Ruth Maddock Makes Children’s Playtime Dungarees and Pinafore

Buy the Children’s Playtime Dungarees and Pinafore sewing pattern from Ruth Maddock Makes. The straps, which can be secured with knots or buckles, have elastic so your child can pull the garment on and off without undoing the fastenings! The large front pocket is perfect for storing special toys. Instructions and templates are also included for creating an appliqué design on the front featuring tools or a bunny and flowers.

Note: Ruth Maddock Makes specialises in sewing patterns for children with sensory challenges. The seams are worked on the outside of the garment for greater comfort.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight cotton fabric, such as denim, canvas or corduroy.

Fabric requirements: 145 cm wide fabric: Dungarees: 1.5 – 2.3 m // Pinafore: 1 – 1.5 m.

Sizing: 3 – 10 years. Please check the designer’s finished garment measurements.

Notions: Sewing thread; optional dungaree hooks and buttons; small piece of 3 cm wide elastic // Appliqué: washable felt fabric in a selection of colours; small amount of Bondaweb; a selection of embroidery silks and 2 buttons for the bunny and flowers appliqué.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (25 pages for dungarees, 25 pages for pinafore); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can print just the size(s) you need.

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