MAKING A BABY’S DRESS WITH GATHERS, AN OPENING AND A FASTENING

CONTENT

1. Points to Consider in Making a Baby’s Dress
2. Making the Garment Using a Pattern
3. Measurement Required for Drafting the Block Pattern
4. Construction Lines; Back Pattern
5. Construction Lines; Front Pattern

Points to Consider in Making a Baby’s Dress

1. Material must be easily laundered e.g. cotton.
2. Colour and pattern should be suitable for the wearer.
3. Material should not be too expensive.
4. The style of the garment must allow for it to be easily put on e. g.  The use of long openings from neck.
5. The style must allow for the growth of the child.
6. The style should not involve elaborate decoration.
7. The sleeve should be of a reasonable size and should not be tight fitting,

Making the Garment Using a Pattern

1. Lay out every pattern piece.
2. Place fabric correctly on the pattern with enough seam allowances.
3. Pin fabric to the pattern.
4. Cut out the material.