Basics Pinafore Dress PDF Sewing Pattern

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The apron, or pinafore, is one of humanity's oldest garment forms. Whether worn to cover and protect the body or to mark status, garments that covered the front of the torso and lap are seen in Neolithic art and Renaissance paintings. Our Pinafore Dress sewing pattern is both a covering and a garment, with helpful pockets added in. This easy-to-sew, low-calf-length pinafore dress features two patch pockets with pocket bands and wide straps that button in front. A perfect everyday dress that can be worn in any season, it is practical and simple.  Wear over a shirt and leggings for winter, or on its own or with a tank top for summer.  This makes a great lounge dress, work/garden smock, or comfortable dress to wear out and about. The simple form is also a great canvas for embellishments – patchwork, embroidery, applique, or dyeing. 

Sizes XS-3XL
See images for the size and yardage chart.

Fabric Recommendations

Light to medium weight fabrics such as linen, flannel, gabardine, twill, lightweight denim

MORE INFO

This is a PDF sewing pattern for home sewing, not a finished garment. All sales of digital products are final.

You will receive the following PDF files:
- Instructions
- Copyshop (36" wide) and A0 pattern pieces
- A4 and 8.5”x11” print at home pattern pieces

Folkwear has some additional tutorials available for pattern modifications:

• Pinafore Dress sew along on the blog.  This sew along shows you how to adjust length as well as alter the button closure.

• Pinafore Dress pattern hack to make a buttoned-in-the-back version.

For more pattern information or pattern support, contact the designer, Folkwear.