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.
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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








kate steeper
love it ….meanwhile xmas in the uk will involve glittery thermals…joy
Amy-Lou
Oh wow – that is stunning! And you look so lovely. Adore the beautiful jewellery as well x
Lisa
Lovely! That fabric is amazing! It looks great with your bakelite too ^___^
Laurence
Waow!!! LOVELY!
I really love it on you…
JOYEUX NOEL! yes, a little bit early…
Tanith
Adorable! I get a little jealous of wintery Christmas outfits, so it's nice to see an inspirational summer Christmas look. It's a cute pattern and suits that fabric so well. Lovely 🙂
barbarajanemade.com
Aaw got to love a pinnie! haven't heard that word in yonks. Perfect for Christmas cooking.
Jessica Cangiano
No word of a lie, this is my favourite vintage/vintage pattern made Christmas dress I've ever seen, dear Bex. Awesome job on it. You look sensational in it and have me wishing to no end that this was a store bought repro so that I could add one to my closet, too.
♥ Jessica
Claire Gittins
I love this! I'm loving the pockets and may have to copy them 😉
You will look fab on Christmas Day!
tropicalthreads
Those pockets are really quite something, aren't they!
Great dress.
Linda
It's gorgeous, I love it!