Clara Top, Shorts & Dress

digital pdf sewing pattern

$9.95

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Clara is an irresistible set! Clara includes a swing top or dress with a ruffled baby doll bodice. The bodice ruffles extend from the bodice front to the back. Clara includes two bodice versions including: straight and arched. The arched bodice creates a slight hi-lo hemline. The back closes with a button placket.

Two bottoms are included for the top version:

1. Ruffle Bloomers in sizes 2T-5 

2. Knit Shorties in sizes 2T - 10 years.  Our knit shorties have a legging style fit with optional leg ruffles.  We will teach you a fun method to create the elastic waistband that guarantees no turning or flipping elastic and a professional finish every time!

The Instant Download PDF Includes:

  • Sizes: 2T -10 years
  • Includes (2) downloadable files for US Letter (A4 compatible) & A0 Copy Shop (Projector compatible)
  • Size Chart, Fabric Requirements, Fabric Recommendations, Notions, and Sewing Tips
  • Full tutorial and step-by-step instructions, including over 40 color photos to clarify each step for beginners
  • Includes (2) Downloadable Files:
    • US Letter (A4 compatible): Print from home with regular computer paper, tape together, and then cut pattern pieces
    • A0 Copy Shop (Projector compatible): Send off to print large scale or use with your at home projector

    Click here to download the free Clara Coloring Page.

     

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Elise Lambuth
Clara dress

Granddaughters loved these dresses. Fit was true to size. Good pattern. I made one wider ruffle on each side rather than two. Very cute!

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Valerie T.
Most Adorable Little Dress Ever!

A lot of little steps to make this such an adorable dress, but it was all worth it. Would be nice if the pattern reminds you to add your personalised label (and when). Also, not sure the if the placket is 100% necessary, especially since the owner didn�t do this step in her video. Not a big deal, but just finicky. I made a 7YO dress and tomorrow will start on the 5YO. I think the blouse would also be adorable, but that�s later. Loads of gathers� LOL, but again all worth it.

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Melody H.
SO SO CUTE!

This is adorable! It is much cuter on than in the photos. I made it for my 2 1/2 yo grand and it is just precious on her!

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Julie W.
Wonderful

Love all of my patterns from VFT!!

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Harriette D.
Clara

I prefer dresses have a lined bodice and have piping at the waist. It’s finished, but not easily done. Also, would like a summary of directions so printing all the pages with pictures does not have to be done.

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Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
04/15/2023

SO SO CUTE!

This is adorable! It is much cuter on than in the photos. I made it for my 2 1/2 yo grand and it is just precious on her!

MH
Melody H.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
03/19/2022

Beautiful pattern

Love this pattern, I did modify it and created a pinafore top and bloomers. Very easy to follow.

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Pat D.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
07/31/2021

Love!!

Clara was SO beautiful!!!! I will be using this pattern multiple times over again!!! It was a fairly easy sew, even being a newer sewer! I love it!!

AW
Amber W.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
06/04/2020

Clara dress

Enjoyed making the Clara Dress for my granddaughter. Had to make a matching bow. Then she ask to help make a mask. So we did.

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Shelley H.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
04/14/2020

Darling dress but...

The dresses turns out really cute and the fit was right on. I dint like the way the top was finished inside. The bodice is lined so there seems no reason to see the ruffle stitch lines and bodice seam inside the finished dress. I tweaked the second version to have an enclosed joining seam but did only one ruffle on each side as it was fiddly with the ruffles sewn only to the front.

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Vivian G.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
02/21/2020

My first ever VFT pattern!

This was my first attempt ever at sewing a dress, and I am so thrilled to have found VFT and their patterns. I have literally only seen straight lines up until this point, and I was able to do all of the bells and whistles of Clara thanks to the amazing step by step instructions! Will definitely buy many many more from you guys!

KS
Krista S.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
12/17/2019

Pleased, as always!

After several Clara tops, dresses, and rompers, it’s become another VFT favorite!

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Amanda S.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
12/12/2019

Perfect

Always beautiful patterns, easy to follow. And when you can get it 50%off , it is a dream! Thank you all girls!!!

KS
Katrine S.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
08/21/2019

Love thiscpattern!

This pattern is lovely! Made my granddaughter a top and she adores it. I made her a "Alabama" top with embroidered elephant and the words Roll Tide on the bodice. She's ready for football season now! RTR!!

JK
Jane K.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
03/17/2019

My daughter in law picked this pattern for her daughter’s birthday dress!

The pattern was easy to follow and the dress is adorable. I love all the sample pictures of completed dresses for each VFT patterns. They provide so much inspiration and so does the Facebook group. Keep up the good work.

SR
Sharon R.
United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
03/02/2019

Fantastic

Gorgeous. Great instructions. Fit is perfect.

LK
Leah K.
United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
02/13/2019

Clara dress

My first VFT pattern, was easy to follow and I LOVE the dress! Can’t wait for my toddler to be big enough to wear it!

KF
KELLY-ANNE F.
Australia
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
01/31/2019

Gorgeous pattern!!

Great pattern...I only ran into an issue attaching bodice to skirt/placket. The instructions weren’t quite clear that one of the finished ends of the bodice didn’t need to meet up with the finished end, but the attached end of the placket. It was my first experience with a placket! ☺️

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Carrie H.
United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
10/01/2018

Clara dress

This dress is precious! I have made it several times for four of my granddaughters so cute, here is the latest ones I made for welcoming their dad back from deployment !

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Olga L.
United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
08/03/2018

Clara

Excellent pattern!

TS
Tinah S.
United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
07/06/2018

Clara Easter 2018

Love this precious dress! The pattern was easy to use & the directions easy to follow!

JH
Judy H.
United States
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
06/02/2018

Très bien

J’ai cousu ce modèle sans les épaulettes froncées pour mes 2 petites filles !

A Violette Field Threads Customer
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MEUNIER D.
France
Violette Field Threads Clara Top, Shorts & Dress Review
05/02/2018

Clara

Love the Clara dress

RG
rebekah g.
United States
12/16/2023

The purchase went smoothly. I will be cutting it this weekend and uploading it to the group. Can’t wait to make those cute flutter sleeves.

SF
Sunny F.
United States United States
08/31/2023

Most Adorable Little Dress Ever!

A lot of little steps to make this such an adorable dress, but it was all worth it. Would be nice if the pattern reminds you to add your personalised label (and when). Also, not sure the if the placket is 100% necessary, especially since the owner didn�t do this step in her video. Not a big deal, but just finicky. I made a 7YO dress and tomorrow will start on the 5YO. I think the blouse would also be adorable, but that�s later. Loads of gathers� LOL, but again all worth it.

VT
Valerie T.
Italy Italy