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Why purchase a dress from the Cat's Meow?

  • Personally handmade in historic Bell Buckle, TN
Guaranteed quality workmanship
  • Lined Bodice
- More modest for younger girls
- Not scratchy from exposed embroidery stabilizer
  • Button on the shoulder
Buttons may be moved to adjust fit as child grows
  • Panel under the arm
Fit is adjusted by how tight you tie the ribbons
  • European Length (below the Calf)
    2 1/2" hem
Jumper Should be wearable for 2 seasons
  • Colorfast Ribbon and Embroidery thread
No fading with repeated launderings
  • Most fabrics laundered before construction
Less shrinkage and embroidery design won't pucker
  • Quality woven fabrics
    No printed fabrics
Will look good after many launderings; printed fabrics fade

   In the spring and summer when fabrics are light and airy, these dresses can be worn as sundresses. Later as fall approaches, a teeshirt, turtleneck, or a blouse make the jumpers wearable most of the year. Hint: Check out both Boy's and Girl's departments for great accent colors for teeshirts and turtlenecks. We shopped at our local screen printers for even more colors, like Tennessee Orange.
Sizing for Girls

Sizes 2 4 5 6 8 10 12
Height 33 41 44 46 53 55 57 1/2
Chest 21 23 24 25 27 28 1/2 30
Waist 20 21 1/2 22 22 1/2 23 24 25
Hips 22 23 24 25 28 1/2 30 32
Finished Length 22 1/2 27 29 31 1/2 35 1/2 37 39 1/2


To measure for finished length, place the tape measure at the prominent bone at the base of the child's neck and measure down the back. Compare the chart measurement for finished length to see where the dress will come to on the child. The dress sizing is similar to that of retail stores, so order accordingly. If in doubt order larger. Remember the fit can be adjusted quite easily.
Sizing for Dolls
18" Doll dress fits the popular American Girl� Dolls from the Pleasant Co. as well as Gotz. The dress does not fit the 15" Bitty Baby� by Pleasant Co.

Disclaimer: The Cat's Meow is neither affiliated with/nor represents any doll manufacturer.

How to tie a pretty bow

Ordering Information
   You may order on-linewith confidence through our secure shopping cart. Visa and MasterCard are welcome. If you prefer, you may telephone or fax your order to The Cat's Meow. You may also print the order form and mail it with your check. U.S. currency only. Tennessee residents, please add 9.75% sales tax. Return Check Charge $20.00.

Mail Orders to:

The Cat's Meow Embroidery & Gifts
Attn: Order Dept.
P.O. Box 5009
Bell Buckle, TN 37020

fax (931)389-0064
phone (931)389-0064
(store hours are 10 am to 5 pm CST Tues.-Fri; 1-6 on Sunday)

Lorinda at work in the Cat's Meow studio

Shipping and Handling

    Dresses will be sent United States Postal Service Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Please allow three to four weeks for delivery.

Return Policy

   We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Should you need to return something please do so within 10 days of shipment. Please enclose a copy of the packing slip and tell us if you would like a refund or an exchange. Shipping and handling charges are not refunded on returned items. Please note that custom fitted dresses or personalized items are not returnable.

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