Buttoned Strap Pinafore Dress with Pockets
Introducing a charming pinafore dress pattern featuring a fitted bodice, a subtly flaring A-line skirt, wide buttoned straps, and stylish flap pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile pinafore dress is perfect for creating layered looks, making it suitable for:
- Casual Everyday Wear: Ideal for comfortable and stylish daily outfits when layered over a basic top or blouse.
- Transitional Seasons: Easily adapted for changing weather by pairing with various long-sleeved or short-sleeved tops.
- Weekend Outings & Errands: A practical and chic choice for relaxed social gatherings or daily activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering A-line silhouette, fitted through the bodice and gently flaring out from the waist to the hem.
Neckline: A classic scoop neckline frames the décolletage, designed for comfortable layering over other garments.
Shoulder Straps: Wide shoulder straps are secured with two decorative buttons each at the front bodice, adding a touch of retro charm.
Waistline: A defined horizontal seam at the natural waistline connects the bodice to the skirt, highlighted by prominent topstitching.
Pockets: Functional and stylish angled patch pockets with buttoned flaps are strategically placed on the lower front of the skirt.
Back: The back features a contoured yoke above vertical relief seams, ensuring a good fit and structured appearance.
Closure: An invisible zipper is neatly concealed in the left side seam for a smooth and uninterrupted finish.
Hem: The dress finishes with a straight hemline, hitting gracefully above the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing relief seams, inserting an invisible zipper, creating detailed flap pockets, and working with facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Select dense dress fabrics with good body and structure, made from natural or blended fibers, such as:
- Corduroy
- Denim
- Gabardine
- Heavy twill
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric (for flaps and pocket bags)
- Fusible interfacing
- Bias binding
- Invisible zipper
- 6 buttons
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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Overlock buttonholes on the straps. Sew buttons on the front and flaps.
