DIRECTIONS

This PDF contains the pattern for the wings,dress and hat.
The foam rubber for the wings should be cut without seam allowance.
You should leave additional seam allowance of 0.4 inches/1 cm for the fabric wings.
GIRL’S LADYBUG COSTUME If the fabric is very stretchy, don’t leave seam allowance for a better fit.
Seam allowance for the dress and hat is included - 0.5 cm/0.2 in for sewing and
2.5 cm/1/2 inch for hems. I leave narrow seam allowances because I assemble the
details only with a serger. If you are going to use another sewing technique, please
add appropriate seam allowances.
MATERIALS
1. Foam rubber. I used 1.5 cm/o.5 inches sheet. You may use a little wider or thiner.
2. Red knitted fabric. It may be any type of jersey, knit, spandex, rayon. It is
important to be stretchy so that the foam rubber fits into the wings easily. I used
95/5 cotton/elastane.
3. Some kind of thick black fabric for the spots. We used plush, because it is thick
enough to prevent the glue leak through.
4. Textile glue.
5. Pipe cleaners and some pon pons for the antennae. If you prefer you may use
headband. I made the costume in the winter and a hat seemed more appropriate.

SEWING DIRECTIONS
If you use a regular sewing machine check the manual for most appropriate
stretch stitch or use a narrow zigzag stitch.
Seam and hem allowances are included - 1/4''/0.5 cm for seams and 1 inch/2.5 cm for
hems. There is not seam allowance for the wings.
For detailed sewing instructions on this pattern with pictures
please go to http://www.sewingforaliving.com/

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 ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTIONS
Print this PDF in Adobe Reader. Make sure
What size to use?
Scaling is set to none and select actual size. 1 1
Print the page that contains test square first
This pattern is made for a four years old. If you want to alter it to a bigger size,
in order to be sure that sizing is correct when 1 1
check the table bellow.
the file is printed. Assemble at the circles
Size Height Chest Waist Hips with numbers.
US/EUR in/cm in/cm in/cm in/cm
2 / 92 361/4 / 92 22 / 56 203/4 /52.6 223/4 /57.6
3 / 98 381/2 / 98 221/2 / 57 21 / 53.2 231/4 /59.2
4 / 104 41 / 104 223/4 / 58 211/4 /53.8 24 / 60.8
5 / 110 431/4 / 110 231/4 / 59 211/2 /54.4 241/2 / 62.4
6 / 116 453/4 / 116 233/4 / 60 213/4 / 55 253/4 / 64
7 / 122 48 / 122 241/2 / 62 221/4/56.5 261/4 / 66.5

To save some space all details that have rectangular shape are given only
by dimensions and not in actual size.

This pattern and the pictures are property of Daniela Koeva at

Sewin gForALiving. They are designed for personal use only.
Do not copy, sell or distribute them by any means. If you want to
share it with somebody, please refer to the original link at
Sewing For A Living.
c 2016 SewingForALiving.com
Daniela Koeva

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 GRAIN LINE
Test square

5 cm/5 cm
2“ x 2”

Cut one additional piece of fabric t

40 cm

50 cm

Hat
grain line

size 4/92

1
 130 CM/51 inches
SKIRT

that has the width of the fabric and height 8 cm/3.15 inches for the wings band.
binding 3 cm / 1 3/16 inches

1 2
 20 CM
BACK

FRONT

size 4/92
CUT 2 ON FOLD, ONE FRONT
AND ONE BACK
FOLD

grain line

2
 1

CUT 14 OR AS
MANY AS YOU
LIKE
1 2

grain line

size 4/92
CUT 2x2 ON FOLD (4 pieces in total)
2

gathering
grain line

size 4/92
FOLD

sleeve

CUT 2 ON FOLD

POCKET