Emporia Patterns Bella Dress - Ages 3-12

Bella is a mini-me kids summer dress based on the adult pattern Cassie dress. A t-shirt style bodice attached to gathered skirt layers gives a full, flowy effect for little girls. Chuck on some sandals and you're ready for the beach or a trip to the park. The children's dress can also be made with tie straps for a more traditional summery sundress feel. Or you can always team the t-shirt version with a cardigan and leggings for the colder months. This pattern is suitable for beginners – it features no darts or closures making it super quick!

The Bella pattern comes in ages 3 to 12.

Finished garment measurements:
Age Chest Length - shoulder to hem
3 58.2cm 54.7cm
4 60.4cm 57.9cm
5 62.4cm 61.1cm
6 64.4cm 64.3cm
7 66.4cm 67.5cm
8 69.4cm 72.3cm
9 72.4cm 77.1cm
10 74.4cm 82cm
11 78.2cm 86.8cm
12 81.6cm 91.6cm

Fabric requirements:
Age Tie-strap bodice T-shirt bodice
3 1.6m 1.35m
4 1.65m 1.4m
5 1.7m 1.45m
6 1.8m 1.5m
7 1.9m 1.55m
8 2m 1.65m
9 2.1m 1.7m
10 2.15m 1.8m
11 2.25m 1.85m
12 2.35m 1.9m

Fabric recommendations – cotton, poplin, cotton lawn, chambray, silk, lightweight denim, any lightweight woven fabric.

All Emporia patterns are produced on paper and feature different coloured lines to differentiate between each size.