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Retro Pinny
Retro Pinny
Retro Pinny
Retro Pinny

Retro Pinny

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Designer
Jane Kharade
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Designer
Designer
Jane Kharade
Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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About this pattern

This gorgeous apron by Jane Kharade is as feminine as it is practical. We’ve used pretty Liberty fabrics in complementary colours, but why not try sourcing vintage finds and combine them with modern plain cottons? The strap detail at the back adds a nice design detail to this pinny, which is sure to be admired.

Essentials

  • Cotton fabric, pale pink, floral print, white, pink, 50cm of each
  • Broderie anglaise trim, 3m
  • Coordinating thread
  • 20mm mother of pearl buttons, four

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    Stitch an apron

    1 Download the pattern and use to cut the apron skirt from pink floral fabric. Measure 1cm in from each notch along the top of the skirt. Fold and pin in place six 1cm pleats and stitch to secure.

    2 Cut all the pocket pieces from pale pink cotton. With right sides facing, line up the notches, then pin and stitch the pocket inners to the apron skirt. Clip the fabric periodically along the curve just above the stitching, then turn the pocket to the inside and press. Topstitch along the top as close to the edge as possible for a neat finish.

    3 Position the main pocket pieces, then with right sides facing pin and tack together the upper and side edges of the main pocket and pocket inners to keep the shape. Stitch, then finish the raw edges with an overlock or zigzag stitch. Fold the hem of the skirt fabric twice by 5mm to hide the raw edge and pres

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