Buy the S9835 Dress and Pinafore Apron sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Pullover dress with front buttons and convertible collar has pintucked bodice, elasticized waist and short puffed sleeves, lace trim and self-fabric bow accent. Roomy tabard style apron in above or below knee length has patch pockets and side ties that can be tied around the body for a snug fit or in bows at the sides for a more relaxed fit. See envelope for more information.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Calico, chambray, cotton types, linen types, seersucker. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (XS-S-M-L-XL), approx. UK sizes A (4 – 18), based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A: Five 1/2" (1.3cm) buttons, one pkg. of 1/2" (1.3cm) double fold bias tape, 1 1/4 yds. (1.2m) of 3/8" (1cm) elastic, 2 3/8 yds. (2.1m) of 1" (2.5cm) flat lace or eyelet.

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