Sewing instructions for the Fanny dungaree dress
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Level: Intermediate - for experienced players
material
We recommend denim or cotton fabric.
1 fabric
- Sizes 34-42 Outer fabric 2.00 m (140cm wide)
- Sizes 44-50 , outer fabric 2.30 m (140 cm wide)
- Concealed zipper 1x22cm
- 2 buttons
2 substances
- Sizes 34-50 Skirt 1.60 m (140 cm wide)
- Sizes 34-42 Outer fabric 1.00 m (140cm wide)
- Sizes 44-50 , outer fabric 1.30 m (140 cm wide)
- Concealed zipper 1x22cm
- 2 buttons
Cut:
Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as indicated by the marking notches!
Cut out the pattern pieces from your outer fabric and interfacing. Place the fabric right side up. All pattern pieces should be lying with the printed side facing up. Always align the grainline arrow in the same direction on all pieces, parallel to the selvedge of the fabric. Transfer all notches from the pattern by making a 3mm snip with scissors or using chalk. Markings define the positions of dart ends, pocket positions, etc. Transfer these either with chalk or pins. It's best to roughly cut out all outer fabric pieces that will be fully interfaced first. After you've secured the interfacing, cut them out precisely. There's also a video here about gluing and securing pattern pieces.
You will need the following fabric:
- 2x back part top in the fold
- 4x carriers, 2 each as opposite sides
- 1x front pocket
- 2x front part top in break
- 2x pocket bags, mirrored (cut from add-on)
- 2x skirt pieces
Sewing instructions:
To sew the pinafore dress you will need a sewing machine and an overlock sewing machine, or alternatively the zigzag stitch of your sewing machine to finish the cut edges.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances not specifically marked are 1 cm wide!
Have fun sewing!
Click here for the complete sewing instructions for Fanny dungarees

Begin by working on the front patch pocket. Press the seam allowances under by 1 cm all around, and double-fold them at the opening. Topstitch the opening close to the edge.

Next up is rock music:
Now all you have to do is sew on the skirt pieces.
On the skirt pieces (front and back), you'll need to sew gathering stitches along the top edge. These stitches help create even gathers. To do this, select the longest stitch setting on your sewing machine. Do not backstitch at the beginning or end of the gathering stitches; leave approximately 10 cm of thread. Sew two gathering stitches about 1 cm apart, positioned 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm from the cut edge, so that the final seam will be exactly between these two stitches.
Take the front skirt piece and pin it right sides together to the outer front piece. Now, carefully pull the two top threads on one side and gather the fabric until you reach the seam allowance of the front piece. You can now distribute the gathers evenly, then sew both pieces together and pull out the gathering threads. Repeat this process for the back piece. Press the seam allowance towards the bodice.
The seam allowance of the inner part is also ironed inwards and topstitched close to the edge from the outside in the shadow of the seam.

If you get stuck or have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at info@schnittmuster-berlin.de. We will reply as soon as possible.
Have lots of fun with your new designer piece!
Sincerely, your Schnittmuster-Berlin team.