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Sewing for Littles: Pencil Pocket Dress (Kids Sizes 1 - 6)
This charming Pencil Pocket Dress is a perfect blend of simple garment construction and playful details — making it an excellent skill-building project for adventurous beginners. With clean lines, a roomy fit, and optional decorative elements, this class lets you focus on technique while still having fun with customization.
In this workshop, you’ll sew a sleeveless kids’ dress designed for warm weather wear and everyday play. The pattern includes optional iron-on pencil decals that can be added anywhere you like — or skipped entirely — giving you full creative freedom. As with all Sewing for Littles classes, no kids are required; kids’ garments are a smart, low-pressure way to learn garment techniques without complex fitting.
You’ll learn:
- Dress construction basics from start to finish
- Sewing and attaching a functional pocket
- Clean seam finishes for woven garments
- Tips for working with simple embellishments (optional decals)
- Garment skills that easily translate to adult patterns
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Pattern: Sold separately; available for purchase in the shop
Sizing: Kids sizes 1–6 (roomy fit with growing space built in)
Fabric Suggestions: Lightweight to mid-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen blends, or chambray
This is a great project for practicing foundational dressmaking skills while creating a finished piece that feels thoughtful, playful, and totally customizable.
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| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This is a beginner garment class, but not a beginner sewing class. You should feel comfortable using a sewing machine, including winding a bobbin and threading the needle. |
| Instructor: | Beth Paolini |
| Instructor Bio: | Beth is an accomplished seamstress who has taught sewing classes for Mt. Airy Learning Tree. She currently works at the Philadelphia Art Museum and has been doing reproduction sewing & upholstery there since 2005. A patent instructor, she loves walking sewists through the magic of garment construction to help them build their own handmade wardrobes. |
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