Barefoot Dress Sewing Pattern - Child

This dress dances through the seasons—simple or ruffled, short or long, light and airy or cosy and warm - the Barefoot Dress pattern has you covered.  The ability to use a wide variety of fabrics, results in cute and versatile playwear for all seasons.

The waist ties, flutter straps, ruffles, and tie top pocket are all compatible with the beloved Barefoot Romper pattern.  Mash the patterns together for many new possibilities!

Skill Level:  Adventurous beginner - the hardest part is choosing options and printing it all out!

• Flat or gathered yoke 
• Elastic back for easy on/off
• 10 gorgeous strap options 
• 4 fun and versatile pocket options
• 3 lengths 
• 2 Front ruffle options
• Suitable in both knit & woven fabrics
  
  

Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to vintage sheets, corduroy, or wool trousers, linen garments and larger sized tee or business shirts for inspiration.

Don't be afraid to embellish a little! Explore our beginner-friendly Embroidery Pattern Collections.

Sizing + Supplies

The Barefoot Dress includes both the baby and child sizes bundled into one pattern for great value!  Sizes include preemie through to size 10.

View size chart + materials list

Printing Info

Our digital patterns are tiled and designed to print using your home printer on either US Letter, or A4 paper.  

Patterns include a nifty “layers” feature, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. Full step-by-step printing instructions are supplied.

This pattern also includes an additional wide format file that can be taken to a local copy shop and printed on a single sheet of A0 paper. 

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Cover image by Kiaraleigh Lambkin /EWI Photography