Description
This is one of the most popular styles from the Townmouse range. It is now available as a downloadable PDF Pattern.
The Matilda Gypsy Dress and Top is the perfect pattern for beginner seamstresses.
This peasant style dress and top pattern has been worn by hundreds of little girls and perfected over the many seasons it was in production as a mainstay in the Townmouse clothing range. It fits beautifully, with enough gathering to flatter little girls without being too voluminous and costume-like.
Little girls love to wear this style too, as it’s easy to put on and comfortable to wear. Choose a fabulous fabric to show off this style and trim it with a pretty ribbon.
This 25 page PDF pattern includes:
– detailed instructions with plenty of easy to follow diagrams,
– cutting layout guide
– fabric requirements
– finished garment measurements
– 19 pages of pattern pieces, in layers, so you can print only the size you need, if desired
– helpful tips and hyperlinks to useful information
– measurements in metric and imperial
– helpful pattern designer at the other end of an email ready to help and answer any questions
This pattern prints easily on your home printer. Save the file and print it as you need it.
Fabric requirements:
For 44″/112cm wide fabric you will need:
Size 6m    3/8 yard or 40 cm top 3/4 yard or 70 cm dress
Size 1 Â Â 5/8 yard or 60 cm top 3/4 yard or 70 cm dress
Size 2 Â Â 5/8 yard or 60 cm top 7/8 yard or 80 cm dress
Size 3 Â Â 3/4 yard or 60 cm top 7/8 yard or 80 cm dress
Size 4 Â Â 3/4 yard or 60 cm top 1 yard or 90 cm dress
Size 5 Â Â 3/4 yard or 70 cm top 1 yard or 90 cm dress
Size 6 Â Â 3/4 yard or 70 cm top 1 1/8 yd or 100 cm dress
Size 8 Â Â 7/8 yard or 80 cm top 1 1/4 yd or 120 cm dress
For 60″/150cm wide fabric you will need:
Size 6m   3/8 yard or 40 cm top 5/8 yard or 50 cm dress
Size 1 Â Â 1/2 yard or 40 cm top 5/8 yard or 50 cm dress
Size 2 Â Â 1/2 yard or 50 cm top 5/8 yard or 60 cm dress
Size 3 Â Â 5/8 yard or 50 cm top 3/4 yard or 60 cm dress
Size 4 Â Â 5/8 yard or 50 cm top 3/4 yard or 70 cm dress
Size 6 Â Â 3/4 yard or 60 cm top 3/4 yard or 70 cm dress
Size 8 Â Â 3/4 yard or 70 cm top 7/8 yard or 80 cm dress
Laurel –
Cute billowy, peasant top. Pattern is easy to follow.