Buttoned Strap Pinafore Dress with Pockets

Fabric & Materials

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: dense dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. For example, denim or corduroy. ALSO NEEDED: lining fabric; fusible interlining; bias tape; concealed zipper; 6 buttons.

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. Hem allowance – 4.0 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical details). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

• From main fabric:
  • Center back part – 1 piece on fold
  • Side back part - 2 pieces
  • Back yoke – 1 piece on fold
  • Center upper front part - 1 piece on fold
  • Side upper front part - 2 pieces
  • Center lower front part – 1 piece on fold
  • Side lower front part - 2 pieces
  • Flap – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing - 1 piece
  • Back neckline facing – 1 piece on fold
• From lining fabric:
  • Flap – 2 pieces
  • Pocket bag – 4 pieces
• From fusible interlining:
  • Flap – 2 pieces
  • Front neckline facing - 1 piece
  • Back neckline facing – 1 piece on fold

Sewing Instructions

1. Interface the pieces with fusible interlining.
2. Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overlock. Topstitch along the seam at 0.7 cm. Attach the back yoke to the back, press allowances upwards and overlock. Topstitch along the seam at 0.7 cm.
3. Stitch the front princess seams on the upper and lower parts. Press allowances towards the center and overlock. Topstitch along the seam at 0.7 cm. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press allowances upwards and overlock. Topstitch along the seam at 0.7 cm.
4. Place the flap with the lining right sides together and stitch along the outer contour. Trim allowances at corners, turn the flap right side out. Place the flap on the front and topstitch with a double stitch at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm.
5. Attach the pocket bags to the side back part and side front part, press allowances towards the pocket bag. Overlock side edges separately. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, simultaneously stitching the pocket bags. Press allowances open. Insert the concealed zipper. Stitch the right side seam, simultaneously stitching the pocket bags. Press allowances open.
6. Stitch the right side seam of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing with the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline and strap edges. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Topstitch along the neckline and straps at 0.7 cm.
7. Overlock the bottom edge of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
8. Overlock buttonholes on the straps. Sew buttons on the front and flaps.