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Whatever pattern you are sewing, I suggest you take the printed cutting and sewing instructions to a nearby sewing supplies store and ask one of the sales associates for help in figuring out what to do.
Quite an undertaking if not very experienced with sewing...
The pattern instructions should step you through the process--just follow it chronologically.
There are multiple web sites that will help with the process as well. Generally, match & pin together the bodice front and bodice side for both right & left side. Then match & pin together bodice back and bodice side for both right & left side. Then match & pin front to back shoulder (both right & left side) and stitch. Match the bodice backs & bodice fronts, and stitch (both sides). (Since it is a girl's pattern, there are probably no bust darts to deal with.) Sew the skirt pieces together (front to back), then gather the skirt waist. Match pattern marks of skirt waist to bodice waist and stitch. Add zipper. Then finish neckline and armholes and then hem skirt.
If you search for the pattern and then click on ones that are for sale, there frequently will be a picture of the back of the pattern showing the yardage...
You will most likely need to purchase a duplicate of the pattern with the complete instructions: The size won't matter as the instructions will be the same.
Usually, there are more than one or two pieces printed on a pattern sheet. Look around some more. Also, check that the same pattern piece isn't used for more than one fabric piece.
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