Pinafore Dress Sewing PatternSizes XS 3XL The apron, or pinafore, is one of humanity's oldest garment forms. Whether worn to cover and protect the body or to mark status, garments that covered the front of the torso and lap are seen in Neolithic art and Renaissance paintings. Our Pinafore dress is both a covering and a garment, with helpful pockets added in. This easy to sew pattern for a low calf length pinafore dress features two patch pockets with pocket bands and wide straps

voluminous trousers and zero waste tops

Misses 6-20

Elles Thé Lanfer

tips and recommendations by international contributors

and armhole

fishmongers

or everyday errands

Cotton fabric with olive green and black stripes batik stripes

Kaisa Rissanen & Juliette Gallois

Designers in the issue 10: Francesca Barbato

Fabric suggestions: Oilskin

The large front placket can be buttoned either direction with big novelty buttons or plain and simple ones