Folkwear Basics Pinafore Dress

Buy the Basics Pinafore Dress sewing pattern from Folkwear. The apron, or pinafore, is one of the oldest garment forms, whether worn to cover and protect the body or to mark status. Folkwear's pinafore dress is both a covering and a garment, with helpful pockets added in. This easy-to-sew, low-calf-length pinafore dress features two patch pockets with pocket bands and wide straps that button in front. A perfect everyday dress that can be worn in any season, it is practical and simple. Wear it over a shirt and leggings for winter, or on its own or with a tank top for summer. This makes a great lounge dress, work/garden smock, or comfortable dress to wear out and about. The simple form is also a great canvas for embellishments – patchwork, embroidery, appliqué, or dyeing.

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 purchasing copy shop printing: One pattern piece is divided across two A0 sheets. The A0 sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: Light to mid-weight fabric such as cotton broadcloth, chambray, poplin, linen, wool, or a sturdy knit. Medium-weight fabric such as wool, denim, twill, or canvas.

Fabric requirements: Yardages given are with or without nap.

Note: Pattern piece A will not fit on 45" (115 cm) wide fabric for sizes M - 3XL.

45″ (115 cm) wide fabric (sizes XS - S only): 3 1/8 yd (2.8 m) // 54" - 60″ (137 - 150 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3 1/4 yd (2.7 - 3 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread; two 3/4" - 1" (2 - 2.5 cm) buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (27 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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