Fancy Frock and Shrug   WILLEMIENTJE

Design: Collie-Collie.com

This flowing twirly dress is certain to become a favorite of fancy dancing girls.

WILLEMIENTJE is a beautiful reflection of Dutch attitude. In the Netherlands, people love pretty dresses. Girls are allowed to wear their special occasion dresses any day of the year. WILLEMIENTJE is a fancy, frilly frock, that will have your girl dancing throughout the day. The shrug compliments the look and keeps chilly breezes at bay.

You determine the style of your WILLEMIENTJE dress with your choice of fabric.
Choose a washed-out percale for an everyday look.
A baby wale corduroy drapes nicely.
Try a colorful velveteen with matching tights for a happy look.
Select a panne velour and never worry about ironing.
Pull a sumptuous velvet from your stash for a magical holiday dress.
Perhaps a voile or an eyelet for a breezey summer dress.
Use a fancy dress material like satin or taffeta for the Daddy Daughter Dance or her piano recital dress.

WILLEMIENTJE may be made with or without a ruffle along the hem.

The shrug jacket may be made either with or without a slit at the wrist for dressing ease. The shrug may be sewn from wovens or stretch materials. The dress is closed in back with a zipper, which is not too difficult to accomplish.

Considerations For the Plus-Sized Child:
The dress is rather slim cut through bodice. Please be sure to take chest measurements and compare to the size chart.

For the stocky stature, you may want to add an additional 4 cm (1 ½ inches) (2 cm or 7/8 inch when folded), so that the bodice is 8 cm (3 1/8 inch) total roomier. In addition, we recommend increasing the opening of the armscyth an additional 2 cm (3/4 inches). Furthermore, it is always recommended to make a test muslin before cutting into your final fabric to find the perfect fit. Any alterations made to the bodice need to be continued through the length of the skirt gores.

Similarly, the shrug has a snug fit. For stockier girls, chose the next size up and alter the sleeve length.

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 Idea, pattern and design copyright by farbenmix.de, Sabine Pollehn. Single examples of the finished design may be sold commercially by individual seamstresses. You are NOT permitted to copy, distribute or use the pattern for mass production in any way!