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FREE Baby and Toddler Sewing Pattern: Grow-With-Me-Bubble Dress

May 31, 2017 By Christina Dennis 13 Comments

I can feel summer in the air, and my little family and I are really taking advantage of it! Every moment we can, we’re outside soaking in the sun. The other day as I was watching my girls play, I was reminded of this cute little dress that I designed years ago when I made and sold baby clothes. This baby dress has the sweetest bubble hem, and the shoulder straps are adjustable so that it can grow with your child. As a “happy summer!” gift to you, I thought I’d share this sewing pattern on my blog today for free. All I ask is that you share it with your friends (you can use the sharing buttons at the bottom of this post) and have fun sewing it for your little ones! Let me show you how to make this Grow-With-Me Bubble Dress.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Sewing Pattern

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Sewing Pattern

Photo by Tangible Moments. Can you believe Little C was ever this small?! (Circa 2011)

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Sewing Pattern

Photo by Tangible Moments

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Sewing Pattern

Photo by Tangible Moments

Grow-With-Me Bubble Dress by The DIY Mommy

Materials Required:
Medium weight cotton is recommended.
For sizes 6-24 months & 2-4 years:
1 yard main fabric
1/2 yard contrasting fabric
1 yard lining fabric
1 roll 1/4” elastic
For sizes 4-6 years & 6-8 years:
2 yards main fabric
1/2 yard contrasting fabric
2 yards lining fabric
1 roll 1/4” elastic

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NOTE: This sewing pattern is for personal use only.

Pattern Piece Assembly Guide:
(Tape together with no overlap & make sure to check that black square measures 1” x 1”!)

Directions:

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress PatternGrow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Assemble pattern pieces. Cut out fabric as directed on pattern pieces (refer to the cutting guide for the main piece).

All seam allowances are 1/2”.

Sew darts on each front and back piece by aligning the dart lines together and sewing a straight line from the top to the bottom about 4” long. There are 5 darts total, as shown.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew front & back together by serging side seams (or sew with a regular machine).

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew front & back of lining together by serging side seams (or sew with a regular machine).

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew lining to outer fabric after pinning them, right sides together, at bottom hem.  Leave a 1/2” opening to thread elastic through.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew a second seam 1/2” from the first seam to form a casing around the hem of the dress.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Cut a piece of elastic approximately 25” long for sizes 6-24 months & 2-4 years or 28” long for sizes 4-6 years & 6-8 years.

Insert elastic through the casing, sew its two ends together to secure.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Turn dress right side out, with wrong sides of lining & outer fabric facing eachother. Stay-stitch the lining and the other fabric together at the top, matching the side seams.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

To make straps, fold the sides of the strap pieces in to meet at the centre. Press.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Fold strap in half & press.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew each yoke piece to dress at top, right sides together.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Press yoke flat, and then press top edge of yoke piece under 1/2”. Repeat for back side.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Fold yoke in half, press, ensuring edge of yoke is covering seam.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew folded edge of yoke to dress by sewing in previous seam on the right side to make a hidden stitch.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Repeat for back side.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

Sew on straps by sewing strap together for 12”, then wrapping it around the dress armhole and sewing, then finishing by sewing another 12” of the strap. Repeat for second side.

Tie straps at the shoulder to finish.

Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Sewing Pattern

I hope you enjoyed this free sewing pattern today! If you liked it, please share with your friends. Thank you!

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    I was thinking this could be made reversible…
    in that case would you do the darts on the lining fabric as well? I have gobs on gobs of batiks my mom gave me I think this could be cute with.

    Reply
  2. Emma says

    June 28, 2017 at 6:45 am

    Oh your little one is so adorable! I love how those dresses look on her!

    Reply
    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      June 28, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      You’re too sweet, Emma 😀

      Reply
  3. Nanis Flores says

    June 29, 2017 at 10:53 am

    The length of the lining and main fabric do not match up correct? Is that what gives it the bubble effect?

    Reply
  4. Kayleigh says

    June 30, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Oh I love the one with the owls! Where do you get your printed fabric? I haven’t had much luck with the stores in my area 🙁

    Reply
    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      July 1, 2017 at 8:11 am

      Thank you, Kayleigh. Christina purchased her fabric from frabric.com
      Have a look at these other resources she uses for her projects as well.

      http://thediymommy.com/my-favourite-places-to-buy-fabric-online/

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    When I printed this out it was really weird. 39 pages, at least 2 copies of the main and lining, plus several unlabeled (and I think unnecessary) sections. The lining piece is a significantly shorter (4″) than the main fabric piece, but that doesnt seem reflected in the schematic above. I do see how that will give the bubble effect, but it’s not explained well in the tutorial.

    Reply
    • Christina Dennis says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Hi Katie: Yes, there are two dress pieces here because I have 2 sizes on each for a total of 4 sizes. Yes, the shorter lining piece gives the bubble effect and I’ll note these in the directions.

      Reply
  6. Machine a Coudre Debutant says

    October 6, 2017 at 10:31 am

    The little dress is really adorable as the model. Thanks for sharing. I think my little girl will be happy to wear it in a short time 😉
    Machine a Coudre Debutant recently posted..Comparatif Machine à Coudre SingerMy Profile

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  7. Machine a Coudre Debutant says

    October 6, 2017 at 10:34 am

    The little dress is really very pretty as the model. Thanks for sharing. I think my little girl will be happy to wear it in a short time.
    Machine a Coudre Debutant recently posted..Comparatif Machine à Coudre SingerMy Profile

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  8. Brother Embroidery Machines says

    January 26, 2018 at 1:30 am

    Great work. The designs are looking awesome

    Reply
    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      January 26, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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