It’s nice to do a bit of girl sewing for a change. Today I’m sharing a pinafore I made for my niece using the Roly Poly Pinafore Pattern by Imagine Gnats. This is such a quick pattern to put together, and the result is so cute!
My sewing machine and I have been having a bit of a disagreement over buttonholes, so I skipped buttons and added some snaps instead. The snaps mean it’s reversible too. I used 5 different fat quarters to make the size 2, though it would have also worked with just 4. The sizing seems pretty true to me. I made up a nice Spring time version, but I can just picture it in a cozy corduroy too.
As you can see, it’s great for busy little girls. My niece spent the whole time chasing Roman around the backyard, so there were plenty of action shots to choose from.
All of Rachael’s patterns are on tour this month…you can check them all out on these great blogs:
la inglesita / Miss Matatabi / Rae Gun Ramblings
Welcome to the Mouse House / Casa Crafty
Make it Handmade / Made with Moxie / Buzzmills
girl like the sea / just me jay / Play Crafts
Sew Well Maide / Sew Charleston / Mingo and Grace
Caila Made / Sewbon / do Guincho / call ajaire
Alison Glass / a.Amelia Handmade / Bored & Crafty
you & mie / Stitched Together / things for boys
fake it while you make it / Sanae Ishida
Behind the Hedgerow / I Seam Stressed / Charming Doodle
The Crafty Kitty / Siestas & Sewing / Figgy’s
Jenya says
What a lovely pinny 🙂 Love the colours you have chosen Abby 🙂
Rachael Gander says
Abby, this is lovely! it makes me want spring to be here NOW NOW NOW!!! thanks for making such a lovely pinafore 🙂
Olga Becker says
So cute and makes me want to move to Australia, well anywhere where it’s not -25C and you can prance around in bright and cheery clothes. 🙂 Love the back!
abby @ thingsforboys says
Well it’s around 40C here every day this week, so if you like it hot, come on over!!
abby @ thingsforboys says
Thanks Rachael
abby @ thingsforboys says
Thanks Jenya!
Melissa Lea-Wood says
that’s so cute and I think I have that fq pack in my stash
Laura says
You niece is such a cutie! Great idea to use FQs – such lovely summery prints too.
abby @ thingsforboys says
I wonder if there is a support group we can join 😉