Friday, September 15, 2017

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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10 comments:

  1. Oh those little girls!!
    I love Tildy's idea for the slanted pockets. And great topstitching. :)

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    1. Thank you Jane, they are pretty cool little girls.
      I just wished I could always shop in your lovely store.
      xx N

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  2. I love reading your blog. You share just enough about the process, and your creative use of what's on hand always inspires. And the comments of your children put it over the top for me.

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    1. Thank you Elle, what a truly lovely comment.
      You have made my day.
      xx N

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  3. The slanted pockets make it! Nice pick Tilly. I'm also up for a denim jacket.... Pattern suggestions?....

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  4. Thank you!
    Yes, just the right pockets for tiny hands.
    Style Arc had a couple of nice jackets...
    xx N

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  5. I have no desire to see your stash self-combust, but those Drapery fabrics seem amazing! I am really loving these vintage patterns!

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    1. The Drapery is gorgeous, even Hugo loves popping in but, yes, my stash is rather handy.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  6. That's a lovely photo of the three girls.
    I love these kind of clothes, they are so adaptable and can be worn with a lot of existing wardrobe items. Lovely!

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    1. It is a nice photo, thank you, they adore Liddy (and each other)
      This has proved a very useful piece.
      xx N

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