Two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Noa pinafore dress sewing pattern. One model wears a floral needlecord Noa pinafore with a V neck and knee length hemline. The other model wears a white denim Noa pinafore with a round neck line and mini length.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman sitting in a chair wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Close up of a woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Close up of a woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Close up back view of a woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Back view of a woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Technical drawing of the Noa pinafore sewing pattern with different neckline and length options on a white background.
Pattern size chart for the Noa pinafore sewing pattern with body measurements and suggested pattern sizes.
Cover for the Noa pinafore sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons.
Back view of the Noa pinafore sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons.
Two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Noa pinafore dress sewing pattern. One model wears a floral needlecord Noa pinafore with a V neck and knee length hemline. The other model wears a white denim Noa pinafore with a round neck line and mini length.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman sitting in a chair wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Close up of a woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a multicoloured floral needlecord Noa pinafore dress with a long sleeved white roll neck top against a pink background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Close up of a woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Close up back view of a woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Back view of a woman wearing a white denim Noa pinafore dress with a black and white striped t shirt against a blue background.
Technical drawing of the Noa pinafore sewing pattern with different neckline and length options on a white background.
Pattern size chart for the Noa pinafore sewing pattern with body measurements and suggested pattern sizes.
Cover for the Noa pinafore sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons.
Back view of the Noa pinafore sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons.

Noa Pinafore

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
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PATTERN FORMAT

READY, SET, ZIP!

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. Our 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 

Make it easy – grab a Noa Hardware Kit with top-quality zip and D-rings, perfectly sized for your version!

SKILL LEVEL - For Improvers

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Noa? See our FREE tutorials including step-by-step videos on the burrito method and how to shorten a zip.

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Jess (white pinafore) is wearing a size 4 (UK 12) at the bust, graded to a size 5 (UK 14) at the waist, and a size 7 (UK 18) at the hips. Rita (floral pinafore) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22) at the bust and waist, graded to a size 10 (UK 24) at the hips.

                  We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

                  Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

                  BODY MEASUREMENTS
                  SIZE HIGH BUST BUST WAIST HIP
                  1
                  UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6                  		 71cm
                  (28in)                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 61cm
                  (24in)                  		 84cm
                  (33in)
                  2
                  UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 81cm
                  (32in)                  		 66cm
                  (26in)                  		 89cm
                  (35in)
                  3
                  UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10                  		 81.5cm
                  (32in)                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 71cm
                  (28in)                  		 94cm
                  (37in)
                  4
                  UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 91.5cm
                  (36in)                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 99cm
                  (39in)
                  5
                  UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14                  		 91.5cm
                  (36in)                  		 96.5cm
                  (38in)                  		 81cm
                  (32in)                  		 104cm
                  (41in)
                  6
                  UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16                  		 96.5cm
                  (38in)                  		 101.5cm
                  (40in)                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 109cm
                  (43in)
                  7
                  UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18                  		 101.5cm
                  (40in)                  		 112cm
                  (44in)                  		 94cm
                  (37in)                  		 114cm
                  (45in)
                  8
                  UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20                  		 106.5cm
                  (42in)                  		 117cm
                  (46in)                  		 99cm
                  (39in)                  		 119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  9
                  UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22                  		 112cm
                  (44in)                  		 122cm
                  (48in)                  		 104cm
                  (41in)                  		 124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  10
                  UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24                  		 117cm
                  (46in)                  		 127cm
                  (50in)                  		 109cm
                  (43in)                  		 129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  11
                  UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26                  		 122cm
                  (48in)                  		 132cm
                  (52in)                  		 114cm
                  (45in)                  		 134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  12
                  UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28                  		 127cm
                  (50in)                  		 137cm
                  (54in)                  		 119.5cm
                  (47in)                  		 139.5cm
                  (55in)
                  13
                  UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30                  		 132cm
                  (52in)                  		 142cm
                  (56in)                  		 124.5cm
                  (49in)                  		 144.5cm
                  (57in)
                  14
                  UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32                  		 137cm
                  (54in)                  		 147cm
                  (58in)                  		 129.5cm
                  (51in)                  		 150cm
                  (59in)
                  15
                  UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34                  		 142cm
                  (56in)                  		 152.5cm
                  (60in)                  		 134.5cm
                  (53in)                  		 155cm
                  (61in)

                  Supplies

                  • Fabric (see below)
                  • Matching thread 
                  • Sewing machine and basic tools, incl regular or adjustable zip foot 
                  • Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) –
                    Sizes 1-6: 65cm (25 5/8in) 
                    Sizes 7-14: 75cm (29 ½in)  
                    Size 15: 125cm (49 ¼in) 
                  • 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 

                  (see our free tutorial if you need to shorten a longer zip) 

                  N.B. If you plan to alter the length of the bodice, you’ll need a different length zip 

                  • Optional: 2 x 30mm (1 1/8in) D rings for waist adjuster 

                  Fabric Suggestions

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

                  Fabric Requirements


                  140cm (56in) wide 

                  Sizes 1-6: 
                  - Knee-length versions 1.7m (1 7/8yd) 
                  - Mini-length versions 1.6m (1 3/4yd) 
                   
                  Sizes 7-12: 
                  - Knee-length versions 2.2m (2 1/2yd) 
                  - Mini-length versions 2m (2 1/4yd) 
                   
                  Sizes 13-15: 
                  - Knee-length versions 2.3m (2 1/2yd) 
                  - Mini-length versions 2.1m (2 3/8yd) 


                  115cm (45in) wide 

                  Sizes 1-2: 
                  - Knee-length versions 1.8m (2yd) 
                  - Mini-length versions 1.7m (1 7/8yd) 
                   
                  Sizes 3-8: 
                  - Knee-length versions 2.2m (2 1/2yd) 
                  - Mini-length versions 1.9m (2 1/8yd) 
                   
                  Sizes 9-15: 
                  - Knee-length versions 3.1m (3 3/8yd) 
                  - Mini-length versions 2.9m (3 1/4yd) 

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