Vintage Pinafore for Tilly

For my birthday this year, Hugo went shopping at The Drapery for the best kind of gift, fabric!

He picked my up a remnant of Japanese denim, for me and I just managed to squeeze a pinny, for Tildy, from it.

I used a vintage pattern, Simplicity 8374 and added two asymmetric pockets (Tilly chose the  placement, showing me where her hands sat comfortably)

There was not enough fabric left for the facings so I used some scraps from Tildy's Music Class blouse.

I have not sewn with Japanese denim before. It has a silky feel to it and a lovely sheen.
I have a hankering to sew a jacket in it.

I used heavy, copper coloured top stitching thread.

The pinny ended up a wee bit short but will look very cute over leggings.

~Tildy's Verdict~

The pockets I love because they are all on the side.

It is so cute and really almost works with anything.

I love it and it works with my hairstyle.

It is also perfect size for my tiny, tiny hands.

~My Verdict~

A very nice vintage pattern.

I do like the way they were a lot more fabric conscious in the 60's and 70's. Material was generally narrower and the pattern drafters seen to take that into account. The fact that I was able to cut this from a remnant is testament to that.

I prefer facings to binding on heavier fabric, it reduces under arm bulk which can be uncomfortable. 

As for the fabric, sometimes I wish my stash would self-combust so I could buy ALL my material from The Drapery.

Believe the hype about Japanese denim, it is that nice.

Thank you for reading

xx N

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