Say hello to Bobbi, a button-down skirt or pinafore that’s both classic and bang on-trend.
Endlessly versatile, it looks so different depending on the fabric you pick and the details you add.
Go utility chic with a choice of three pockets, optional flaps, and belt loops – or leave them off for an understated look.
It has a flattering shape thanks to the curved fitted waistband, princess seams at the back, and slim-look bib on the pinafore. Bobbi will be a go-to garment in your me-made wardrobe.
Bobbi includes jargon-busting instructions, helpful sewing tips, and colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.
SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape such as denim, corduroy, cotton canvas, drill, gobelin (tapestry), or velvet.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
| Sizes 1-5 | Sizes 6-10 | |
150CM (60in) WIDE | PINAFORE | 1.3m (1 1/2 yd) | 1.5m (1 ¾ yd) |
SKIRT | 1.2m (1 3/8 yd) | 1.2m (1 3/8 yd)
| |
115CM (45in) WIDE | PINAFORE | 1.6m (1 3/4 yd) | 1.8m (2 yd)
|
SKIRT | 1.5m (1 ¾ yd) | 1.5m (1 ¾ yd) |
SUPPLIES -
- 0.6 m (5/8 yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
- Matching thread
- Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch/embroidery needle
- 15mm (5/8in) buttons with shank: skirt – 6; pinafore – 9 for sizes 1-4, 10 for sizes 5-10, plus 2-3 extra buttons for optional flap pockets
- Pinafore version: 2 x 30-35mm (1¼-1½in) wide dungaree buckles + no-sew jeans buttons
- For pinafore and/or hip pocket versions: 0.4m (1/2yd) medium weight cotton for pocket lining
- Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot
SIZES (body measurements)
| PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
| 1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
| 2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
| 3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
| 4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
| 5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 117cm (46in) | 101.5cm (40in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 122cm (48in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 129.5cm (51in) |