Pinafore Dress with Gathered Sides

Name: Pinafore Dress with Gathered Sides
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2311
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2311

Tech. Description

Pinafore Dress with Gathered Sides

Introducing a charming women's sewing pattern for a versatile pinafore dress, distinctive for its gathered side panels and adjustable shoulder straps.

When To Wear

This pinafore dress is designed for comfort and versatile styling, making it an ideal choice for:

Casual Outings & Errands: A comfortable and practical everyday garment.
Creative & Workwear: Perfect as a stylish studio apron or relaxed work dress.
Layered Styling: Easily worn over various tops, blouses, or knitwear for different seasons.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A relaxed A-line silhouette, falling to a midi length, designed for comfortable layering.

Bodice & Waist: A bib-front design with a continuous body. Side panels feature an elasticated casing, creating subtle gathers for shape and ease.

Straps: Wide, adjustable shoulder straps designed to cross at the back, fastening with buckles at the front bib.

Pockets: Two large, rounded patch pockets are prominently placed on the front skirt.

Back: A clean, unadorned back panel with the crossed shoulder straps.

Hem: A simple, straight hemline.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires skills in working with facings, creating casings for elastic, attaching patch pockets, and securing hardware like buckles.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose dress or suiting fabrics that offer good drape and durability:

Dress or suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
Fasteners for dungarees/overalls (buckles)
2 jeans buttons
Elastic band, 1.5 cm wide

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: Dress or suit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; overall fastener; 2 denim buttons; elastic tape 1.5 cm wide.

CUTTER'S MUST

IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Front strap edge – 2 cm; Allowance along the upper edge of the pocket – 2 cm. Hem allowance – 2 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Strap – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 1 piece on fold
- Back facing – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 1 piece
FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Front facing - 1 piece on fold
- Back facing – 2 pieces
- Strap – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the pieces.
Overlock the upper allowance of the pocket, press it to the wrong side and topstitch. Press the side and lower allowances of the pocket to the wrong side. Place the pocket on the front according to the markings and topstitch.
Stitch the center back seam. Press allowances open.
Stitch the side seams of the sundress. Overlock and press allowances open.
Fold the strap lengthwise in half right sides together and stitch along the front and long edges. Trim allowances, turn right side out and press.
Stitch the center seam of the back facings. Press allowances open. Stitch the side seams of the front and back facings. Press allowances open. Overlock the lower edge of the facings.
Place the facings right side down onto the right side of the front and back and stitch along the upper edge, inserting the straps. Trim allowances, clip corners and turn to the wrong side.
Between the marks, stitch 2 cm from the edge, creating a casing. Thread elastic tape through the casing and secure it.

Pinafore Dress with Gathered Sides

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Fabric & Materials

CUTTER'S MUST

Sewing Instructions

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