LÉNA children's top and dress paper sewing pattern
Léna is a pattern for a loose-fitting summer top and long dress for children. It features an elasticated back, a full lining of the front, ruffled panels for the skirt, and straps in the back or tied behind the neck. Pockets can be added to the dress only.
An easy pattern to make for summer!
Available from 3 to 12 years old.
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Video tutorial
This pattern does not yet have a video. The instruction booklet will guide you through your creation.
Size range
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old.
See size guideSewing level
Easy
What you will learn with this pattern: make large gathered bands, assemble straps, create a lined bust, install pockets in the side seams.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Warp and weft: poplin, batiste, double gauze, lightweight denim, jacquard, cotton or viscose crepe, linen
- Supplies
- 2 buttons 11-12 mm
- 2 cm wide elastic
- Option for piping on the bottom ruffle
- Option for cord, ribbon, or bias tape for the straps (which can be made from the dress/blouse fabric)
- Fusible interfacing for pocket openings (dress): 20x10 cm
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. On this pattern, the pieces do not overlap.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The cover is shipped upon receipt of payment.
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