The pattern calls for 100% cotton 8/4 yarn in three shades of lilac.

This empire-waist dress has a fitted bodice, flared skirt, and narrow straps. The skirt is worked in three layers: a top hip-length layer, a middle mid-thigh layer, and a lower below-the-knee layer. The bodice is worked in light lilac, the top skirt in dark lilac, the middle skirt in lilac, and the lower skirt in light lilac.

Corresponding Barbie pattern #971.