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    Home » DIY Crafts » Baby DIYs

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

    Published: May 31, 2017 · Modified: Apr 16, 2023 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 26 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
    ½ yard contrasting fabric
    1 yard lining fabric
    1 roll ¼” elastic
    For sizes 4-6 years & 6-8 years:
    2 yards main fabric
    ½ yard contrasting fabric
    2 yards lining fabric
    1 roll ¼” elastic

    GET YOUR FREE PATTERN BY CLICKING HERE

    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 ½”.

    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 ½” opening to thread elastic through.

    Grow With Me Bubble Dress FREE Baby Dress Pattern

    Sew a second seam ½” 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 ½”. 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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    Learn how to sew this adorable bubble baby dress that grows with your child! FREE pattern!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie

      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

      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

        June 28, 2017 at 3:59 pm

        You're too sweet, Emma 😀

        Reply
    3. Nanis Flores

      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

      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

        July 01, 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

      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

        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

      October 06, 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 😉

      Reply
    7. Machine a Coudre Debutant

      October 06, 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.

      Reply
    8. Brother Embroidery Machines

      January 26, 2018 at 1:30 am

      Great work. The designs are looking awesome

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        January 26, 2018 at 7:02 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Jenni Beckar

      April 28, 2018 at 1:52 am

      The dress is amazing and is also sewed properly. Whenever you are doing a some type of sewing work then you have to be very picky about the accessories you are going to use for sewing clothes and well you have to proper take care of your sewing machine.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        April 30, 2018 at 7:37 am

        Couldn’t agree more, Jenni

        Reply
    10. Belinda

      May 30, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      On the back side of the top, the middle dart is wider than the others! It that correct or am I placing them incorrectly?

      Reply
    11. Cathy

      December 28, 2019 at 2:36 am

      Wondering how to print just instructions without pictures so only use one piece of paper!

      Reply
    12. Virginia

      April 15, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      I could not print the pattern. How do I do it? Virginia

      Reply
      • Sarah - The DIY Mommy

        April 16, 2020 at 9:00 am

        It seems to be working fine, I just clicked on the link "Get your free pattern by clicking here" and it took me to this page and the pattern is all there: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByFsQ24rgG3dZUFiSGhHM1c1Y3M/view

        Reply
        • Sarah - The DIY Mommy

          April 16, 2020 at 9:01 am

          Right beneath that link, there is also an assembly guide to show you how to tape it together. Let us know if you have any more questions - Happy Sewing!

          Reply
    13. EMB

      September 28, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      The Toddler sewing is far the most crucial thing, but you did it brilliantly. Kudos!

      Reply
    14. distributor boiler

      November 18, 2020 at 3:05 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.

      Reply
    15. Kim Adkism

      November 15, 2022 at 5:35 am

      Hello. How are you. I couldn't download this pattern. Is there another way to download this pattern please. Its an beautiful and precious dress.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • The DIY Mommy

        November 21, 2022 at 12:25 pm

        The link takes you to google drive. You will need to sign in.

        Reply
    16. Gwen

      November 24, 2022 at 10:28 pm

      PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send me the Bubble Dress Pattern. I have requested this twice now and have not heard from you. I can't find anything like it in the commercial patterns and I really need it to make a costume for a pageant. Thank you in advance.

      Reply
      • The DIY Mommy

        November 28, 2022 at 10:19 am

        You have to use the google drive link in the post. You will need to sign in.

        Reply

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