When I was a kid, my mother made me a dress and pinafore set and it always made me feel like a princess to wear it. I was more than a bit of a tomboy and went through a long phase of refusing to wear dresses. To be fair, they’re not the most practical attire for riding horses or catching frogs and bugs. Anyway, I saw this pinafore dress pattern on Etsy and knew I wanted (at least) one. There’s also an option for ruffles on the straps - so pretty, but maybe next time.
The pattern is called the Pegasus Pinafore Dress. The fabric is a 50/50 cotton and linen blend by Robert Kaufman. The warp and weft are different colors, turquoise and navy blue, so the color has a nice depth to it. I used the sizing chart in the pattern, but needed to remove about six inches of elastic in the back once I tried it on. I would definitely size down the next go around.
ETA: I also added six inches to the length of the skirt because I prefer midi-length to just below the knee, and I had the fabric to do it.
And, I realized last night that if I paired it with the blouse I just made, it looks a lot like Belle’s blue dress in Beauty and the Beast. I really need to make a hair bow from the fabric scraps and a white petticoat. She always was my favorite Disney princess.
AIMR
(Linda -2026 time to regroup and renew :us:)
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Turned out lovely! I like that you are choosing nice fabrics that will wash and wear well and make your wardrobe timeless! This would look lovely with a print top as well since the color is so versatile! Will you be using this pattern again? I think it would be great in a plaid or print as well.
I am mad at myself for throwing out my most favorite pinafore style jumper from the 1970’s. It was a Betsy Johnson pattern that looked similar to your pattern.Who knew that dresses would actually be more comfortable than some pants!?
I probably will make another one at some point. I do tend to shy away from using prints since that does cut down on the versatility of the garment, and also makes cutting the fabric a bit trickier. That being said, my next few garments will probably be florals and plaids.
Skirts and dresses - with elastic waistbands - have become the mainstays of my wardrobe at this point. Like @Bunny1kenobi said, they’re like crotchless yoga pants. I always feel feminine and put-together in a skirt/dress, it’s so simple to put an outfit together, and, yeah, soooo comfortable.
I rarely go anywhere I need to dress up for, so comfy and casual (and easily laundered) is my main goal! Flouncing about the house like a storybook princess whilst doing the dishes and laundry certainly has it’s charms, though.
I really need to make a hair bow from the fabric scraps and a white petticoat. She always was my favorite Disney princess.
Princesses just ARE… we don’t need to be fancy! 
Right, ladies?
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