Monday, March 4, 2013

A Pinafore Pattern by Imagine Gnats

I was one of the lucky ladies asked to pattern test a new pinafore pattern by Rachael at Imagine Gnats. Oh. Emm. Gee. I couldn't say "yes" quickly enough. This pattern is adorable, and what's more, Clara LOVES it. She cried when I took it off her. I think she would sleep in it if I let her.

Pinafore

This pinafore pattern comes in a wide range of sizes and in PDF format. I loved being able to just print out patterns at home rather than waiting for them to arrive via mail. I made the size 1 pinafore which fit Maze, who wears an 18mo, like a glove. I think next time I will make her a size 2 since she's growing out of her clothes so quickly these days.

Pinafore

The pattern is versatile. I made mine reversible, but you could easily add length to make it a dress or follow one of the pocket patterns included to add a special place for your little lady to hide her treasures. As previously mentioned, there was a minor melt down involved in the taking off of the pinafore, so the other side didn't get photographed. It's a lovely burgundy with pink and red flowers from Cosmo Cricket. If you follow me on IG, you can see it there.

Pinafore

There is a small section where hand stitching the turn hole closed is mentioned. Me, being the lazy mama that I am, chose to ignore that direction and just topstitch around the whole garment. It worked like a dream!

Pinafore back

If you are interested in learning more about this pattern or testing future patterns for Imagine Gnats, go to this page to see how to get involved.

Pinafore

Also, you should check out these other links to see other patterns already released and to catch up on all the happenings over at Imagine Gnats. Rachael has been sewing up a STORM of kids clothes lately. If nothing else, those are totally worth a look. Or two. Or three.

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10 comments:

  1. she is seriously so adorable!! Great pinafore too :)

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  2. This is lovely - she's a stunner your Maze xxx

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  3. She is completely adorable, and so is the pinafore! I can definitely see why she didn't want to take it off. I have some of that butterfly print saved for a dress or something for Jill. I love how it isn't too girly!

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  4. oh, man! she is SO sweet :) thank you so so so much!!!

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  5. She looks like such a big girl! Cute! And the pinafore is darling too!

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  6. Ah! What a cutie. :) I can see why she didn't want to change. It also seems like a really functional piece of clothing for a toddler. Is is reversible?

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  7. I love it! Wish I had one small enough still wear a pinafore. :) What a little doll you have!

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  8. Very cute (BTW, can you tell that you've fallen off my dashboard again?!)

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