Spring has sprung. Longer days, the smell of fresh air, sunshine and blue skies, birds singing and blossoming trees. What do you love most about the season?
Introducing Gabriella
Gabriella is a faux wrap dress with sweet vintage details. Gabriella is all about overlapping panels and delicate feminine curves.
A unique vanishing pleated bodice details is complimented by a delicate lined petal cap sleeve or long split sleeve. The bodice is fully lined with a flattering waistband. Finish Gabriella with optional belt loops and removable tie belt. The bodice closes at the back with buttons or snaps. The full skirt features a back placket and finishes just above the knee.
Available in girls sizing 2-9/10, tween sizing 10-16 & also 18” doll for some sweet matchy, matchy.
Pleats
The sweet crossover bodice features fine vanishing pleats that begin at one side of the bodice and disappear before reaching the opposite side.
Sleeves
There are two sleeve options in the Gabriella dress pattern. The delicate petal cap sleeve mimics the overlapping bodice panels. It is fully lined and is perfect for warmer spring days.
For those cooler spring days, the long, split sleeve also features overlapping panels at the sleeve cap, flowing into a cut out and finishing and with an elastic hem at the wrist. The long split sleeve is beautiful sewn in lightweight or sheer fabric.
Waistband, Optional Belt Loops & Tie Belt
Gabriella features a fully enclosed waistband to join the bodice and skirt. There is an option to add belt loops to the waistband to hold the removable tie belt.
The Skirt
The Gabriella full skirt features a back placket and finishes just above the knee with a deep hem in true vintage style.
Gabriella Features
- Fully lined bodice
- Crossover bodice with narrow disappearing pleats
- Back button or snap closure
- Slim to moderate fit
- Fully lined petal sleeve
- Long split sleeve
- Narrow waistband
- Optional belt loops and removable tie belt
- Knee length skirt
You can find the Gabriella patterns here girls, tweens and dolls here.
Bundles are also available.
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A huge thank you as always goes to our amazing tester team – Malene, Jessie, Erin, Kim, Laura, Lucy, Hannah, Deah, Noel, Rachel, Virginie, Saratou, Misty, Mandy, Sara, Lindsay, Meigan, Sahara, Julie, Beth, Nele and the fabulous VLL owner and lead designer, Leah.
Happy Sewing
With Love
