{"product_id":"1918-bowling-pin-dress-18-doll-clothes-pattern","title":"1918 Bowling Pin Dress 18\" Doll Clothes Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorld War I and the Women's Suffrage Movement heavily influenced women's fashions between 1914 and 1920. As men went off to fight, women took on jobs formerly filled by men and a new image of freedom and self respect was embraced by women. By 1914, women's clothing had lost the rigid, tailored lines of the Edwardian period and gave way to softer more comfortable fashions. Skirts became shorter and colors became more somber as they often do during wartime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bowling Pin dress emerged as a way to add subtle feminine curves at the hip line with minimal fabric and without the need of confining corsets. This design \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/thimbles-and-acorns\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/thimbles-and-acorns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThimbles and Acorns\u003c\/a\u003e features a loose fitting bodice with a dropped two layer center inset. A little fullness is gathered into the front waistline of the bodice to add a little shape. The low hanging shawl collar gives it a relaxed appearance with a slight flare at the ends for a bit of panache. Simple ¾ length sleeves give the dress a finished look without detracting from the key design details. The calf-length dress is full at the waistline and tapers down to the hemline to give it the “bowling pin” shape. Banded pockets are optional. The dress fastens in the back with three buttons, but hook and loop tape or snaps can be used if preferred. A simple sash with artsy double-knotted ends defines the waistline and accentuates the collar and pocket details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18\" dolls such as American Girl\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress and Dress Contrast in light to mid weight cotton, linen, lawn, dotted Swiss, voile, or silk. Not suitable for knits. Sash in lightweight cotton, synthetic lining, silk, crepe, gauze, or chiffon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFabric\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress - 1\/2 yard 45” wide Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast B and C - 1\/4 yard 45” wide Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSash - 1\/2 yard 45” wide Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotions\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree 3\/8” buttons (hook and loop tape or snaps can be used, if preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sewing needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron and pressing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlunt needle or point turner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube turner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne 22 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color  illustrated step-by-step instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDownload, Print, Sew!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Creating a customer account will ensure that you have the ability to access your purchased (and free) files at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFor detailed information and answers to the most common questions, be sure to read the \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/pages\/terms-of-use\"\u003eTerms of Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e related to the doll clothes patterns sold at larougetdelisle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003elarougetdelisle and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thimbles and Acorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39297666416705,"sku":"TA108","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/larougetdelisle.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/0136\/products\/TAA191001_1918BowlingPinDresscover.png?v=1620562050","url":"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/products\/1918-bowling-pin-dress-18-doll-clothes-pattern","provider":"larougetdelisle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}