Barbie Hollywood Starlet Dress

Channel classic Hollywood elegance with this sophisticated Starlet Barbie dress sewing pattern. Drawing inspiration from vintage screen style and the iconic look made famous in The Seven Year Itch, this design brings a touch of timeless glamour to your doll’s wardrobe. Ideal for collectors, sewing enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys creating stylish outfits for their dolls.
This PDF pattern comes in multiple sizes to fit Vintage, Fashionista Standard, Curvy, Petite, and Tall Barbies. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions guide you through each step, helping you achieve a beautifully fitted, flattering gown.
Download, print, and start sewing right away.
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Fabric Requirements
You will need a piece of lightweight, non-stretch fabric measuring approximately 50cm (20 inches) by 30cm (12 inches). A fat quarter will be more than enough.
Notions
Matching thread
One 4mm press stud (popper)
A 1cm x 1cm (3/8 inch x 3/8 inch) piece of sew-in Velcro
(Snag-free Velcro is recommended for delicate or satiny fabrics to avoid pulling.)
Tools
Sewing machine
Needles suitable for lightweight woven fabrics
Scissors
Turning set (suitable for tunnel widths from 9.5mm to 16mm) for turning straps
(Optional: straps can also be turned using a blunt pencil or knitting needle with tweezers, though a turning set makes it easier.)
Double-sided tape for positioning Velcro (optional)
Iron
Fabric marking pen (heat-erasable) or chalk pen
Barbie doll for fitting purposes
If you are interested, I have a blog about how I designed and created the pattern for Barbie Starlet dress here.