I'm making a Snow White dress for my soon to be 3 year old granddaughter from Simplicity pattern number 2817. It needs to be about 4 inches shorter in length but there are no lines on the pattern showing me where to fold to shorten the pattern. Does it matter where I decide to fold the pattern as long as it's in the same place on the front and the back? I also plan to use knit ribbing instead of the armbands on the bottom of the puff sleeves and velcro instead of a back zipper. The skirt is gathered to the bodice. The bodice has darts going toward the waist. I was thinking of eliminating the darts and using elastic at the waist to make it easier for her to get this dress off and on all by herself. Or mostly by herself. She has a purchased Sleeping Beauty dress that is made with the elastic waist and the velcro.
Any suggestions are more than welcome, thanks.
Judie