The Dulcie Pinafore

Designed with autumn layers in mind, Dulcie brings 60s charm to a structured pinafore dress.

 

New Extended Size Range – A to F cups in sizes 6 to 34!
Up to hip 159.5cm or 62 3/4″

Check out the new Size Guide Info here.

 

The Details

Dulcie is a structured, button-down pinafore dress with a square neckline and semi-fitted A-line skirt with square in-set pockets.

Princess seams provide shaping through the bodice for a smooth fit over the bust and back, and deep roomy pockets carry all of your daily essentials.

The bodice is fully lined for a clean inside finish, and optional top-stitching in key areas can add a modern element to an otherwise 60s mod design.

Wear Dulcie over light-weight blouses and shirts or fitted knit tops, for a warm layered dress. If you’re heading into the warmer months however, and don’t want to be wearing additional layers, Dulcie has plenty of coverage and is able to be worn on its own as a sleeveless summer dress.

Dulcie works perfectly paired with any of the JLH knit top patterns (Dulcie is styled here with a Gable Top, but Ostara, Bronte and Vielle would also look lovely) as well as the Aisling Blouse.

Throw on a cardigan and a pair of gumboots for a stroll, or layer with a shirt and add heels for the office.

 

New Sizing

With the addition of the extended size range, all JLH patterns have had a slight measurement makeover to ensure everything is cohesive.

You can find the new sizing information here, including how to choose your cup size. Make sure you re-measure yourself, then compare these to the new sizing tables.

The Dulcie Pinafore can be purchased in both the Original and Curve sizes individually, or in an economical bundle option where you can access both size ranges, from 6 to 34 with cups A to F.

You can find out a bit more about the new JLH Curve block and patterns here.

 

Multiple Bust Cups – A to F

If you were ever worried about performing FBAs on princess seams, worry no more…

Dulcie includes pattern pieces for A to F cups, so that you’ll no longer need to make additional bust adjustments for the perfect fit.

Included in the instructions are a full set of Finished Garment Measurements, as well as detailed instructions on choosing the right size for your unique shape.

 

Skill Level

Dulcie is a perfect project for intermediate seamstresses or confident beginners looking to up-skill.

 

Tutorials

Several tutorials will cover some of the trickier steps in the coming weeks…

• How do to a Bust Adjustment on a Princess Seam
• Finishing the Waistband
• Hemming the Skirt

 

Fabric Options

The Dulcie Pinafore is best suited to mid-weight fabrics with some structure. Denim, corduroy, wool, suitings, tweeds and mammoth flannel will make a great Dulcie Pinafore.

For the bodice lining, look for light-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn or voile to help reduce seam allowance bulk.

Note: if you are using a bulky/thick fabric, you may want to cut your second waistband (the one that will sit on the inside of the dress) in a lighter weight fabric to reduce bulky seams.

 

Meet the Models

Stacey – Denim Dulcie

Stacey is wearing a 20D Curve Dulcie Bodice. The waist has a half grade between the 20 and 22 then back to an 18 in the hip. No other pattern adjustments were made for Stacey, other than leaving off the bottom 2 buttons for personal preference.

Stacey has a difference of 8cm between her HB and FB, which put her closest to a D cup (which is 7.5cm). She is also 1.5cm smaller than the straight 20D full bust, but after trying on the toile, we decided to keep the circumference of the 20D as is, to allow for slightly thicker layers to be worn underneath.

High Bust: 107cm / 42 1/8″

Full Bust: 115cm / 45 1/4″

Waist: 99cm / 39″

Hip: 119cm / 46 7/8″

Height: 168cm / 5″ 6′

 

Jen – Red wool herringbone Dulcie

Jen wears a 10D Original Dulcie bodice, grading out to a 12 at the waist with a half grade at the hip between a 10 and 12. No other adjustments were made to the pattern.

High Bust: 84cm / 33 1/8″

Full Bust: 91.5cm / 36″

Waist: 76cm / 30″

Hip: 101cm / 39 3/4″

Height: 170cm / 5″ 7′