Description

Kids Dress and Tunic Sewing Pattern – Rose Dress (PDF)

Create a comfortable and stylish outfit with this kids dress and tunic sewing pattern. The Rose Dress is designed for both everyday wear and special handmade pieces, with options to make a full dress or a shorter tunic.

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

Suitable for children aged 3–10 years.

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Design Features

• Two styles: dress or tunic

• Large practical side pockets

• Gathered cap sleeves

• Loose, comfortable fit

• Can be worn either way round

• Optional embroidered rose detail (charts included)

This children’s dress and tunic sewing pattern works beautifully in both jersey and woven fabrics, making it a versatile addition to any handmade wardrobe.

Pair with leggings and a T-shirt for an easy everyday outfit.

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Sensory-Friendly Design

This pattern has been thoughtfully designed for comfort:

• External seams for a smooth interior

• No scratchy seam allowances or labels

• Loose fit for layering

• Soft velcro fastening instead of buttons

• Pocket tabs for attaching small items

This makes it ideal for children with sensory sensitivities or those who prefer soft, non-restrictive clothing.

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Fabric Options

You can make this dress in a variety of fabrics:

• Jersey (for softness and stretch)

• Cotton poplin

• Chambray and gingham combinations

You can also use recycled fabrics, such as old shirts or dresses, for a softer feel and a more sustainable make.

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Fabric Requirements

Long version

• 2 metres Spoonflower fabric (as shown)

OR

• 1.2–2 m jersey fabric (depending on size, 152 cm wide)

OR

• 1.5–3.5 m cotton fabric (112 cm wide)

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Short tunic version

• 1.25 m chambray (skirt and pockets)

• 1.25 m mini gingham

(All sizes)

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Materials

• Embroidery threads (optional)

• Velcro for fastening

• Sewing thread

• Sewing machine (zig zag stitch recommended)

• Ballpoint or universal needles

• Fabric marker

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Create a comfortable, practical kids dress or tunic that children will love to wear.

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Features for your Sensory Child

• The seams of this kids dress and tunic are worked on the outside so that the inside is smooth and there are no scratchy itchy seam allowances or labels.
• The dress is very loose and comfy so that your sensory child can wear tight clothes underneath.
• It can be worn either way round.
• Velcro is used to fasten the button tab.
• Your child can attach all those ‘mustn’t lose’ bits and pieces to the ribbon tabs in the pockets.
• Make this dress in recycled fabric (dads old shirt, mums old dress or a charity/thrift shop find), to avoid the use of stiff new fabrics and also save the planet.

 

Skill Level

Experienced: this pattern is suitable for those who have made a number of different sewing projects.