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Girls A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern
The Girls A-Line Dress is a beginner sewing pattern in 8 sizes, 1 Y to 8 Y. It takes about 2 hours in 8 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 2 h
- Sizes
- 8
- Steps
- 8
The Girls A-Line Dress pattern comes in 8 sizes, 1 Y to 8 Y. It is a beginner project that takes about 2 h, in 8 steps. Best fabrics: quilting cotton, lawn, double gauze, linen, chambray, seersucker, needlecord.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Chest, length | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Y | chest 20 in (51 cm), length 23 in | ¾ yd |
| 2 Y | chest 21 in (53 cm), length 24 in | ¾ yd |
| 3 Y | chest 22 in (56 cm), length 25 in | 1 yd |
| 4 Y | chest 23 in (58 cm), length 26 in | 1 yd |
| 5 Y | chest 24 in (61 cm), length 27 in | 1¼ yd |
| 6 Y | chest 25 in (64 cm), length 28 in | 1¼ yd |
| 7 Y | chest 26 in (66 cm), length 29 in | 1½ yd |
| 8 Y | chest 27 in (69 cm), length 30 in | 1½ yd |
Length is nape to hem. Between sizes, choose by chest and adjust the length at the hem.
Light to medium wovens: quilting cotton, lawn, double gauze, linen, chambray, seersucker, needlecord. Not stretch.
You also need
- 1½ in bias binding (make your own or buy ½ in double-fold)
- 1 button, ½ in + 4 in of ⅛ in elastic cord
Pattern pieces
Front, Back, Pocket
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; 1 in hem included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 8 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Keyhole
- Shoulders
- Bind the neck
- Pockets
- Side seams
- Bind the armholes
- Hem
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Questions about the Girls A-Line Dress
How much fabric does the Girls A-Line Dress need?
Best fabrics: quilting cotton, lawn, double gauze, linen, chambray, seersucker, needlecord. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Girls A-Line Dress come in?
It comes in 8 sizes, 1 Y to 8 Y. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Girls A-Line Dress take to sew?
About 2 hours. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 8 steps.
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