A classic pinafore dress with two options for length and two openings. It also comes in kids size so you can be matching!
Design Features:
2 shapes: dress with side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2)
2 lengths: short (dress above the knee) or mini (under the buttocks)
Similar back for the 2 shapes. Finishes with front and back facings. One openable strap. Optional patch pockets. Deep armholes and neckline. To be worn over a tee shirt, sweater or blouse. Dress suitable for all seasons.
Suggested Fabrics:
Main fabric: canvas (cotton/linen), twill, denim, corduroy, woollens, jacquard. The dress can also be made of fleece/French Terry.
Lining fabric for facings: light cotton fabric (cotton poplin or chambray).
Fabric Requirements:
Please see FIND YOUR SIZE tab for fabric requirements
You will need:
- 12 - 15 mm buttons or snap buttons (15 mm) for side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2).
- 1 button 12 to 20 mm, or 15mm snap button for the shoulder strap.
- Thin fusible interfacing for the button tabs 90x5 cm (35x2")
Sizing: French sizing from 32 to 52 (UK 4 - 24)
NB: The size 32 corresponds approximately to a 14 year old and the 34 to a 16 year old.
Ability: Intermediate
For fabrics 140cm or 55'' wide.
If the fabric has a direction the measurements are shown in brackets.
| Size (Fr) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Height in cm | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Height in inch | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Tissu 1 / Fabric 1 | Version 1 mini | 100cm | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 (125) | 115 (150) | 115 (155) |
| in yard | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (13/8) | 11/4 (15/8) | 11/4 (13/4) |
| Version 1 short | 105cm | 105 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 115 | 115 | 115 (130) | 120 (155) | 120 (160) |
| in yard | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (11/2) | 13/8 (13/4) | 13/8 (13/4) |
| Version 2 mini | 100cm | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 110 (115) | 110 (130) | 110 (145) | 110 (145) | 115 (150) | 120 (160) |
| in yard | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (11/4) | 11/4 (11/2) | 11/4 (15/8) | 11/4 (15/8) | 11/4 (15/8) | 13/8 (13/4) |
| Version 2 short | 105cm | 105 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 (120) | 115 (135) | 115 (145) | 115 (150) | 120 (155) | 125 (165) |
| in yard | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (13/8) | 11/4 (11/2) | 11/4 (15/8) | 11/4 (15/8) | 13/8 (13/4) | 13/8 (17/8) |
Tissu 2 / Fabric 2 | Facings | 65cm | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| in yard | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 |
Version 1 | Buttons (incl. 1 for strap) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Version 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |