Catherine Baby Dress

digital pdf sewing pattern

$6.95

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Catherine is a timeless design with so many options!  The Catherine bodice features a classic boatneck and button up back.  The bodice includes both a straight and slightly arched bottom edge. The arched bodice creates a gentle hi-low skirt.

Two sleeves are included: long and 3/4 lengths. Both sleeves can be finished with either a plain and simple sleeve cuff or split sleeve that features a bow tie cuff.  

Two skirts are included, full gathered and a lovely circle skirt.  

The Instant Download PDF Includes:

  • Sizes: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18 & 18-24 mos.
  • 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 Printable, computer drawn pattern pieces with no scaling needed, just print on regular computer paper and cut pattern pieces
  • 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 Catherine Coloring Page.

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christine W.
Fabulous as always!!

Although I haven’t yet sewn this dress (baby due November) I am convinced that it will be as fabulous as all the other VTF patterns I have!!

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Lori D.
Adorable pattern

This is a great pattern for that special little girl in your life. Thank you

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Renee N.
Love Catherine pattern

An easy pattern to use.
I made several changes and that was easy to work into the pattern as well!

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Mrs C.
My First Online Pattern Experience

I wasn’t sure how this experience would go but it was fabulous and I love it will be ordering up more thank you !

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Cheryl H.
Easy to sew

I have loved your two patterns I have made. The only issue I have had is that both run a little small. Disclaimer- my daughter sent me the measurements, I have taught her how to do measurements, however, her measurements could have been wrong, and babies do grow quickly. I thought I had accounted for growth and made it large enough for my granddaughter to get at least six months of wear out of the dress. It fit her perfectly, almost too perfectly. I do love how the instruction tells you to add the inches for correct sizing, and I will start adding a little more to make sure there is room for growth. I can't wait to make more of your patterns.

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Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
04/30/2022

Adorable pattern

This is a great pattern for that special little girl in your life. Thank you

LD
Lori D.
United States United States
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12/20/2021

Gorgeous

This dress is so beautiful, but comes up on the small size. I made the 6 to 12 month size for a 6 month old, and it was too small. I ended up making the largest size to get a good fit. I highly recommend checking the chest measurement of the child and making a test bodice for fit. Other than that it's gorgeous. Pink dress is 6-12 months and polka-dot 18-24 months.

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Melanie H.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
02/16/2020

My First Online Pattern Experience

I wasn’t sure how this experience would go but it was fabulous and I love it will be ordering up more thank you !

MC
Mrs C.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
01/19/2020

Easy to sew

I have loved your two patterns I have made. The only issue I have had is that both run a little small. Disclaimer- my daughter sent me the measurements, I have taught her how to do measurements; however, her measurements could have been wrong, and babies do grow quickly. I thought I had accounted for growth and made it large enough for my granddaughter to get at least six months of wear out of the dress. It fit her perfectly, almost too perfectly. I do love how the instruction tells you to add the inches for correct sizing, and I will start adding a little more to make sure there is room for growth. I can't wait to make more of your patterns.

CH
Cheryl H.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
04/22/2019

Easy Sew

This pattern was super easy to follow! I’m a beginner and self taught, I was worried a placket and gathers and “fancy” dresses would be overwhelming but this pattern made it so easy to handmade my daughters first birthday dress!

AM
Alycia M.
United States
Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
01/17/2019

Adorable little dress!

The instructions were great to follow. The only part that confused me was the placket explanation but it was mostly because the picture didn’t seem to match it. The end product was so adorable and my cousin loved it for her daughter!

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Sarah C.
Canada
Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
08/02/2018

Perfect

Perfect pattern! Beautiful dress

MP
Marie P.
France
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07/01/2018

Very sweet. I altered it somewhat and made it from knit.

Very nice to sew. Love the pattern and plan to make more

DG
Denise G.
United States
Violette Field Threads Catherine Baby Dress Review
05/02/2018

Catherine baby dress

I was so impressed by how easy this pattern was to follow!! This was my first woven pattern I've worked with and I am very impressed!!

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Beth W.
United States
09/05/2022

Fabulous as always!!

Although I haven’t yet sewn this dress (baby due November) I am convinced that it will be as fabulous as all the other VTF patterns I have!!

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christine W.
United Kingdom
03/14/2022

Poor instruction and pattern.

I was very disappointed in the short cuts you took in making the pattern. No nitches, no dots no aids to line up sides or gathers. Made making the pattern twice as long in time. I also bought the video. The camera focused on the ladies not the work. Go look at any You Tube video that is free! Learn how they focus the camera on the work not on the workers. Will never buy again.

KM
Kathleen M.
United States United States
12/20/2021

Love Catherine pattern

An easy pattern to use. I made several changes and that was easy to work into the pattern as well!

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Renee N.
United States United States
04/12/2019

Dress

I’m in love with you guys everything I’ve bought has exceeded my expectations thank you. Sonia McLemore

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Sonia M.
United States
11/17/2018

Catherine Baby Dress

I have not used it yet but will use it soon!

JB
Jackie B.
United States
10/16/2018

Love this little dress pattern!

I altered this pattern slightly. I made a striped dress with the stripes running vertically. Then divided the bodice pattern so that half were stripes running horizontally. It turned out so cute.

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Patty J.
United States
10/02/2018

Catherine is perfect for that first year and beyond!

Love these patterns

JP
Jeanne P.
United States
05/02/2018

Beautifully simple

Catherine is a very quick sew that results in a beautiful dress, I love the scoop bodice as it gives the dress that extra detail that makes it special.

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Vanisha G.
United States