JUDITH MARQUIS: Design your own Bishop Dress

Sizes 3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo, 1, 2, 4, 6

With just a few changes and some understanding of design and construction, this pattern allows you to create many styles of bishops from one pattern. Sizes range from 3 months (11 lbs ) to size 6. Starting with the most basic designs it includes four additional styles and more ideas and suggestions to create many different options. Keeping in mind that not all children wear fussy batiste or fine linen dresses, and not all fabrics pleat up the same, there are adjustments within the patterns for different weights of fabrics. The use of a pleating machine or pleating service, some knowledge of smocking and sewing are required. Have fun and become creative!