Barefoot Dress Size + Materials List

Intended Fit

This dress fits loosely through the chest, so it can be worn by itself or with a tee shirt or similar garment underneath for extra sun protection or for layering in between seasons.

Size & Measurements Chart

These sizes are based on ATSM standard measurements and may NOT correspond to typical ready-to-wear sizes.

Size	Prem	NB	0-3	3-6	6-9	9-12	12-18	18-24
Child’s Chest	15.5” 39.3cm	16” 40.5cm	16 ½” 41.9cm	17 ½” 44.4cm	18” 45.7cm	18 ½” 47cm	19.5” 49.5	20 ½” 52.1cm
Child’s Height	17-19” 43-49cm	19.5-21.5 50-55cm	22- 23.5” up to 60cm	24-26.5” 60-68cm	27-27.5” 69-72cm	28-30.5” 73-78cm	31-32.5” 79-83cm	35.5” 90cm

	3	4	5	6	7	8	10
Child’s Chest	21” 54cm	22” 57cm	23 ½” 60cm	25” 63cm	26” 66cm	27” 69cm	29 ½” 75cm
Child’s Height	38.5” 97.8cm	41.5” 105.4cm	44.5” 113cm	46.5” 118cm	51” 129.5cm	53” 134.6cm	57.5” 139.7cm

Suggested Fabrics

This dress can be made from both woven and knit fabrics, and different fabric can create quite a different look and feel to the dress. Fabrics with more drape create a softer, more casual, flowing look to the dress which are generally more suitable for the maxi length, whereas something like a quilting cotton creates a more structured version which is better suited to the shorter lengths.

Note: The Gathered Yoke version has the tendency to look “poofy” through the middle if made with a stiffer fabric such as quilting cotton, which looks very cute on toddlers. However, to avoid a “balloony” look for older children, a fabric with a little drape is recommended.

Wovens

Quilting cotton, cotton voile, cotton lawn, batiste, calico, poplin, rayon (viscose), chambray, double gauze, silk, lightweight linen, lightweight wool/merino, flannel, seersucker, homespun, crepe, lace. Flat Front version only: corduroy, lighter denims, drill, velvet.

Knits

French terry, brushed poly, interlock, sweater, sweatshirt, cotton/poly blend, waffle knit, cotton lycra, rayon, merino blends, cotton jersey.

Fabric Requirements

The below numbers indicate the dress being made full length with any strap and pocket options. You may need more if matching plaids/checks or if you have a directional fabric.

Maxi Length

Fabric Width		Prem	NB	0-3	3-6	6-9	9-12	12-18	18-24	3	4	5	6	7	8	10
110cm /43"	inches	31.5	33.5	37.4	37.4	39.4	41.3	47.2	47.2	57.1	59.1	65.0	66.9	70.9	70.9	86.6
110cm /43"	cm	80	85	95	95	100	105	120	120	145	150	165	170	180	180	220.0
130cm / 51"	inches	27.6	29.5	31.5	31.5	35.4	35.4	39.4	39.4	45.3	49.2	55.1	57.1	63.0	65.0	70.9
130cm / 51"	cm	70	75	80	80	90	90	100	100	115	125	140	145	160	165	180.0

Knee Length

Fabric Width		Prem	NB	0-3	3-6	6-9	9-12	12-18	18-24	3	4	5	6	7	8	10
110cm /43"	inches	25.6	25.6	33.5	33.5	39.4	39.4	41.3	41.3	47.2	49.2	55.1	57.1	59.1	61.0	65.0
110cm /43"	cm	65	65	85	85	100	100	105	105	120	125	140	145	150	155	165.0
130cm / 51"	inches	25.6	25.6	27.6	27.6	31.5	31.5	35.4	35.4	39.4	43.3	49.2	51.2	53.1	55.1	61.0
130cm / 51"	cm	65	65	70	70	80	80	90	90	100	110	125	130	135	140	155.0

Above Knee Length

Fabric Width		Prem	NB	0-3	3-6	6-9	9-12	12-18	18-24	3	4	5	6	7	8	10
110cm /43"	inches	25.6	25.6	27.6	27.6	29.5	29.5	35.4	35.4	41.3	41.3	53.1	53.1	57.1	57.1	61.0
110cm /43"	cm	65	65	70	70	75	75	90	90	105	105	135	135	145	145	155.0
130cm / 51"	inches	25.6	25.6	27.6	27.6	31.5	31.5	35.4	35.4	37.4	37.4	41.3	41.3	47.2	47.2	57.1
130cm / 51"	cm	65	65	70	70	80	80	90	90	95	95	105	105	120	120	145.0

Other Supplies & Notions

Elastic for back; Typically this calls for 1” (2.5cm) elastic, however, you can use thinner for a different look if desired. You will need between 1/2 yard/metre and 1 yard/meter depending on your chosen version and size of dress.
Spool of coordinating thread
Washable marker to mark the position of elastic, pockets, and snaps or buttonholes onto your fabric
Buttons or snaps to fasten if desired
Small amount of interfacing if applying snaps
If making a knit version, you may need cotton tape, stay tape, or a strip of fusible web to stabilise the bodice side seams

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