from KWIK.SEW Pattern Co., Inc.
G58b -$12 Coordinating Play Shorts
Shorts will be made in the same
fabric as the bottom ruffle on the dress.
Style A in C94 and C176
Style A with shortened length
Style B in C27** and C132
April's
Dress
Loose and carefree, this is one
of our favorite playdresses. It's a very
sweet design especially loved by younger girls. April's Dress has a
round neckline and short sleeves. Both the neckline
and sleeve ends are gathered with elastic and the dress easily slips
over the head. Back ties pull in the waist and a
gathered skirt finishes it off. April's
Dress is available for girls from six months up to 12 years old.
Finished lengths are very close to the lengths found on the size
chart. You may have the dress made a bit shorter for play
using the option below. Sewn by permission from a pattern by Portabellopixie.
There are three styles for this
Dress: Style A has the bodice and sleeves in one fabric with a
contrasting skirt. Style B has skirt and sleeves in
one fabric with a contrasting bodice. Style C uses one fabric
for the whole dress. All three styles turn out very nicely and
each has a unique look. Please see our Coordinating Fabrics
page (accessible from the Fabric Chart) for help in choosing fabrics
that work well together.
Rebecca
Dress
Created from our own design, this
has quickly become one of our most popular summer dresses.
While modest, it has a contemporary look. It has a very twirly
4-gore skirt which is lightly gathered at the waist, a button front bodice
and short sleeves. It comes about the same length as the lengths found on the size
chart. While this
will make great everyday attire, we can dress it up for you by
simply adding a white lace collar to the neckline. Please size up if
between sizes as we do not carry this dress in a size 3, 5 or 7.
This dress is available in any of
our fabrics, but because of the way the skirt is cut, it works
particularly well in our wide Tropical Breeze fabrics. In our cottons,
the 4-gore skirt can't be cut quite as wide, but you may not even
notice the difference.
In PC41 with longer length
In PC64
Girl's Plain Amish Dress and
Apron
Here's the dress that you will
find in plain communities across North America. It is very simple
with short sleeves, a button front bodice coming to the natural
waist and gathered skirt. The skirt allows for plenty of
movement, but is not as wide as most of our other skirts. This
dress is worn 3-5 inches shorter than the lengths found on our size
page and is meant for everyday work, school and play. We can
lengthen it if you prefer a longer dress. The plain canning
style apron pops over the head without ties and protects the dress
from dirt and wear. It comes with two pockets on the front.
Traditionally, a plain dress is made with a solid color and has a
white or black apron. That said, you are welcome to have us
sew this set in any of our fabrics. While simple, this is a
nice everyday dress for busy girls and pretty in either a solid or
floral. Please size up if between sizes as we do not carry this set
in a size 3, 5 or 7. Sewn by permission from a pattern by
Friends Patterns.
In C138 and C204**
Isabella
Dress
Fashioned after our Isabella
Jumper, this dress has short sleeves that come above the elbow and a
pointed collar. It's a very pretty summer dress for girls who
like something just a little special. The waist is raised and the bodice buttons in
front. We recommend a solid or check for the accents and a
floral for the main dress. It also works great with solids and florals.
Approximate finished lengths are shown below. Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics.
It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Sorry, long sleeves are not
available in this style. Pattern used by permission
from Primrose Lane.
A traditional girl's dress with
short or long cuffed sleeves, a slight empire waist and a buttoned
back bodice.
It is dressed up with a small lace collar and is popular for sister
dresses and beautiful for special occasions. If you'd like this
dress for everyday wear, we can substitute a peter pan
collar for the lace collar in either the same fabric or a
contrasting fabric.
This natural length dress has a small ruffle collar, elbow length
ruffled sleeves and a back zipper. The skirt is long and full
and the neckline is quite high, making it a beautifully modest
dress. Add long sleeves and it is perfect for cold weather. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The
King's Daughters".
Our basic dress is very simple
but can be customized for your needs. It has a back zipper and
can be made with elbow length or long elastic ruffle sleeves. A
round peter pan or pointed collar can be added to the neckline.
Back ties may be added at the side seams. The skirt is gathered to
the bodice at the natural waistline and is long and full. Back
ties are optional.
This basic style also zips in the
back and comes in elbow length or 3/4 length elastic ruffle sleeves.
A small round collar can be added to the neckline. Sizes 1
through 3 have a regular gathered skirt. Sizes 4-14 have an
elastic waist. This dress is a little different in that it
has a beautiful A-Line skirt which is much slimmer at the top
than the bottom. The A-Line skirt along with the elastic waist creates a very
trim look. Back ties may be added at the side seams in sizes
1-3. This is the dress style worn by most young girls in
conservative Mennonite circles.
Another everyday design with
short sleeves, a scoop neckline and front buttons.
This matches our ladies Mary's Dress and is especially nice for
older girls. The bodice
ends at the natural waist and has darts in the front and back,
giving this dress a tailored look.
The short sleeves have small gathers at the shoulders but are not "puffy". The skirt is gathered and full. Sewn by permission from a pattern
by Primrose Lane.
In the same cut as Nicole's
Dress, our Eyelet Dress adds a pretty hem of cotton eyelet around
the peter pan collar and bottom hem. Back ties are included.
The buttoned bodice comes to a natural waist length and the elbow
length
sleeves are finished with a cuff. Please enquire by e-mail for
pricing if you would like something similar in a ladies size.
Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
Sometimes the simplest designs
are the most striking ones. Using the same design as Nicole's
Dress, this dress works best with a floral or solid for the dress
and white cotton for the collar and cuffs. White poly-cotton is
used if you have chosen a Tropical Breeze fabric. The buttoned bodice
comes down to a natural waist length and the skirt is full with a
gathered waist. White back ties are included in the price.
This dress has become quite popular for special occasions when made
in our linen fabrics. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's
Daughters".
In dark purple Tropical Breeze with optional lace
on tiered hem.
Sophia Dress
A special occasion dress with lace ruffles around the collar and
optional lace on the tiered hem. Sleeves come either elbow length or long and have small
cuffs. The bodice comes down to a natural waist and the long,
full skirt is gathered at the waist. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
A princess line flared dress with
a round neckline, cap sleeves and short ties in the back. The
back closes with a zipper. This
simple dress will especially appeal to older girls and can be casual
or formal depending on the fabric chosen. For fall and winter,
just add long sleeves.
Design licensed from KWIK.SEW Pattern Co., Inc.
Our empire waist dress with a
button front, large square collar and pleated, puffed sleeves.
The collar and hem are done in a contrasting color and the bodice
is fully lined. This would make a beautiful Easter or special
occasion dress. For cooler weather, simply add long cuffed
sleeves. The cuffs will be made with your contrasting color.
Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics.
It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Sewn by permission from a
pattern by Sense and Sensibility.
One of our favorite dresses, this cute outfit is period correct to about 1850 and
represents the type of play dresses that girls wore during that era.
The fully lined bodice has empire seams in the back, along with a
button closure. The shoulder drops to the back by an inch or
so, as dresses did in the 1800's. The sleeves are slightly flared with small
puffs at the shoulders. The 4-gore skirt
is full and declared "very twirly" by our tester. It comes
1"- 2" shorter than most of our dresses. Girls of the time
wore long pantaloons underneath their dresses, as shown. The
pantaloons create a very sweet combination for special occasions or
perhaps even climbing trees. Please see our Underclothing page for pantaloons. This dress fits fairly snugly in
the bodice. We recommend sizing up one size if you would like
some extra room. Pattern used by permission from Sense
and Sensibility.
A very simple design comes alive with coordinating tops in solids
and skirts in fun stripes and plaids. The bodice closes in the
back with a zipper. Long and short sleeves have gathers at the top
but are otherwise straight and hemmed. This is a great school
dress and is enjoyed by families who prefer a simple design.
Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics.
It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Made in one fabric, this is one of our simplest
looking dresses. Sewn by
license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
This easy-to-wear outfit is dressed up with
coordinating fabrics and accents. The bodice zips up in the
back. A small bias tape around the neckline
draws the skirt fabric into the bodice. Long and short sleeves are
hemmed and finished with skirt fabric. This dress looks equally
nice with a solid for the skirt and a floral for the top.
Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics.
It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Sewn by license from a pattern by
"The King's Daughters".
Abigail's Dress
Originally created as our first formal Christmas dress, this
dress is perfect for any special occasion. It comes complete with
cuffed long or short sleeves, collar, back ties and a flounce on the skirt.
While it is all one piece, it is designed to look like a pinafore
covering a dress. This dress is quite long and is just as
pretty without the flounce on the bottom. Please see our
Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing fabrics. It is
accessible from Fabric Chart.
A popular, simple dress with a natural waist, puffed elbow length
sleeves with narrow cuffs and a long, full skirt. It can be an
everyday dress or a formal, special occasion outfit when made in the
right fabric. Try adding a collar or long sleeves for variation.
Please see our Coordinating Fabrics page for help choosing contrast
fabrics. It is accessible from Fabric Chart. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
Similar in style to Nicole's
Dress above, this simple dress has elbow length sleeves finished with a tuck. The
bodice comes down to a natural waist. Sewn by license from a pattern
by "The King's Daughters".
This pretty summer dress comes with elbow length gathered sleeves, a peter
pan collar and a back zipper. The bodice comes down to a
natural waist. Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's
Daughters".
For many, the cape dress defines
what a modest dress should be. Charity's Cape Dress has a full
cape in front and back, a gentle elastic waist and invisible back
zipper. The neckline is round and fairly high. It matches our ladies Charity Cape Dress. The
skirt is gently gathered at the waist and
full at the hem. There are no extra bells and whistles on
this dress. It's a simple, practical design and reflects the
daily dress of older girls from conservative churches.
Available in sizes 8,10,12,14. Pattern used by permission by Home-Sew Designing.
For those who desire a simple
back zipper dress with an elastic waist, we can also make this dress
without a cape. Please see the options below.
This flannel dress comes with a high yoke, square in the back and
slightly rounded in the front, long sleeves, and an optional ruffle on hem (as
shown). Only Toddler sizes have a Peter Pan Collar. It makes a beautiful winter dress in flannel but may
be ordered in any of our fabrics. Without the bottom ruffle, it is
approximately the same length as our dresses. Please be aware
that none of our fabric meets federal flame-retardant standards
required for children's nightwear. Design
licensed from KWIK.SEW Pattern Co., Inc.
This old fashioned style has a
high square bodice with
long ruffled sleeves. The skirt portion is quite long and is
fuller than the Girl's Flannel Dress above.
Approximate dress lengths are longer than our other dresses and are
shown below. Please be aware that none of our fabric meets federal
flame-retardant standards required for children's nightwear.
Sewn by license from a pattern by "The King's Daughters".
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