Kensley Dress

digital pdf sewing pattern

$9.95

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Kensley is a beautiful knit dress with scoop back neckline. The neckline is super chic, while not being too low for everyday wear.  The skirt is a gorgeous, full gathered circle skirt that has an amazing amount of twirl!

Kensley is perfect for year round wear as it can be sewn as a sleeveless dress or with short or long sleeves. The long sleeve also has an optional wrist ruffle for added detail. 

The Instant Download PDF Includes:

  • Sizes: 2T-10 years
  • 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 Kensley Coloring Page.

     

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Emydee H.
First time sewing knits

The pattern was very easy to follow and though I doubted myself sewing with knit fabric-after having used only woven for over 55 years!-I got the correct foot for my machine and gave it a try. My granddaughter loves her dress and wore it for the first day of school.

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Susan B.
Darling Dress

This dress was easy to make and turned out to be a perfect Easter dress for my granddaughter! I highly recommend!

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Patti M.
Juniper

I,m just going to begin one of many of your beautiful patterns today. "Juniper" then Kensley is next. Excited . Took me all week to trace and set-up my serger (learn it all over again to sew on /stretch) I,m moving forward and can't wait to see the end result for my grand-daughter. I'll send you a picture. She very excited and told me exactly what she wants. Ruffles, rose pattern with Easter eggs, twirlling skirt , matching outfit for her doll River .... No wonder I buy your patterns! Where else could you buy this request LOL

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Janine H.
Excellent pattern for 'knits'

I found making the Kensley Dress easy to follow. Was very happy with the final product and the dress is adorable. My friend's daughter wore it for her first day of Kindergarten. I have had difficulties finding good patterns for 'knits' and the Kensley pattern was excellent. Will purchase more patterns.

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CHRISTINE C.
Love it!

I thought printing and cutting the pattern went well. I love the style of the dress. This was my first time using a serger and sewing on knit. The knit I used had Lycra in it so that was challenging too. I didn’t use the clear elastic on the bodice— big mistake. I had to remake it and it was much better. I will be making more of these for my 5 granddaughters.

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Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
04/21/2022

Love it!

I thought printing and cutting the pattern went well. I love the style of the dress. This was my first time using a serger and sewing on knit. The knit I used had Lycra in it so that was challenging too. I didn’t use the clear elastic on the bodice— big mistake. I had to remake it and it was much better. I will be making more of these for my 5 granddaughters.

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CHRISTINE C.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
07/16/2019

Kensley review

Quite good. Perhaps a more versatile elastic option in the bodice/skirt attachment. Clear elastic is a specialty item that I can’t buy at local store. But otherwise very happy with pattern and ultimate dress outcome!

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Elizabeth T.
Australia Australia
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
04/28/2019

Kensley dress

So great. Love the pattern and my girls love the twirl of the dress.

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Jenn S.
United States
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
01/05/2019

A beautiful pattern

This pattern and the directions were very easy to use. I had purchased some stretch velvet to make my granddaughter's Christmas dress and was concerned about using the pattern. However, with my stretch stitch it turned out beautifully. She was beyond thrilled with the way the skirt twirls! I will be making this again for a Spring time dress.

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Barbara S.
United States
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
10/19/2018

One Dislike

I had a great result, but I really don't like the scooped back. I prefer a more modest look. I will definitely change the back neck line next time I make something.

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Erin C.
United States
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
10/16/2018

So much twirl!

Kensley was such an easy and quick sew! And so much twirl! I had to make Evies to go underneath!

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Jennifer H.
United States
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
10/03/2018

the perfect dress

Ma fille voulait une robe qui tourne, je voulais du jersey. Et voilà qu'est arrivée Kensley ... la robe parfaite. Vite cousue, facile à porter, avec un effet "wahou". Ma fille ne voulait plus la quitter, elle a été complimentée de partout. A refaire avec des manches pour l'automne !

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Anne B.
France
Violette Field Threads Kensley Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Kensley Dress Review
10/02/2018

Perfect knit sew!

Loved sewing up Kensley in soft knit ...or...panne velour!! My new fave pattern for the fall and winter!

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Allison H.
United States
09/08/2022

Excellent pattern for 'knits'

I found making the Kensley Dress easy to follow. Was very happy with the final product and the dress is adorable. My friend's daughter wore it for her first day of Kindergarten. I have had difficulties finding good patterns for 'knits' and the Kensley pattern was excellent. Will purchase more patterns.

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Janine H.
Canada
05/23/2020

Kensley Dress

Very easy to follow.

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Vivian R.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
04/03/2020

Kensley

User friendly, well designed

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Christine V.
United States United States
10/02/2019

Perfect thank you

Perfect thank you

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Claudia D.
United States United States
08/24/2019

Beautiful Dress

This pattern is very easy to sew! The end result is a beautiful spin worthy dress that is both comfortable and beautiful. I will be making many more. I was so excited to give this to my Granddaughter that I forgot to take a picture of the dress! Hopefully a can add a picture to this review later. I am hoping to size down the pattern slightly to fit my 18 month old Granddaughter. Matching Christmas dresses?

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Rebecca S.
United States United States
07/21/2019

Kemsley Dress

Loved it, wish you would have more tween plus patterns.

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Karen L.
United States United States
05/22/2019

Cute dress that comes together easily

My daughter loves how twirly the skirt is! Only thing is that I was surprised how much I had to size up -- my daughter is 6 yrs old, 50" and 50llbs and I had to use the size 8 and go all the way to the 9/10 marking for skirt length.

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Windsor O.
United States
03/25/2019

okie

I purchased this pattern for the full circle skirt for the twirlability. Made two, for sisters, turned out great. first one took more time as usual while learning pattern, second done is 1/2 a day.

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Kim S.
United States
12/08/2018

Kensley Dress

I love how the Kensley looks on my granddaughter! She is fairly tall and thin for a 12 year old so I combined a size 12 with a 16 length, and it went together well. I was also using fabric from my stash and didn’t have enough to cut out 3 skirt sections so I just cut out 2. It turned out great and there was enough fullness.

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Melchiors
United States
10/16/2018

Kensley

VFT has the best patterns! This one did not disappoint.

A Violette Field Threads Customer
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Shea M.
United States
10/16/2018

Another great Dress!

I love this pattern for sewing clothes for my grand daughters that the like and love wearing to school.

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Dora R.
United States
10/02/2018

Love

This was a great pattern!! Love the twirl!

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Kandace G.
United States