sewing pattern pinafore dress LIVIA photo tutorial 6m/9m–6y/7y

With the LIVIA sewing pattern you can sew a playful, vintage-inspired pinafore dress in a dungaree style for babies and kids. LIVIA features a lined bodice, a gathered skirt, and a comfortable elastic waist—great for active little ones. The adjustable ruffle straps add a sweet look and help the dress grow with your child.

LIVIA works all year round:
– in summer layered over a T-shirt
– in winter with a long sleeve top or a knit sweater

Note: Digital download product, no physical item.

Difficulty: intermediate
Suitable for confident beginners and advanced sewists.

Recommended skills:
– cutting fabric from a pattern and size chart
– basic stitching and finishing seams (zigzag/overlock)
– sewing a lined bodice neatly
– gathering (skirt)
– inserting elastic at the waist
– sewing adjustable straps and topstitching

What you get:
– step-by-step PDF photo tutorial with color photos
– full-size pattern for A4 and US Letter (print and tape)
– seam and hem allowances included
– measurements in cm and inches
– languages included: German and English
– instant download after purchase

Age sizes included, each size provided separately:
– 6m/9m
– 12m/18m
– 2y/3y
– 4y/5y
– 6y/7y

– fabric depending on season, e.g.:
Spring/Summer: cotton, linen, muslin/double gauze, lightweight denim
Autumn/Winter: baby corduroy, flannel, gabardine, lightweight denim
– lining fabric for the bodice (e.g., lightweight cotton)
– matching sewing thread
– elastic for the waist
– buttons for adjustable straps
– optional interfacing as described
– scissors or rotary cutter, ruler/tape measure
– pins or clips, fabric marker/chalk
– iron/ironing board
– sewing machine, optional serger/overlock
– printer for A4/US Letter