1950s Toddler Dress, Pinafore & Bonnet Sewing Pattern — Simplicity 1896, Sizes ½–3 — Digital PDF

Sew an heirloom 1950s toddler set from a genuine vintage pattern. This is a faithful reproduction of Simplicity 1896 (1956), with every original marking preserved, delivered as an instant digital download.

The design: a toddler's dress, pinafore and bonnet. Views 1 and 2 pinafores have a bib bodice with square neckline, double ruffles at the side edges, and insertion and gathered lace edging trim; the gathered skirt has tie ends. View 1 dress has a high round neckline, short gathered sleeves and a full gathered skirt, trimmed with lace edging, insertion or ribbon and beading. View 2 pinafore adds lace-trimmed pockets and lace edging at the skirt. The matching bonnet ties under the chin and is lace trimmed.

Sizes included (graded ½–3): ½, 1, 2 and 3 — all in one pattern.

What you receive — instant digital download (ZIP):

• Print-at-home PDF for US Letter or A4 paper (29 tiled pages + instructions)
• A0 format for copy-shop or plotter printing
• Original instructions (English)
• All pattern pieces at full scale with original markings (English, French, Spanish & German)

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