My Purple Parfait...

I've been sewing up the Colette pattern 'Parfait' for the Sew Weekly theme last week and I decided to make it into a 40's inspired pinafore.  Usually when I think of pinafores I think of autumn...but they would be perfectly lovely for spring as well (especially if you live in cooler climates)!

Here's some photos:

I made it out of a lightweight purple curduroy that I've had forever.  Nathalie asked about fitting this pattern.  You may have heard that the bust sizes run a bit large on this pattern.  Gertie does a great small bust adjustment or SBA tutorial for this very pattern.  In the end I didn't do an SBA because I knew that I wanted to wear this as a pinafore and needed a bit more space to wear some blouses underneath.  However, if I were to do it again, I might do a slight SBA anyways to take out some of the extra fabric on the sides.

This was my first time ever working with a modern pattern!!  The pattern instructions were fairly easy to understand but I did get confused at one point because they have the pattern piece, the lining and the interfacing and attach it all at once....I'm used to vintage patterns that 1) don't talk about interfacing at all, and 2) only mention other facings as an aside (i.e. 'attach facing' or 'make a bias facing') and 3) only give lining instructions if it is a coat or cape or jacket.

I tried out a new pincurl styling following inspiration from Sailing Over a Cardboard Sea who did a pincurl set to replicate Lucille Ball's hairstyle.  Mine is less Lucille Ball (I don't actually have bangs--so the curls were pretty long) but it is definitely 40's inspired:

I paired my new pinafore with my 1943 blouse.  I used some nice vintage looking buttons but I may go back and put self-covered buttons using the corduroy fabric.  What do you think?

One of my favorite parts of this pattern is the pockets.  They are so adorable and usable!  I think I might use the pockets on other outfits as well:

Have you sewn up the parfait pattern?  Or have you made a pinafore?  Do send me a link!!

Happy March! It's hard to believe it's that time of year already!!