Buttoned Strap Pinafore Dress with Pockets

Name: Buttoned Strap Pinafore Dress with Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4869
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4869

A sleeveless women's pinafore dress in an A-line shape, above knee length, with wide straps buttoned to the front, princess seams front and back, and side-seam pockets marked by buttoned flaps. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dense dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres, for example denim or corduroy.

Tech. Description

Buttoned Strap Pinafore Dress with Pockets

A sleeveless women's pinafore dress in an A-line shape, above knee length, with wide straps buttoned to the front, princess seams front and back, and side-seam pockets marked by buttoned flaps.

When To Wear

Over a blouse, shirt or fine knit top in autumn and spring.
Over a T-shirt in summer, made up in denim.
With tights and boots in colder weather, made up in corduroy.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A-line, shaped by princess seams, widening from the hips to the hem.

Length: Above the knee.

Neckline: Wide scoop neckline, finished with a facing and topstitched 0.7 cm from the edge together with the straps.

Front: A seam under the bust divides the front into upper and lower parts; each part has a centre panel cut on the fold and two side panels. All seams topstitched 0.7 cm from the seam.

Closure: Concealed zipper in the left side seam. The straps button onto the front with two buttons each.

Pockets: In-seam pockets in the side seams. A flap with one button sits on each lower front; flaps are cut from main fabric and lined, then topstitched in place at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm.

Back: Centre back panel cut on the fold, two side back panels with princess seams, and a back yoke; seams topstitched 0.7 cm.

Finishing: Hem turned up 4 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Princess seams with topstitching, a concealed zipper in a side seam sewn together with pocket bags, a combined neckline and strap facing, and buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Dense dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres, for example denim or corduroy.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric (flap undersides and pocket bags)
Fusible interfacing (flaps, neckline facings)
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 – 1 piece on fold
- Side back - 2 pieces
- Back yoke – 1 piece on fold
- Center upper front - 1 piece on fold
- Side upper front - 2 pieces
- Center lower front – 1 piece on fold
- Side lower front - 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

Interface the pieces with fusible interlining.
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.
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.
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.
Attach the pocket bags to the side back and side front, 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.
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.
Overlock the bottom edge of the dress, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Make buttonholes on the straps. Sew buttons on the front and flaps.