Stella’s pinafore
One of the first items of clothing to come together last weekend was Stella’s pinafore.
The fabric is a pinwale corduroy from Spotlight – very nice to work with (I used this fabric for the skirt I made Clare). The pattern is The Little Vintage Jumper by Favorite Things.
It’s a straightforward pattern that works well in summer or winter weight fabrics. I made size 1 for Stella, but think it is a fraction short, and the armholes seem to be a little too deep (although over a winter skivvy this isn’t really a problem).
The neck ruffle is a very sweet touch, and I added ric-rac to the pocket tops and the hem as well. Rather than just turning the armholes to the inside and stitching them into place I used bias binding as a facing. I find it gives a neater finish around curves. There is also a fair bit of topstitching detail.
The back of the skirt is in two parts with decorative buttons joining them together. I am still making a jacket from the same fabric – hopefully it will be finished by the end of the weekend.
Very cute and lovely to see it “in action”
Nice, and the fabric is so cute.
Awww… she looks so sweet in her new pinny. Have you been washing her hair with Dynamic Lifter or have I not seen Stella for a while? Where’s the baby-mullet?
Gee Stella is growing up! Love corduroy and I love the word ‘pinny’ – haven’t heard that for a while now! Love a ruffle too! Have you heard of a ‘ruffler’ – an attachment to sewing machine which ruffles for you! I have ordered one from US – still waiting but impatiently!
Was that lollypop a sitting still bribe?
Super cute… the small girl & the pinny.
Your daughter is gorgeous and adorable in that wonderful jumper!
She looks beautiful!
Lovely dress!
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