Cleo Dungaree Dress Pattern (US0-30)

The Cleo pattern by Tilly and the Buttons is super cute and super simple to sew, with no fiddly zips and minimal fitting required – hooray! Make it dungaree-style with buckles, or as a pinafore with button fastenings. Choose from mini length or knee length with optional centre-front split, patch pockets on front or back, and optional contrast topstitching. Wear Cleo all year round, layered over a t-shirt, shirt or sweater – the relaxed style makes it oh so comfortable! This easy-to-use sewing pattern will take you through the steps to making the Cleo dungaree dress, with jargon-busting instructions and photos showing you how to sew each part.

Sizes: US 0-30
Notions: thread; 0.45 (5/8 yards) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric); 2 x 30-35mm (1¼ - 1½") wide dungaree buckles (sizes 0-6) or 2 x 40-45mm ( 1 5/8in–1 ¾in) wide  (sizes 7-15) and 2 x no-sew jeans buttons OR 2 x 15-20mm buttons and buttonhole foot for your sewing machine;
Additional Optional Notions: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch/embroidery needle
Suggested Fabrics: Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.
Skill Level: Beginners

Fabric Requirements: 

56in Wide Fabric

Midi Length:

• Sizes 0-6: 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
• Sizes 7-10 1.8m (2yd)
• Sizes 11-15 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Knee Length:

• Sizes 0-6 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
• Sizes 7-10 2m (2 1/4yd)
• Sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

45" Wide Fabric

Mini Length

• Sizes 0-6 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
• Sizes 7-10 2m (2 1/4yd)
• Sizes 11-15 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Knee Length

• Sizes 0-6 2m (2 1/4yd)
• Sizes 7-10 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
• Sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)