Fancy Free Barbie - PDF Pattern

As promised, here is the printable/pdf pattern. It's intended for 8 1/2" x 11" paper and formatted to print properly right off the back!

This was drafted for my measurements - I typically wear a 34/36 B bra and currently have a 31" waist. But this was made to fit over a vintage girdle, so it's a bit smaller than that in the waist. 

It should be a pretty easy pattern to grade up though, given how simple it is!

The bodice and skirt are constructed with french seams (thus the 1" seam allowance at the centerfront and sides). There is a 1" allowance at the back edge too, excess seam allowance can be trimmed after installing the zipper.

The facing is assembled with 1/2" seams, and is sewn on with a 1/2" allowance around the neckline of the bodice. It isn't marked, but I hemmed my facing pieces prior to sewing them to the bodice.

After the facing is installed, the front panel laps over the back at the shoulders, so the neckline is level with the points marked. 

The skirt pattern is NOT to scale, but all the measurements are marked. In hindsight, I wish I had made my skirt longer so I could do a deeper hem. But I'm also 5'10", so you might find the skirt too long to begin with!

I used about 6 yards of 42" wide fabric for this project and about 9 yards of trim.

I talk through the construction in this video, but if you have any other questions feel free to ask!