Description

The Two-by-Two Girls Bubble Dress Sewing Pattern  Ages 3–10

Sew a fun, sensory-friendly girls bubble dress sewing pattern, is designed to be comfortable, reversible, and easy to wear.

The Two-by-Two Bubble Dress sewing pattern is perfect for children who:

• dislike itchy seams or labels
• struggle with dressing independently
• enjoy playful, soft garments

The ‘Two by Two’ themed pinafore/ jumper / bubble dress features a wave print together with words from the song about Noah’s Ark. The boat shaped pocket is worked in contrasting fabric printed with the words ‘Are We Nearly There Yet?’ There are four animals that like to live in this pocket. All the fabrics can be found at Sponnflower .com – see the links below.

This listing is for a digital PDF sewing pattern, not a finished garment.

Key Features

• ✔ Bubble dress / pinafore style – easy layering over t-shirts or leggings
• ✔ Sensory-friendly construction – seams on the outside
• ✔ Fully reversible – no front or back
• ✔ Pocket with tabs – fits soft toy animals for imaginative play
• ✔ Noah’s Ark themed design – fun and educational
• ✔ PDF includes A4, US Letter, copyshop, and projector files
• Also Available as a Paper Pattern by Post

Sensory-Friendly Benefits

• ✔ No itchy seams or labels
• ✔ Comfortable for sensory-sensitive children
• ✔ Easy for children to dress themselves
• ✔ Encourages imaginative play with toy animals

Sizes Included

Fits ages 3–10 years

Length from shoulder:

• 54 (58, 63, 67, 72, 76, 81, 85) cm
• 21 (23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33) inches

Width at hem:

• 128 (134, 140, 144, 150, 154, 158, 162) cm
• 50 (53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 62, 64) inches

Chest (approx.):

• 77 (80, 83, 88, 91, 94, 97, 100) cm
• 30 (31.5, 32.5, 34.5, 36, 37, 38, 39) inches

Fabric Requirements

• Medium-weight cotton or cotton jersey with at least 25% stretch
• Fabric width: 142 cm (56”)
• Yardage: 1.5–2 metres (depending on size)

The pinafore dress pattern can be made using my exclusive Two-by-Two fabric from Spoonflower  HERE

The ‘Are We Nearly There Yet’ Fabric can be bought HERE

Optional: Use Noah’s Ark printed fabric from Spoonflower for the matching toy animals HERE

Materials Needed

• 0.5 m narrow elastic
• Ribbon/tape for pocket tags
• Sewing kit (machine, thread, stretch needles, fabric marker)

Toy Compatibility

The pocket fits the Noah’s Ark soft toy animals (sold separately or included with the dress pattern), featuring tactile textures perfect for fidget and sensory play.

Tip: These toys are included with the dress pattern, but can be purchased separately HERE if preferred.

The T shirt pattern can be found here.

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Features for Sensory Kids

• The seams are worked on the outside so that the inside is smooth and has no scratchy itchy seam allowances or labels.
• The dress is very loose and comfy and tight clothes can be worn under.
• It is the same back and front – so there’s no wrong way to wear it.
• The pocket features a tab to attach precious toys.

Skill Level

Enthusiastic: This pattern is suitable for someone who has made a few beginner projects and is keen to learn more.