V-Neck Pinafore Dress with Pockets

Name: V-Neck Pinafore Dress with Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2031
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2031

A women's sleeveless pinafore dress with a V-neck at the front and back, a lined bodice joined to a separate waistband, and a flared skirt with curved hip pockets. Closes with a zipper in the left side seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: medium-weight woven fabrics that hold the flare of the skirt: denim, corduroy, gabardine, twill, wool blends.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Pinafore Dress with Pockets

When To Wear

Over a blouse, shirt or fine knit top in spring and autumn.
Over a T-shirt in summer, or a polo-neck sweater in cooler weather.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted bodice with wide shoulder straps, flared skirt.

Length: Below the knee.

Neckline: V-neck at the front and at the back.

Front: Upper front cut in one piece; lower front skirt cut on the fold.

Pockets: Curved hip pockets: the pocket opening is faced with lining, and the skirt side panel forms the pocket backing and continues to the hem.

Back: Upper back with a centre back seam; lower back skirt cut on the fold.

Waist: Separate interfaced waistband (outer and inner), with the bodice sewn in between its two layers along the upper edge.

Closure: Zipper in the left side seam, its tape secured to the side edges of the waistband.

Finishing: Neckline and armholes finished by the lining, armholes stitched in two steps (back, then front); hem overlocked, turned to the wrong side and topstitched.

Lining: Bodice lined (upper front and upper back); the skirt is unlined.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Bodice lined to the edge with the armholes turned through the straps, a two-layer waistband, side zipper and faced hip pockets.

Fabric Recommendations

Medium-weight woven fabrics that hold the flare of the skirt: denim, corduroy, gabardine, twill, wool blends.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric (bodice, pocket facings)
Fusible interfacing (waistband)
Zipper for the left side seam

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Upper front – 1 piece
- Lower front – 1 piece on fold
- Lower back - 1 piece on fold
- Skirt side - 2 pieces
- Waistband – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Waistband - 2 pieces
From lining fabric:
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Upper front – 1 piece
- Pocket lining – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the waistband pieces.
Stitch the center back seams on the outer pieces and on the back lining. Press seam allowances open.
Stitch shoulder seams on the main fabric and on the lining, press seam allowances open.
Place the main dress and lining right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip seam allowances, turn pieces right side out. Stitch armholes in two steps: First the back armhole, then the front armhole. Clip seam allowances, turn piece right side out and press.
Place the outer and inner waistbands right sides together and stitch along the upper edge, inserting the upper front and back parts.
Place the pocket lining on the lower skirt and stitch the pocket opening. Place the lower on the front side and stitch the pocket bag edges. Overlock seam allowances.
Overlock the side seams of the skirt separately. Stitch the right seam, press seam allowances open. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark to the hem. Press seam allowances open.
Attach the outer waistband to the skirt, press seam allowance upwards. Insert the zipper. Fold the seam allowance of the inner waistband inwards and topstitch into the seam. Secure the side edges of the waistband to the zipper tape.
Overlock the lower edge of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.