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PINAFORE DRESS

YOU WILL NEED

■ Main fabric: 2mx140cm*

■ Buttons: 6-8 (optional)

■ Chunky zip: 60cm**

■ Existing sleeveless top/vest (optional)

■ Existing skirt (optional)

■ Matching thread

■ Basic sewing kit

NOTES

■ Seam allowance is 1cm.

■ Overlock, zigzag or bind raw edges.

■ *This guide will make a mini dress in UK sizes 6-18. Fabric quantity will increase if you wish to make a larger size or a longer length.

■ **Zip length will depend on your desired pinafore length

FABRICS USED

■ Mouflon Coating from Minerva.com

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED

■ Bust ÷ 4

■ Waist

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