Girls Pink Skater Dress with Short Sleeves and Back Zipper

This skater dress pattern for girls combines a fitted bodice with short sleeves and a full circle skirt made for spinning. A functional back zipper closure keeps the neckline neat and makes the dress easy to get on and off, while the flared hem gives plenty of movement for everyday play. The silhouette is simple and classic, so it works just as well in a quiet solid as it does in a bright print.

Stable knits such as ponte, cotton jersey or interlock give the bodice a comfortable stretch, while lighter woven cottons also suit the skirt if a crisper flare is wanted. The result is a dress that carries a child from a birthday party or family gathering to a school day, with tights and a cardigan extending it into cooler months.

Sizes run from 2Y to 12Y (2Y, 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y, 8Y, 10Y, 12Y). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on US Letter paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.