Girls V-Neck Tiered Dress with Bishop Sleeves

This pattern makes a flowing tiered dress for girls, cut with a soft V-neckline and long bishop sleeves that gather into a neat cuff at the wrist. The tiers fall in gentle layers from the bodice, giving the dress plenty of movement while the sleeve shaping keeps the overall look distinguished and elegant rather than casual.

Lightweight, drapey fabrics flatter the gathered tiers and full sleeves best. Viscose, rayon challis, cotton lawn, double gauze, crepe or a fine tencel twill all let the layers hang softly instead of standing away from the body. The long sleeves make it a comfortable choice for cooler days, and the neckline and silhouette dress it up easily for family gatherings, birthdays, holidays or school celebrations.

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.