This adorable little pinafore is the perfect sewing pattern to use all those little bits of fabric you've been saving. It is fabulous for both winter and summer fabrics & features a bib front, A-line skirt, elastic back waist & cross over straps. The Playtime Pinny can be made with or without patchwork detail shown on the front.
MAIN TUTORIAL: The main tutorial guides you through making a Patchwork Pinny dress as pictured in the cover picture (left).
- Making a Basic Playtime Pinny (without patchwork detail).
- Ruffle Straps
- Ruffle Back
- Ruffle Hem
- Sash
- 4 pocket options: Hidden Side Pockets, Sweet Patch Pocket on the Bib & Ruffled or Bound Edge Sweetheart Front Pockets
- Patchwork placement variations: 6 or 8 Piece Symmetrical Patchwork, 3 or 4 Row Panelled Detail
- Colour Blocking
- Binding Detail
SKILL LEVEL: options vary from easy to advanced beginner.
| Size (AU) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Chest (cms) | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 66 |
| Chest (inches) | 20 1/2 | 21 1/4 | 21 5/8 | 22 1/2 | 23 1/4 | 24 | 24 3/4 | 26 |
FABRIC & TRIM OUTLINE:
TRIM REQUIREMENTS:
- All styles - 20mm (3/4") elastic. 2 x 18mm (3/4") buttons or size 20 snaps. Lightweight interfacing (fusing).
- Sweet Patch Pocket - 1 x 18mm (3/4") button.
- Sweetheart Pockets - 18-25mm (3/4-1") bias binding. You can also use lace if you prefer.
- Winter: corduroy, cotton velvet, wool or wool blends, denim.
- Summer: quilting fabric, linen, chambray.
- Transeasonal: cotton drill, cotton sateen, denim.
Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) If you are sewing with rayon, remember to allow for shrinkage & buy a little extra. (3) Also it’s wise to pre-wash your fabrics, in particular rayon.
| Size (AU) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Pinny (metres) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pinny (yards) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
| Interfacing (metres) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Fusing (yards) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| Size (AU) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Back only (metres) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.6 |
| Back only (yards) | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| Interfacing (metres) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Fusing (yards) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
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