DAPHNE PINAFORE DRESS or TOP digital download sewing pattern to make a versatile sleeveless garment, that can be made in an array of fabrics for all seasons.
The pull on top or dress, in all sizes from UK 8-30 (US 6-28), features sections with topstitching detailing and the most gloriously deep, front side pockets. Daphne also has bust darts, cheeky back pockets, and a back slit opening. The top version features lower side slit openings and a short lower band. The length can be adjusted to suit you, using lengthen lines drawn on the pattern templates.
This pattern has been made for a 5ft 7 (170cm) high person, and designed for a garment to be worn underneath, therefore not tight fitting at the bodice. If you would like to make without a top underneath, I would advise going down a size. Please check the 'Finished Garment Size' in the pattern instructions booklet for details.
Suitable fabrics to make this dress and top would be medium weight cotton, denims, corduroy, linen and linen mixes. Why not think about mixing fabrics of similar weights and type to make a patchwork version (see last two images). A great addition to your holiday wardrobe.
Please view the size guide, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements.
Daphne pattern also require s 1/2 yd (50cm) of lightweight fusible interfacing.
Seam allowance is 1cm (3/8") unless otherwise stated.
PRINTING:
INSTRUCTIONS: The step by step, easy to follow, illustrated booklet, can be downloaded and viewed on any devise to save on printing or it can be printed on A4 paper.
TEMPLATES can be printed at 100% SCALE A4 size paper on any home printer. NB. please print the test square on page 1 and check the size first before printing the whole pattern. Pages can be easily assembled and stuck together to make a full size template (pritt glue sticks and a guillotine are useful). (This pattern consists of 35 x A4 size pages).
Large format files can be downloaded and printed at a copy shop. (This pattern consists of two A0 large format pages).
Please note all instructions are in English with both imperial and metric measurements.
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