Cleo Pinafore & Dungaree Dress Sewing Pattern: Easy to Sew, Easy to Wear!
Say hello to Cleo, the fan-favorite pinafore and dungaree dress that’s as stylish as it is comfortable! Whether you're layering it over a tee, blouse, or roll-neck sweater, Cleo is the perfect year-round piece that’s so easy to sew, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Ideal for beginner sewists, this pattern lets you choose between a dungaree style with buckles or a classic pinafore with buttons. You can also pick from a mini-length or knee-length hem with a front split for a bit of flair, and add patch pockets on the chest, hips, or back for extra functionality. Cleo looks great on all ages and includes an XS size, making it a perfect option for teens and tweens too! Get ready to make a wardrobe staple you'll wear on repeat.
Cleo's Features:
• Perfect for beginner sewists
• Make it either dungaree-style with buckles or as a pinafore with buttons
• Choice of mini-length or knee-length hem with front split
• Choice of patch pockets on the chest, hips and/or back
• Looks great on all ages – and includes XS size for teens and tweens!
Once you try Cleo, you’ll wonder how you lived without it!
SKILL LEVEL - Beginners
Size range - UK 4-34 / US 0-30 / EUR 32-62 / AUS 4-34
Fabric Suggestions - Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.
Supplies:
• Fabric (see images)
• Matching thread
• 0.5m (5⁄8yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• Dungaree version:
• 2 x dungaree buckles and no-sew jeans buttons
• sizes 0-6: 30-35mm [1¼-1½in] wide
• sizes 7-15: 40-45mm [1 5/8in–1¾in] wide
• Button version:
• 2 x 15-20mm (5/8–3/4in) buttons and buttonhole foot for your sewing machine
• Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch needle
• Sewing machine and basic tools
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