Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Tui Pinafore

Buy the Baby/Child Tui Pinafore sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. Creating a nostalgic look that nods to a simple childhood, this well-fitting pinafore dress features an elastic back waistband, fully lined bodice, in-seam pockets and a gathered patch pocket.

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?

Note if ordering copy shop printing: Your print out will not include the gathered patch pocket, which is print-at-home only. The patch pocket prints on one A4/US letter page (though you may need to print the page twice depending on size, as the two pattern pieces overlap).

Suggested fabrics:

Main: Light to medium weight cotton, chambray, poly cotton, linen, corduroy, velveteen, etc.

Lining: Light weight cotton, poly cotton, voile, lawn, etc.

Fabric requirements: 120 cm (47") wide fabric: Main, 0.75 - 1.25 m (7/8 - 1 3/8 yd) // Lining, 0.75 m (7/8 yd).

Sizing: 1 - 10 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.75 m (7/8 yd) of iron-on interfacing in a similar weight to the main fabric; 25 mm (1") wide non-roll elastic; safety pin or bodkin (for threading elastic).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (12 pages for pinafore, 1 page for patch pocket); A1 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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