FO: A Christmas Pinny-dress, c. 1944 (Simplicity 1212)

FO: A Christmas Pinny-dress, c. 1944 (Simplicity 1212)

Ahhh…. nothing like spending a hot Aussie Xmas in a comfortable cotton dress!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pattern is Simplicity 1212, a pinafore-dress from 1944. Not much to look at, but very easy and very comfortable.

Photo: Vintagepatternwiki

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did I mention the pattern has little pockets?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fabric is an adorable christmas border print, with ‘Merry Christmas’ in different languages written across the white background. I was really lucky to nab this on eBay, and had plans for a gathered skirt (similar to last year’s Christmas outfit) but there was just over three yards…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hmm… A frantic search through my pattern collection came up with Simplicity 1212, and I was sure with some careful laying out and mods it should work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mods:

• Added half an inch to each side at the waist
• Cut the back on a fold to elimate the facing needed (save fabric), and…
• Added side zipper so I can get into it!
• Shortened the length of the underbust dart to avoid pointy boobs
• Drafted a facing for the neck instead of using bias
• Used leftover red hem fabric on the back belt tie as I was running out of fabric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall:
Really happy! I would definitely use this pattern again. It’s very comfortable to wear and will be great for Christmas day when I’m running around cooking.

Outfit:

• Dress – Simplicity 1212, me!
• Shoes – Miss L Fire Norma
• Bakelite bracelets and earring – Etsy, various
• Bakelite brooch – GingerJindo , Etsy
• Hairflower – Diva