DE 440   Cotton

This pattern will fit Cotton, as well as other dolls by Gwen Ross, including Jade, Roselea and others using the Jade body and limbs. Included are two dresses.

View A is an elegant party dress which is lovely made up in either a suit weight silk as shown, or a taffeta. This dress has large leg o' mutton sleeves, and a pretty scalloped six pointed collar which is edged with dainty gathered french lace. The full skirt is trimmed with gathered french lace applied in a scalloped pattern. All lace trim is then edged with a beautiful silk ribbon trim which features two colors woven into a pattern of "Buds and Bows" as they are commonly called.

View B dress is a cute everyday dress made of cotton in coordinating solid and small plaid fabric. The dress has an empire waistline, peter pan collar, and full length sleeves gathered to contrasting cuffs. The full skirt features two plaid pockets, and a gathered plaid ruffle at the hemline.

Fabric Requirements

View A

2 yds. taffeta, silk, or other suitable medium wt. fabric

5/8 yds. 3/4" wide flat white cotton lace

5 yds. 1- 1/4" wide flat white cotton lace

3 yds. ribbon rosette trim called ("Buds & Bows")

8) 1/2" round pearl buttons

snaps

thread

1/2 yd. white batiste for pantaloons

3/4 yds. 3/4" wide flat lace edging

1/2 yd. 1/4" wide elastic

 

View B

1- 1/8 yds. solid fabric

1/2 yd. plaid fabric for collar, pockets skirt trim

2) 1/2 buttons snaps thread

1/2 yd. white cotton for pantaloons

3/4 yds. 3/4" wide flat lace edging

1/2 yd. 1/4" wide elastic