It’s free pattern Friday!! This is a cute one! Before Christmas I drafted up this Criss Cross Jumper pattern to send to my nieces. And today, I’m sharing this free criss cross jumper pattern in size 2-6T with all of you! I’m open to making it larger, I just wasn’t sure if there would be interest. It’s a bit of a little girls’ dress, but if you would like it in a larger girls size, please let me know! Have you joined the Nap-Time Creations FB group? It’s a great place to ask questions and keep updated on all my free patterns! You can find my page of free patterns here.
Free Criss Cross Jumper Pattern
The great this about this pattern is it’s for all seasons! Above I made it with corduroy for winter and below is in light cotton for summer. Any woven fabric will work. I’d love to try it in a light wool for a winter jumper… The jumper is fully lined, with the heavier fabric, I used a thin liner. For the summer cotton, I used two layers of cotton.
The name of this dress comes from the cute criss cross back! The straps cross in the back, then button on the shoulders to fasten the dress.
Both girls are wearing the 2T, but my daughter has more narrow shoulders. You can see how it looks wider on her. Depending on shoulder width you may have to adjust the pattern for your child.
Okay, let’s get to the tutorial. Here’s the size chart and layout for you to tape the pattern together.
Go print your Free Criss Cross Jumper Pattern over at Craftsy. Make sure to print your pattern at actual size or %100 and check the 1″ size box. You will need 3/4 yard of each fabric for the 2t and about 2 yards for the 6T {you will have extra, but you need the length for the dress.} CUT each pattern piece in the LINING fabric AND your MAIN fabric.
Sew the side seams of the front and back. Do this for both the lining and main pieces. Seam allowance is 3/8″ for all seams.
With right sides together, open up the dress and line up all the edges. I start at the side seams, then pin around from there. 
Sew around the entire outside, leaving a 5 inch opening for turning. I like to leave this on the flat edge of one back side.
Clip the corners and trim excess SA. 
Turn right side out and iron the edges. At the opening iron the seam allowance to inside of dress.
Top-stitch around all the edges, closing the turning hole as you stitch. 
At this point the jumper is still technically reversible, so you can decide which side will be out if you haven’t already. Try on your child and mark where button should be sewn. The pattern has a 1″ intended overlap on each shoulder, but can me more or less depending on the child.
Sew the buttons to the dress front straps where you marked. Make button holes on the back straps to fit your chosen buttons.
That’s it! Criss cross and button up and you’ve got an adorable jumper! Here’s one more link to go DOWNLOAD the FREE CRISS CROSS JUMPER PATTERN HERE.
Anne says
My favorite style of dress to make for little girls! Especially when I don’t have them nearby to test the fit. The criss cross gives so much flexibility with fit! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow that features your free pattern: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=86352 –Anne
Mary says
I placed buttons on both sides of back strap so that it is still reversible. The second set does not show when dress is worn.
lucia says
thak you for this pattern !
creativejewishmom/sara says
Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday, sweet pattern that looks do-able for those of us just beginning to sew!
anna says
Adotables !!!! Les robes et les fillettes !!!
Anna
Laurie says
Love this easy pattern for little girls! My Mom used to make these for my daughters when they were small. Thank you for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned and tweeted 🙂
Kimberly says
Super cute! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for coming to our party and sharing such an amazing masterpiece! I hope to see you next Monday @7 because we love to party with you! Happy Thursday! Lou Lou Girls
Jeanne Grunert says
Adorable pattern! Thanks so much for sharing it. Visiting via the #HomeMattersParty
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
I don’t think there’s anything more cute than two little girls in matching dresses! This jumper is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday! I hope you’ll come back and link up with us again tonight!
xoxo
Lisa
Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
I’m not a big sewing person, and I don’t even know a little girl to make this for BUT I WANT TO MAKE ONE! Seriously this is unbelievably cute and I want to befriend someone with a little girl JUST so I can make this! 😀 Pinned and saving it up so it will be the FIRST thing I sew if I have a little girl one day 😀 Absolutely adorable!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us at #SaucySaturdays! Loved having you there and I hope you join us again this week 🙂
Kevin ucan says
You designs are very nice and the jumpers suit your children perfectly. Are you a dress designer of so?
Gaile says
Is there a way to print the Criss Cross Jumper tutorial/instructionsl for personal use?