Tilly and the Buttons Cleo dungaree and pinafore dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress
Cleo pinafore & dungaree dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Cleo Pinafore + Dungaree Dress

PDF Sewing Pattern
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PATTERN FORMAT

Fan favourite Cleo is a pinafore or dungaree dress that’s easy to sew and easy to wear. Throw it on over a t-shirt, blouse or roll-neck sweater for year-round style.

Once you try Cleo, you’ll wonder how you lived without it!

  • Perfect for beginner sewists
  • Make it either dungaree-style with buckles or as a pinafore with buttons
  • Choice of mini-length or knee-length hem with front split
  • Choice of patch pockets on the chest, hips and/or back
  • Looks great on all ages – and includes XS size for teens and tweens!

SKILL LEVEL - Beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Cleo sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Gill (floral dress) wears a size 5 (UK 14), Bethany (navy dress) wears a size 12 (UK 28), Emily (pink dress) wears a size 7 (UK 18) at the bust graded to size 6 (UK 16) at the hips and Lora (light denim dress) wears size 3 (UK 10).

Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 0 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

Size range: UK 4-34 / US 0-30 / EUR 32-62 / AUS 4-34

BODY MEASUREMENTS
SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
0
UK 4 / US 0 / EUR 32 / AUS 4
71cm
(28in)
56cm
(22in)
79cm
(31in)
1
UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6
76cm
(30in)
61cm
(24in)
84cm
(33in)
2
UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8
81cm
(32in)
66cm
(26in)
89cm
(35in)
3
UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10
86.5cm
(34in)
71cm
(28in)
94cm
(37in)
4
UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12
91.5cm
(36in)
76cm
(30in)
99cm
(39in)
5
UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14
96.5cm
(38in)
81cm
(32in)
104cm
(41in)
6
UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16
101.5cm
(40in)
86.5cm
(34in)
109cm
(43in)
7
UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18
112cm
(44in)
94cm
(37in)
114cm
(45in)
8
UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20
117cm
(46in)
99cm
(39in)
119.5cm
(47in)
9
UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22
122cm
(48in)
104cm
(41in)
124.5cm
(49in)
10
UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24
127cm
(50in)
109cm
(43in)
129.5cm
(51in)
11
UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26
132cm
(52in)
114cm
(45in)
134.5cm
(53in)
12
UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28
137cm
(54in)
119.5cm
(47in)
139.5cm
(55in)
13
UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30
142cm
(56in)
124.5cm
(49in)
144.5cm
(57in)
14
UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32
147cm
(58in)
129.5cm
(51in)
150cm
(59in)
15
UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34
152.5cm
(60in)
134.5cm
(53in)
155cm
(61in)

Supplies

  • Fabric (see below)
  • Matching thread
  • 0.5m (5⁄8yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
  • Dungaree version:
    2 x dungaree buckles and no-sew jeans buttons
    sizes 0-6: 30-35mm [1¼-1½in] wide
    sizes 7-15: 40-45mm [1 5/8in–1¾in] wide
  • Button version:
    2 x 15-20mm (5/8–3/4in) buttons and buttonhole foot for your sewing machine
  • Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch needle
  • Sewing machine and basic tools

Fabric Suggestions

Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

Mini 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 5/8 yd)
  • sizes 7-10 - 2m (2 1/4 yd)
  • sizes 11-15 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

115cm (45in) wide

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 1/4 yd)
  • sizes 7-10 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)
  • sizes 11-15 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

PDF Sewing Pattern

You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

Customer Reviews

Based on 24 reviews
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Lindsay Taylor
Cleo

Im giving this a great review, however I'm starting to wish I hadnt bought it!
I made a Cloe pinafore for my daughter. She loved it, yay.
So, she asked for another. I obliged and she loved it.
So, she asked for another - I obliged and she loved it.
See what I mean here? Its too bloomin good hehehe

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Deborah Burbidge
Firm favourite

I like this so much I have made it three times. Two times with 8 wale courdroy and once with a lovely canvas print. All three versions turned out great. I used dungaree buckles and added pockets to front and back. I made the knee length version but this last one I added a few inches. Had super fun making this and am really pleased with results.

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V.C.
Easy, lovely, fun

I'll repeat the review I wrote for another Tilly and the Buttons pattern: her patterns are the best. They are easy to follow, yet lovely and fun to sew. Tilly's videos are extremely clear and straightforward. Honestly, this brand is my favorite!

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Sandra
My first make!

This was the furst thing I made to wear when I took up dressmaking after many years of not sewing and I love it! So much so that I immediately made another one 🤣 Brilliant instructions - perfect if you need a bit of reassurance or are new to sewing.

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Claire Rogan
Really professional looking garment

I love this pattern! So easy to follow, great photos with the instructions, and it looks really professional at the end!

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