Love, love, love this pattern! This style looks great on all shape and sizes. The only changes made to the pattern are: front pocket has a snap, back closure is with snaps instead of buttons and the apron is fully lined. One of my all time favorite sewing patterns!
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So cute...the style, the fabric...nice work.