digital family reunion dress sewing pattern
Price: $15.95
Brand: Oliver + S
Item: OLV-OS023FRD
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What are you wearing to the reunion? This charming, classic dress pattern features pintucked pleats at the front and back, a choice of button tab or ruffle embellishment at the front, and a sweet neckline. Gently gathered short sleeves, our signature hem facing with topstitched detail, and buttons up the back complete the look. The dress can also be shortened into a blouse.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information, Sizes 6M-4:
- Instructions: 15 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 40 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 2 pages
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Printing Information, Sizes 5-12:
- Instructions: 15 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 48 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 2 pages
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
Girl's dress pattern. This dress features pintucked pleats at the front and back, a choice of button tab or ruffle embellishment at the front, and a sweet neckline. Gently gathered short sleeves, our signature hem facing with topstitched detail, and buttons up the back complete the look. The dress can also be shortened into a blouse.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: buttonholes, external facing, flat-set sleeves, pin tucks, and plackets.
Suggested Fabrics
Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen.
Notions
Coordinating thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, 5/8" buttons or snaps for back closure (five for View A sizes 6M–2T, six for View A sizes 3T–4, seven for View A sizes 5-12, four for all sizes View B), four 1/4–3/8" decorative buttons for View A.
Fabric Guide (fabric width: 44"-45")
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 View A 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards View B 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 View A 1 3/4 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards View B 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards
Finished Measurements
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Chest 20 1/2" 21 1/2" 22 1/4" 23 1/4" 24 1/4" 25 1/4" Sleeve length* 3 1/4" 3 1/2" 3 3/4" 4" 4 1/2" 4 1/2" Length, View A** 16 3/4" 17 3/4" 19 3/4" 20 1/4" 21 1/2" 22 1/2" Length, View B** 12 1/4" 13 1/4" 14" 14 3/4" 15 3/4" 16 1/2"
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Chest 26" 27" 28 1/4" 29 1/4" 30 3/4" 31 1/2" Sleeve length* 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" Length, View A** 24 1/4" 25 3/4" 27 1/4" 29" 30 1/2" 32" Length, View B** 17 1/4" 18 1/4" 19" 20" 20 3/4" 21 3/4" * Measured from shoulder at neckline
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English System Size Chest
(in)Waist
(in)Hip
(in)Height
(in)Weight
(lbs)6-12M 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 27-29 17-22 12-18M 19 ¾ 20 ½ 20 ½ 29-31 22-27 18-24M 20 ½ 21 21 31-33 27-30 2T 21 21 22 33-36 30-33 3T 21 ½ 21 23 36-39 33-36 4 22 ½ 21 ½ 24 39-42 36-39 5 23 ½ 22 25 ½ 42-45 39-44 6 24 ½ 22 ½ 26 ½ 45-49 45-55 7 25 ½ 23 27 ½ 49-52 56-64 8 26 ½ 23 ½ 28 ½ 52-54 65-72 10 28 24 30 54-56 73-77 12 29 25 31 ½ 56-58 78-82 Metric System Size Chest
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hip
(cm)Height
(cm)Weight
(kg)6-12M 48 50 50 69-74 8-10 12-18M 50 52 51 74-79 10-12 18-24M 52 53 56 79-84 12-14 2T 53 53 56 84-91 14-15 3T 55 53 58 91-99 15-16 4 57 55 61 99-107 16-18 5 60 56 65 107-114 18-20 6 62 57 67 114-124 20-25 7 65 58 70 124-132 25-29 8 67 60 72 132-137 29-33 10 71 61 76 137-142 33-35 12 74 64 80 142-147 35-37 -
Average rating: (4.7 of 5) based on 25 reviews
Reunion dressReviewed by Benita leahy (✓ Verified Buyer) on 10/20/2022I saw this pattern on Pinterest made with denim and I fell in love with it straight away. The pattern instructions comes with really good detail including a glossery of sewing terms and photos, the size range is 6mts to 12 years which is some value, I'm currently making it for my two granddaughters ❤️Was this helpful?Easy, breezy, and fun!Reviewed by Courtney on 09/11/2021I make a dress for my daughter every year for her birthday. This year I chose the family reunion dress. I love the pleats at the front and back and the top stitching on the hem. Like all oliver + s patterns, it has so many wonderful details to make children's clothes special and a keepsake. Construction was straightforward and directions were great! I chose to do snaps up the back instead of buttons, and I shortened it to more of a tunic length. My only thought was the arms and shoulders seem a little snug, but that could just be her. I look forward to my oliver + s dress pattern purchase each year for her special dress :)Was this helpful?Love the pattern hate the hassle associated with purchase of .pdf patternReviewed by Carol (✓ Verified Buyer) on 02/22/2018Wonderful fitting pattern. Love the hem band and neck finish. Have made up 4 times, each a little different. Added a 2.5 inch ruffle to neck and as flutter sleeves. Ruffles were finished with contrasting double bias picot edge and was soooo cute. What I absolutely hate is the .pdf patterns. Had to have printed for another $6.95, then tape together, then trace size I was making. A lot of time and effort. In my opinion .pdf patterns should be a fraction of what you are charging—pure profit fir you and time consuming for me. Clearly you have a product I want5 of 5 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Amazing patternReviewed by Monique (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/22/2017This is the first Oliver + S pattern I've made, and it did not disappoint !! The pattern was very professional, the finishing techniques wonderful, the dress sewed up beautifully, and my daughter gets so many compliments on her beautiful new dress. Thank you!!!Was this helpful?Reunion dressReviewed by Cathy Brubaker (✓ Verified Buyer) on 05/04/2017I made the 3t and 4t sizes. The neck was too big for my liking so i raised it an inch in the front and the back and 1/2 at shoulder seams. I made 2 3t dresses and one 4t with the raised neck after my original dress. The pattern is very well done and directions are very easy to follow. I would definitely buy more patterns. The dress itself in completion is beautiful! Thanks for supplying simple but elegant patterns!2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Darling patternReviewed by Vivian (✓ Verified Buyer) on 05/03/2017I saw this dress made up on someone's blog, and just loved it. I tracked down the pattern and made one size 2T immediately, and am in the process of making another identical one size 6 so that my granddaughters will have "sister dresses". The pattern downloaded easily and was simple to put together. The directions were detailed and easy to follow, and the pieces went together perfectly. Will definitely buy another pattern. They are a bit pricier than most pdf patterns I have bought, but sometimes you get what you pay for!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Reunion Dress PatternReviewed by Lois Hatcher (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/07/2016I absolutely adore this pattern. It's got just the right Sweetness to it!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Reunion DressReviewed by Tracey Roberts (✓ Verified Buyer) on 05/29/2016Have printed the pattern and read the instructions. Seems very self explanatory. Can't wait to find some fabric and get started!Was this helpful?Love this pattern!Reviewed by Kathy Flynn (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/02/2016Oliver & S writes such great patterns! So easy to understand. The dress turned out so cute! I made a 6-12 month size for an 18 month petite little girl. Fit perfect!2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Adorable DressReviewed by Teresa (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/24/2015I made this in a size 6-12 months for my 11 month old daughter. The neckline is a little wide on the shoulders but otherwise it fits great and it looks darling. The pattern was accurate and easy to follow. I plan on making another for my three year old as well!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Cute DressReviewed by Amy (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/03/2015I have sewn this dress only once so far but I intend on sewing it many times. The little pleats and button detail are so cute and fitting for this dress. I liked the instructions for finishing the collar facing, hem and placket. It results in a nicely finished inside.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Such a perfect design!Reviewed by Jan on 08/29/2015I love this classic girls dress pattern, I think its perfect... I often change little bits & pieces in patterns to make them a little different or special, but the Reunion Dress doesn't need any changes its perfect.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?One of my favorites!Reviewed by Elizabeth on 07/01/2015I love this pattern! I have sewn 3 or 4 in different sizes, have ideas for several more on my Pinterest board! I love the pintucks so much. And the yoke leaves lots of room for embellishment. This pattern is really fun to sew.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Family reunion dressReviewed by Sharyn on 04/28/2015I made two of these at the same time. Easy to follow instructions, the sizing seems to be on the small side - the size 34 months is a snug fit on my baby grand daughter but I haven't yet tried the size 4 on my other granddaughterr. I liked the finished garment, a classic for sure.Was this helpful?FunReviewed by Molly on 04/17/2015I'm a beginner sewer, but this was totally do-able with the explanations that came with the pattern. I learned a lot and ended up with a dress and a blouse that I really like for my daughter. I didn't include the center front detail in either (just personal preference), but otherwise followed the pattern exactly. A lot of fun!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?A very adorable dress!Reviewed by Dorothyanne Fuss on 04/07/2015I made this dress in a size 12 for my granddaughter and it came together very nicely. I chose a busy pattern for the fabric so transferring the markings for the tucks was impossible. So getting the tucks just right was a bit challenging.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?family reunion dressReviewed by Tine on 03/23/2015I really loved the pattern for the family reunion dress. I think it was very clever i could print in on a A0 scale. I'm from Belgium, and we use other technics (for example, on the pattern, there is never a seam included), so sometimes that was a bit confusing (i should have red the instructions better, because it was explained). My daughter is 4 years old, but her measurements were those of a 2 year old. Maybe that's also different in Belgium; But I'm happy, that means i can use the pattern for a few years longer. I had a little bit of difficulty with the collar, but i made it work. the dress looks really nice!2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Cute dressReviewed by Birgitte on 02/19/2015Very nice pattern. Easy to follow the instructionsWas this helpful?nice patternReviewed by sally on 01/07/2015it was well done pattern and a pleasure to use. The biggest problem was not your fault. My printer didn't reproduce accurately. The 1" grid printed at 15/16". I was not able to reprint, so went with larger size wich was not exactly the correct measurement, but I was able to adjust. Next time, I will be more careful. This was the first dress making I had done in over 10 years. I will definitely continue.Was this helpful?family reunion gift dressReviewed by Nikki Stadler on 10/27/2014This pattern was very easy to follow and enjoyable once I figured out how to print. I didn't see the option to send the last page of the file to a printer and have them print on one large sheet until I had already used a lot of my own pages and time. Not all of the lines on the pattern match up exactly, so I did a little fudging - everything turned out totally fine in the end. I had a very sweet dress to gift and the whole process took about a day.Was this helpful?Loved this dress in Liberty Print!Reviewed by Cynthia on 10/12/2014You have excellent styles and great instructions! Can't get lost with your measurements and details.Was this helpful?Family Reunion (Blues)Reviewed by Ana Sofia on 08/07/2014I can't rave enough about this dress: You can actually make it formal or casual depending on the fabrics you pick (and the blouse version is just as versatile). There’s not much I can say about this pattern, that hasn’t been said before by many others (and myself): it has a lovely shape and although it can’t be rated as a “fast sewing” it’s definitely worth the time. As with all Oliver+S instructions every step is clearly explained and the minute the pintucks are set, the dress is almost finished. Both the dress and the blouse version are extremely pleasant to sew and you do end-up with a very professional looking piece of clothing. http://sisforsewing.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/family-reunion-blues/2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Family Reunion DressReviewed by Pam on 07/29/2014I made the Family Reunion dress for my 14 month old granddaughter. She wears 18 mo in ready to wear so I made her 12-18 mo size. It is unfortunately a little big for her but it turned out just like the photos. I am fairly experienced in clothing construction but some things were new to me. I especially liked the hem facing. I plan on making this dress many more times. I have since purchased a few more Oliver&S paper patterns. I much prefer them to digital patterns.Was this helpful?Lovely dress!Reviewed by Ursula Hulme on 07/27/2014This is a lovely dress to make with options of customising it by doing contrast details such as the neck piece, sleeves and bottom of dress. I had a bit of trouble understanding how to attach the hemline and ended up doing my own thing. You need some sewing experience to be able to make this.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Perfect for a walk or a wedding!Reviewed by Nicole Keller on 07/26/2013I adored sewing this little dress. I made a CW Park Ramble cotton for play http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/6162207103/in/set-72157627704619988 I did find it a generous fit width wise so I made the chest size and added length. I was very honoured to have my silk version featured on the O+S blog. http://oliverands.com/blog/2012/03/customized-family-reunion-dress.html The more formal fabric sewed up beautifully and showed off the pin tucks to perfection. For the lovers of heirloom sewing this dress lends itself perfectly to a seam free inside finish. I made this dress for an OS O+S friends daughter http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/6897237822/in/set-72157627704619988 I used french seams and bound the armholes with a scrap of Liberty. Sewing this dress is such a pleasure as all the details are so elegant but quite easily achieved. Bravo oliver+s.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful? -
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