{"product_id":"party-like-its-1985-18-doll-clothes-pattern","title":"Party Like It's 1985 18\" Doll Clothes Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Party Like It's 1985 Dress\u003cspan\u003e, by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/frog-princess-fashions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFROG Princess Fashions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Dresses of the 1980s were characterized by pleats, floral prints, large collars, bows, lace, and layers. Guests at parties and special events in the 80s would wear lots of ruffles, bows, rosettes, lace, puffed sleeves and poufy skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Party Like It’s 1985 pattern design incorporates many features of clothing from that period while still offering a unique look:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe puffed sleeves are vertically pleated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe gathered skirt is full and tea length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe big collar is ruffled and accented with a fabric rosette or bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe waist is accented with a fabric cummerbund that ties in a big bow in the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd the retro purse and big hair bow and your doll is ready to party 80s-style!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis design has so much potential for a custom couture look! The collar could also be made of wide lace or trimmed with lace, and the sleeves and cummerbund could be lace-trimmed, as well. For those who machine embroider, a lovely filigree embroidery design is offered as a companion to this sewing pattern and provides the perfect embellishment and accessories for your doll’s party attire, including a hat emblem, a free-standing lace masquerade mask, a damask style cummerbund design, a purse flap design, and a lovely free-standing lace choker. So, grab your floral prints and let’s make a dress suited for your 18” doll to wear to any party, 1980s-style or today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the coordinating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/products\/party-like-its-1985-18-doll-machine-embroidery-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eParty Like It's 1985 Machine Embroidery Design\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is designed to fit 18\" dolls such as American Girl®.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main fabric: dupioni silk, taffeta, peau de soie, velvet, brocade, toile, damask, crepe back satin, medium weight cottons and cotton blends; Lining: pillow satin, georgette, organza, lawn, batiste, lightweight cotton and cotton blend solids; Purse: felt, velvet, velveteen, wool, or other soft fabric with some body. Vinyl is not recommended. Interfacing: very lightweight woven for cummerbund; heavyweight for purse bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• ½ yd* without nap main fabric\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• ¾ yd* with nap\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• ½ yd lining\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• ⅛ yd felt, velvet, velveteen, main fabric, or wool for purse\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterfacing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 2 3\/8” x 1” scrap of heavy interfacing for purse bottom\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 10” x 3” strip of lightweight woven interfacing for cummerbund\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Lightweight interfacing for bow is optional\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotions\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Matching thread\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 4” -7” matching (closed) zipper\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 1 small snap or decorative button for purse flap\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional: 1 small metal hair clip for bow\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional: ¾ yd. of ½” wide satin ribbon in place of fabric ties\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional: ¾ yd. of ¼” wide satin ribbon in place of fabric for roses\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional: 1 yd. 1” wide flat lace in place of fabric for collar\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Intermediate\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne 25 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 step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A summary of instructions is included to help save on printer ink. 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. 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