Cleo Pinafore Sewing Pattern

Great for beginners and bang on-trend, Cleo is simple to sew, with no fiddly zips and minimal fitting required – hooray! Make it dungaree-style with buckles, or as a pinafore with button fastenings. Choose from mini length or knee length with optional centre-front split, patch pockets on front or back, and optional contrast topstitching.  This easy-to-use sewing pattern will take you through the steps to making the Cleo dungaree dress, with jargon-busting instructions and photos showing you how to sew each part.  Wear Cleo all year round, layered over a t-shirt, shirt or sweater – the relaxed style makes it oh so comfortable!

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS 

Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.

SUPPLIES

1. Fabric – Mini length -1¼ yards of 60in wide OR 2 yards of 45in wide
   Knee length – 1 3/8 yards of 60in wide OR 2 1/8 yards of 45in wide
2. Matching thread
3. 3/8 yards iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
4. 2 x 30-35mm (1¼ – 1½in) wide dungaree buckles OR (2) 5/8-7/8in buttons and buttonhole foot for your sewing machine
5. Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch/embroidery needle