Kids Valerie Dress (from The Freckled Pear)

Your little one can wear to a birthday party, special event, or in a hardy fabric, to play at the park. The Valerie Dress has a lined bodice and invisible zip can be adjusted with some customisations  through initial consultation, including… sleeve length (3/4, short, sleeveless or drop shoulder sleeve), skirt length and design options such as  Peter Pan collar, pockets, piping at the waistline, or a homemade fabric bow - see final picture.

Price is from AU$80.00 AUD which includes initial consultation, dress construction, fitting if needed and one set of alterations.

Size range: US kids sizing 2-8, size adjustments based on your measurements are expected.

Please send chest, waist, and hip measurements upon order, via order special instructions in the cart.

Pattern is the Valerie Dress, from The Freckled Pear.

Modelled by Mavis.

Photography by Anna Deacon.

Fabric requirements between 1.5m-2.5m for 145cm+ width fabric or 2-3m for 112cm+ width fabric.

Notions: matching thread, plus 30-46cm invisible zip and decorative buttons (if preferred).

Suggested fabrics: linen, cotton linen, cotton sateen, heavy knit, or low stretch jersey knit, four way stretch jerseys, knits - preferably in cotton or bamboo, cotton duck, corduroy, choose the weight of your fabric to suit any time of year.

• Check out The Linen Duck Process here
• If you have already purchased appropriate fabric and notions, let’s get started, but If you would like some help, consider adding the Fabric Consultation to cart at check out.
• Please note the Alterations item, should your item need particularly tricky customisations and/or fabric choices, or adjustments after delivery.
• Please note refunds policy prior
  to purchase

Processing times

Once I receive your order, I will respond within two to three business days (excluding weekends and public holidays).
Depending on consultation, receipt of fabric and notions for construction, work will typically take from 4-6 weeks to complete.

Shipping

Free local pickup is available for customers in the Victorian 3550, 3551 and 3555 postcode areas. 

Free Shipping for orders over $250

For all other orders requiring postage packing and posting is a flat rate of $10.00 Australia-wide.

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