Lily Pinafore PDF sewing pattern - sizes 6-9m - 8yr | baby, toddler & girl's winter pinafore, summer dress

Downloadable PDF pattern - print at home on A4 or US letter. A0/copy shop file also included. PDFs are layered & colour coded. English only. Pattern is intended for personal use only and cannot be used for commercial purposes. A versatile little dress pattern that can be sewn as a pinafore for the winter or as a summer dress. All views feature a full gathered skirt with elasticated side waist & optional in-seam pockets (for size 2yr and above). View A has button or snap fastenings at the shoulder, while views B & C have a single button & split at the back neck. View C is the same as view B, but with an added ruffle around the bodice. Size range: 9-12m, 1yr, 2yr, 3yr, 4yr, 5yr, 6yr, 7yr, 8yr Ability level: View A = Beginner, View B = Advanced beginner, View C = Intermediate Youtube sew along for view B: https://youtu.be/gtRjMJEe74c Sewing techniques involved - sewing a channel at the side waist for the elastic, sewing in-seam pockets, bagging out the self-lined neckline & armholes (view A method is quite straight forward while view B uses the burrito method). The rest of the garment is made up of straight stitching, gathering & overlocking. This is quite a good style for those without an overlocker. The side seams & pocket bags can be french seamed while the rest of the garment is bagged out. The elastic channel & hem are double neatened for a clean finish (though they can be overlocked and straight stitched if you are looking for an easier construction). Please note that french seams are not covered in the sewing instructions. Recommended fabrics - light to mid weight linen, cotton lawn, rayon or cotton poplin, cotton double gauze. Winter weight fabrics can be used for view A. Trims required: 30mm wide elastic (approx 0.4m/0.45yd), 2x 15mm/24L buttons or 4pc snaps (view A only), 1x 10m/16L button (view B only) Sizing: As a general rule, choose the size that corresponds with the age of the child. The patterns are designed to fit an above average sized child (around the 75th percentile) for the year that matches their age. For example, if the child is an above average-sized 18 month old, a size 1yr will still have some room to grow. In most cases there is no need to size up unless the child is at the very top end of the growth charts. If the child is small, do consider sizing down, or expect that the fit will be generous. View A in grey gingham is a linen/spandex, size 4. Worn with our Parker Top made from a 100% cotton jersey, size 4. Both are a really nice fit on an above average sized 4 year old. View B shown below in pink/white spot linen & in gauva-pink mid-weight linen is size 4. Model is 4.25 years and around the 75th percentile for weight & height. There is room to grow. View C shown as a flat lay is made from a pink mid-weight linen.