Pattern Description:
The York Pinafore is easy to layer over tank tops for summer or turtlenecks and leggings for colder weather. It is a modern take on a classic pinafore dress with a cocoon shape and two views. View A features large scoop pockets, a dipped neckline, and comes to the knee. View B is a shorter length with a high neckline and a kangaroo pocket.
I used view A (pockets and deep neck), but cut to about 2inches shorter than the View B. I am short, and didn’t want it overly long. This will be worn over leggings for winter.
Pattern Sizing:
Size Range: 0-30
I cut a size 20 for shoulders/bodice, extended out to a 24 at waist, grading out to a 26 over the hips. I then cut back this grading back to a 24, as I wasn’t fond of the cocoon shape as it was exaggerated on my body shape,
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Reasonably so
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes. In particular I was impressed with the notes that gave beginner and experienced options for particular features, with clear instructions. While “attach binding” is ok for an experienced sewist, having step by step instructions, I am sure helps the learner sewist.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The finished measurements in the pattern information, provide a helpful reference. For example, if you wanted the bib wider, to provide more modest coverage, you could use the larger size width at that point, but maintain the neckline at the best size for you.
While I may make the longer version at some time, I don’t think a kangaroo pocket would work for me.
As I said before, the cocoon shape is quite pronounced. On a hourglass or pear shaped person, this would be fine, but on me, it tends to look like empty saddlebags.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
To avoid the hell that is pattern matching, I rotated the pocket pattern piece 45degs, and cut them to give an angled stripe pocket. While I had to watch the bias stretch, I think this was a success.Â
Fabric Used:
A piece of striped denim, gifted to me by a friend, as thanks.Â
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will be sewing this again. I plan to use the design with a thrifted skirt, to take advantage of an embroidered feature on the fabric.
Conclusion:
Its a simple design, but has yielded a good result, on what is basically my wearable muslin. quite happy with that.
