Coyote Roly!
This is my second Roly Poly Pinafore (first one here!), and I loved making this one as much as the last.
This pattern is so many things that I love - simple to sew, easy to customize, and showcases your fabric choices beautifully. Rachael pretty much knocked this one out of the park!
the roly-poly is a pinafore-style tunic top with crossover back that fastens at the shoulder with two buttons. it features clean lines, neckline pleat, optional in-seam pockets, and is reversible. whether you layer your roly-poly with a colorful cardi and skinnies, pair with your favorite summer skirt, or use as a keep-clean smock, this tunic fits perfectly into the wardrobe of the easy, simple days of childhood.
This version is sewn in a dark blue/grey super soft chambray, and a woodland print on the inside. Though this pinafore is totally reversible, I didn't add buttons to the inside of this one because I am so madly in love with this coyote that I can't imagine ever keeping him hidden!
To make the coyote pocket, I used this printable fabric, and an image from this Etsy seller. I printed it out, then sewed it to some natural colored muslin with right sides together, leaving room to turn it rightside out, then top stitched it to the pinafore, leaving a long space open along the top to make it a pocket!
Isn't he handsome?!
Here's a shot of the inside fabric! So cute. ALL the woodland creatures ALL the time. :D
Photoshoot day was a washout! What a bummer! But here's the pinafore on Emmy out in the rain:
She loves the pocket!
Thanks to Rachael for inviting me along on the Roly Poly Tour! I adore this pattern!
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That's so cute, Sarah! The pocket is a WONDERFUL idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kenda!! :D
DeleteThis is so adorable and the coyote is wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!!
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Thank you Jayne! :D
DeleteI love the pattern, and imagine it can be used with a lot of cute images done the same way. If I don't happen to win a pattern, how can I buy one? suninvited@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! Emailed you. :)
DeleteI love your take on this pattern - the coyote is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, Trudy! :D
DeleteHi, Sarah! This is soooo cute! The combination of this pinafore and coyote is perfect!! I really love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Shino!
DeleteLove the coyote pocket!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rebecca!
DeleteThe most perfect pocket ever! Your turning skills must be amazing cause I wouldn't have guessed you stitched and turned it. Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks Ajaire!
Deletelove your coyote version! i really want to make one-think i can pull it off even though i've never sewn a button hole before?
ReplyDeleteOf course, Lynn! Emailed you. :)
DeleteThat is super cool, she is one lucky girl - thanks for sharing the details
ReplyDelete:) Thank you memmens!
Deletethat pocket is BOH, girl!! love it :)
ReplyDeleteGIRL your pattern is BOH!
DeleteI LOVE this version, Sarah! The coyote pocket is genius. Where did you get the bear fabric / what is it? I love that too! Thanks for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteEmailed you, Kristin. ;)
DeleteWow, that is super cute and an ingenious pocket.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Owlish!
DeleteA coyote pocket?? Ingenious!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn!!!
DeleteYour pinafore is so awesome! What a clever cookie you are to make the coyote a pocket, neat! It's been great getting all these wonderful ideas and seeing everyone's pinafores. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you and Rachael for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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Absolutely, Jodi! And thank you! :D
DeleteI saw this on Pinterest and thought "SO adorable!!!". I was trying to figure out what store was selling it. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteShannon, thank you so much! What a great compliment!
DeleteWell yeah! I want a roly poly! I love the coyote pocket. Great side-eye on him!
ReplyDeleteLaura, you know we have side-eye down to a science over here. ;)
DeleteWhat's the bear fabric? It's great.
ReplyDeleteThe bear fabric is called Barnyard Dandy's by Robert Kaufman.... It's very old, I think! :)
DeleteThat is the coolest pocket ever! I love your version - the lining is really cute too.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to sew some of these for my granddaughters. Love the coyote!
ReplyDeleteSo many great ideas for this pattern! I LOVE the pocket!!
ReplyDeleteI love your variation! This is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOh, and my email is hello (at) sewbon (dot) com :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesooooome! I didn't realize at first that the coyote is a pocket. Now that I've seen this and some other versions I totally see the need for a custom pocket on one of these. Love the chambray too. It's such a wonderful fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love the pocket!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance
Love the pocket! What a cool idea!!
ReplyDeleteSo clever using the coyote feature as a pocket as well, your daughter must love that! I'm loving all the different looks from this pattern tour! nlczerw(at)gmail(dot)com just in case;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome....!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful idea.
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Cute.........Idea!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
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so adorable! great idea!
ReplyDeleteMy nieces would look so cute in these! thanks for the chance to enter!
ReplyDeletejessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
I love this pinafore and all the different versions of it.
ReplyDeletelove the coyote pocket
Love that the coyote functions as a pocket, great idea
ReplyDeleteEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEmmy!
ReplyDeleteShe looks adorable, and I love the pockets!
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The pocket is amazing! I would love to win and try out the pattern.
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Very handsome coyote!
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I love love LOVE your coyote pocket! What a smashing idea - printable fabric and T&Ting to make a pocket! Do you suppose it'll wash well? Thanks for the giveaway chance!
ReplyDeleteLaura (www.CraftyHour.com)
It's so darling, and I love how you've styled your little lady too, she looks perfect in it!! It fits her like a dream, not too boxy or anything. Great job!
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What a cute, original idea for a pocket!!! atabanana29(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is so cute - it would make some cute dresses for my little girl!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! thanks for the chance!
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