Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Tipa Dungarees

Buy the Baby/Child Tipa Dungarees sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Tipa Dungarees are a breezy, relaxed dungaree for boys and girls. They look and feel organic in style, with little fuss and a simple silhouette. This sewing pattern has been designed with a loose fit that is perfect for playing and exploring, cross over back straps, side and front pockets, and shorts and trouser lengths.

A matching women's pattern is available here.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Main fabric: Light to medium weight cotton, chambray, linen, etc. Or medium to heavy weight denim, drill, twill, etc. // Lining fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabric.

Fabric requirements: 120 cm (47") wide fabric: Shorts, 0.75 - 1 m (7/8 - 1 1/4 yd) // Trousers, 0.75 - 1.25 m (7/8 - 1 3/8 yd) // Lining, 0.5 - 0.75 m (5/8 - 7/8 yd).

Sizing: 1 - 10 years. Please check the size chart. Use height as the main measurement.

Notions: Coordinating sewing thread; 2 medium buttons, approx. 2.5 cm (1") in width (or alternatives like snaps or velcro, or simply knot the straps) // Optional: Bias binding to finish the facing edge.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (27 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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