Meet Noa, the polished pinafore that’ll quickly become a wardrobe fave. With a princess seam bodice, exposed zip, and optional D ring adjuster, Noa blends classic lines with modern details. Its award-winning instructions will teach you to install the zip and attach a facing using the clever “burrito method”. Layer Noa over T-shirts, blouses, and roll necks for year-round style. 

• Semi-fitted silhouette, subtly shaped with princess seams and waist darts 

• High waistline with optional D ring adjuster at the back for a customisable fit 

• Exposed zip front opening 

• Choice of round neck or V neck, finished with an all-in-one facing 

• Choice of mini or knee-length hemline 

SKILL LEVEL - intermediate

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as denim, corduroy, twill, jacquard, wool suiting, with or without a little stretch. 

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see images)

• Matching thread

• Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric):

  Sizes 1-6: 65cm (25⅝in)

  Sizes 7-14: 75cm (29½in)

  Size 15: 125cm (49¼in)

• Closed-ended metal zip:

  Sizes 1-6: 30cm (12in) for round neck or 20cm (8in) for V neck

  Sizes 7-15: 32cm (13in) for round neck or 22cm (9in) for V neck

  (link inside pattern to free tutorial on shortening a longer zip)

• Optional: 2 x 30mm (1⅛in) D rings for waist adjuster

• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl regular or adjustable zip foot