The penny pinny

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Sew a super comfy pinafore dress for children, and make it unique with different

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19 March, 2026

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The nancy dress

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet Version A: ■ Sizes – 6-20: Fabric 3.6m of 150cm wide fabric ■ Sizes – 22-30: Fabric 4.8m of 150cm wide fabric Version B: ■ Sizes – 6-20: Fabr

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Lights out

MATERIALS ■ Pair of loose-fitting trousers (to use as a template) ■ Lightweight fabric: 2.5mx140cm ■ Elastic for shorts, 3cm wide: your waist measurement + 5cm ■ Elastic for top, 3cm wide: your high b

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Simply stripes

The perfect jumper for cool kids

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Let the sun shine

MATERIALS ■ Lightweight fabric: 1.5–3m (see notes) ■ Shirring elastic: 2–3 reels ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit MEASUREMENTS NEEDED ■ W: 1.5 x bust ■ L: distance from armpit crease to desired he

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The clara jumper

■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main fabric: Sizes 6-16: 2m x 145cm wide. Size 18-30: 3m x 145cm wide. ■ Ribbing fabric (optional): 20cm x 115cm wide (for neckband). ■ Bal

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Staple shorts

YOU WILL NEED ■ Main fabric: 1.5–2mx110cm ■ Elastic, 25mm wide: enough to fit around your waist ■ Brass eyelets, 7mm, and installation kit ■ Cotton cord, 4mm wide: 1m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing

The perfect jumper for cool kids