PDF SEWING PATTERN | Whittaker Pinafore Dress | Merchant & Mills | UK 6–18

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Whittaker Pinafore Dress | Merchant & Mills | UK 6–18

Skill Level: Experienced
Sizes: UK 6–18
Language: English

The Whittaker Pinafore Dress PDF Sewing Pattern by Merchant & Mills is a classic workwear-inspired pinafore designed for both everyday wear and practical layering.

Choose between a long version with a back split or a short version finishing just below the knee. The Whittaker features a buttoned side fastening, useful side and back pockets, and clean workwear details that can be highlighted with contrast topstitching or kept understated with matching thread.

Pattern Features

• Classic pinafore dress
• Long and short versions included
• Long version with back split
• Short version finishing below the knee
• Buttoned side fastening
• Side pockets
• Back pockets
• Optional contrast topstitching
• 1.5 cm seam allowances included unless otherwise stated

Recommended Fabrics

For a more structured workwear look, choose medium to heavyweight woven fabrics such as:

• 8–12 oz denim
• Cotton twill
• Cotton canvas
• Corduroy
  

For a softer silhouette, you can also use:

• Mid-weight linen
• Tencel/linen blends

For the facings, Merchant & Mills recommends cotton muslin or a lightweight viscose lining.

Fabric Requirements

Long Dress

83 cm / 33" wide:
UK 6–8: 2.85 m / 3⅛ yd
UK 10–14: 3.35 m / 3⅔ yd
UK 16–18: 3.35 m / 3⅔ yd

120 cm / 47" wide:
UK 6–8: 2.15 m / 2⅜ yd
UK 10–14: 2.75 m / 3 yd
UK 16–18: 2.9 m / 3¼ yd

140 cm / 55" wide:
UK 6–8: 1.70 m / 1⅞ yd
UK 10–14: 2.15 m / 2⅜ yd
UK 16–18: 2.7 m / 3 yd

150 cm / 60" wide:
UK 6–8: 1.70 m / 1⅞ yd
UK 10–14: 1.70 m / 1⅞ yd
UK 16–18: 2.15 m / 2⅜ yd

Short Dress

83 cm / 33" wide:
UK 6–8: 2.2 m / 2½ yd
UK 10–14: 2.55 m / 2¾ yd
UK 16–18: 2.65 m / 3 yd

120 cm / 47" wide:
UK 6–8: 1.5 m / 1⅔ yd
UK 10–14: 1.85 m / 2 yd
UK 16–18: 2.25 m / 2½ yd

140 cm / 55" wide:
UK 6–8: 1.25 m / 1⅜ yd
UK 10–14: 1.5 m / 1⅔ yd
UK 16–18: 2 m / 2¼ yd

150 cm / 60" wide:
UK 6–8: 1.25 m / 1⅜ yd
UK 10–14: 1.4 m / 1½ yd
UK 16–18: 1.5 m / 1⅔ yd

Supplies

• Matching thread
• 8 × 15–18 mm buttons
• Optional contrast topstitching thread
• 1 m lining fabric

PDF Files Included

• Print-at-Home PDF
• A4 and US Letter compatible
• A4 pattern 38 pages
• A0 Copy Shop PDF  2 pages
• Sewing instructions