children's clothing, kids clothing, sewing

Corduroy Pinafore

My titles aren’t very imaginative, are they!  But they certainly do let you know what is in store with each post!  Pretty much typical of my personality – to the point, very little imagination.  Miss Clare has a cold, so we spent the day at home watching telly and doing craft – which for me, meant sewing!  Anyway, to get to the point, I sewed up this pinafore for Miss Clare this afternoon. 

I’m happy with it, it fits nicely and looks good, and most of the construction is of a high standard.  The pattern is New Look 6477, and the lovely fine soft corduroy from Lincraft.  I need to improve my zip insertion – I probably should have done it by hand, then sewed the lining fabric to it nicely, but anyway, this way was quick and simple and no-one will see it.  I generally use invisible zips rather than normal ones, because I prefer the finish they give, but didn’t have any in the stash!