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Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern and nothing will be mailed to you.

Reese is a classic, tailored woven button-up pattern. Reese is a wonderful addition to your closet! Perfect for everyday wear or dressed up for special occasions or holidays.

Youth Reese Features:

• •Made for woven fabrics.
• •Includes a half-circle skirt with a working button placket.
• •2 skirt lengths: peplum or a vintage length dress.
• •Optional inseam pockets to the dress option.
• •2 collar options: traditional collar with collar stand or a military collar with ruffle.
• •6 sleeve options: sleeveless, sleeveless with flutter, hemmed short sleeve, short sleeve with ties, elbow length with ties, or long sleeves with cuffs.
• •The sleeveless and flutter options are finished with single-fold bias tape.
• •The tie and cuff sleeve options all have a sleeve placket.
• •Optional knotted or bow waist sash to any option.

Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements):

• •Fits sizes 1/2 (about 9-12 months) to 14.
• •Chest sizes 19″-32″ or 46.2-81.2 cm
• •Waist sizes 19.5″-28″ or 49.5-71.1 cm
• •Hip sizes 19.5″-34″ of 49.5-86.3 cm

Skill level:

• •Intermediate

Suggested Fabrics:

• •Drafted for woven fabrics- 100% cotton, quilting cotton, cotton blends, Kona, voile, lawn, batiste, broadcloth, chambray, linen, flannel, etc.

Notions:

• •Light-weight fusible interfacing.
• •Sleeveless and ruffle option: 1/2″ single fold bias tape.
• •Tie and cuff sleeve options: 1/2″ double-fold bias tape- pre-made or make your own.
• •10-13 mm buttons or snaps, snap pliers/accompanying tools. Dress length will need approximately 9-10 buttons, or more, depending on your preference.
• •Optional: 1/2″ hem tape, fray check, tear-away stabilizer for buttonholes
• •Basics: thread, pins or clips, scissors, ruler, hem gauge, point/tube tuner, pinking shears, seam ripper and/or buttonhole knife, tape, and marking tool.

4 PDF sizes included (all files include layers):

• •Print at home, trimless format in sizes:
  • •US (8.5″ x 11″) The tutorial is 58 pages and pattern pieces are on 34 pages. 92 pages total.
  • •A4 (8.25″ x 11.75″) The tutorial is 58 pages and pattern pieces are on 35 pages. 93 pages total.
• •A0/Copy shop (33.1″ x 46.8″) There are 2 A0 pages.
• •Projector File with 2″ and 4cm measuring squares.

Made to match:

• •Women’s Reese