Sun Bonnet Sue Outfit Pattern

Material: Poplin or Polished Cotton – ¼ yd (0.23m)
Rickrack: 1 yd (0.91m)
Skirt: 4½ in (11.5cm) long, 36 in (91.4cm) wide

Be sure to measure the garment on the doll as you sew.

BODICE: Turn back hems on bodice at armhole edge, front and backs. Place right sides together and sew shoulder seams. Sew rickrack on armhole edges. Hem backs. Hem neck edge, sew on rickrack. Sew side seams.
SKIRT: Turn back hem ½ in (1.3cm) and sew on rickrack. Gather skirt to fit bodice. Sew vents at back of skirt. Right sides facing, sew skirt to bodice. Hem back of skirt. Sew two small snaps on bodice.
BONNET: Back of bonnet: Place right sides together and sew ¼ in (0.65cm) seam on bottom. Turn to right side and press. Gather between x's.
BRIM: Place right sides together (curve of brim), sew and turn. Mark center back of cap on gathered edge and center of brim on raw edge side, baste together, then sew, having centers meet. Sew rickrack on inside of brim allowing 7 in (17.8cm) on each side to tie.
PANTIES: Sew fronts together with right sides facing (from top to crotch). Hem vents at back. Hem top and legs of panties. Sew backs together from notch to crotch. Fold in half so center seams meet, with right sides facing, sew crotch. Sew on small snap.