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Mini Darling Ranges dress pattern

5.0out of 5 11 reviews

The popular Darling Ranges shirtdress, redrafted for kids: a button-down front, gathered skirt, pockets sized for little hands and a relaxed fit with room to grow. Thoughtful kid-friendly changes include a higher neckline, more gathers, a symmetrical sleeve that's easy to insert and easy to move in, and back ties in two lengths, a simple tie or a bow. Wide hems leave room to lengthen the skirt as they grow.

Skill level Intermediate
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Note: Fabric requirements include 5% fabric shrinkage allowance. You may need to adjust requirements if your fabric shrinks more than 5%.

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5.0out of 5 11 reviews
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Anne
Mini Darling Ranges In Micro Corduroy

I am thrilled to finally have purchased both the mini and the regular Darling Ranges Dress PDF patterns. I made this in micro corduroy, as I was super excited to see The Durban in an orange embroidered corduroy a few years ago. It is winter here where we live and I am hoping my granddaughter will be cozy in this very pretty floral cord this winter. I made this for her Christmas Dress.
Thank you Megan

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RK
Project in progress….

I’m currently making size 3. My intention is to make a dress in each size for my grand daughter as she grows up , varying the styles and fabrics.
Printing and assembling the pattern was simple. Your sewing instructions are clear and easy to follow and I like the tips and suggestions you give.

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Sara
Just Darling

I love this dress pattern! It's so sweet. I've made a few versions for my daughters. I like that it is a nice summer dress but can easily turn into a winter dress with heavier fabric. It's a perfect every day dress but can easily turn into something extra special, especially when my girls get to pick their own buttons or applique accents.

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E.
Adorable!

Such an adorable pattern and so versatile! My daughter wanted 3/4-length sleeves for fall, so I adapted it for that and included the bow at the back. I liked the assembly order found the online blog instructions better than the PDF that came with the pattern. It came together beautifully. My only change when I make it again is to serge the sleeves at the beginning. It was really challenging to do on such narrow armholes after assembled.

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Emily
Butterfly Pride

The Mini Darling Range Pattern makes the best Easter dress for my 10 year old granddaughter , Emily. The directions were very clear and easy to follow.

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Marion
Mini Darling Ranges pattern is great

Having made this pattern for my adult daughter and loved it, I bought the Mini version for dresses for my 2 granddaughters in Scotland. Such a lovely pattern that fits well, looks great, and I've been recommending it to all my sewing friends. So happy sewing your patterns, Megan. (PS photo taken before posting to Scotland)

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Fran
I love this simple, adorable pattern! It’s my new go-to!

No lining, no complicated tiny pattern pieces that get lost 😂 this is an amazing, simple, lovely pattern that I see myself making over and over. And my 4 year old loves it!

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Siobhan
MN Mini Darling Ranges dress

I made up the Mini Darling Range dress for my daughter for a birthday party. It is beautiful. The instructions are so easy to follow and the dress turned out beautiful. Sizing is spot on, I made a size 7and lengthened it by 2 inches which is perfect as she is quite tall for her age. I love that the size range is quite broad and therefore Ican continue to make this dress for another few years. I made it in a cotton poplin and it is perfect for summer.

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Sonja
Awesome pattern

Love the pattern would recommend these patterns to all my sewing friends!

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Clabby
Love this patten!

I love the versatility of this pattern - it can be used all year round. The instructions are excellent, very clearly written with so much detail. I found the measurements to suit my daughter perfectly. I will definitely be purchasing more MN patterns in the future.

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Katrina
Great condtruction

I was really impressed with this pattern. The instructions are clear and the construction order makes it really easy to sew. I love the ties at the back and I hope to make this again.

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Drafted for real bodies & real life

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Standard 0–20, Curve 14–34, plus a true separately-drafted Curve block.

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Mini Darling Ranges dress pattern
$26.50 AUD incl. GST