Overalls
Loose-fitting overalls (dungarees). This pattern includes extended sizes up to 66 1/2'' (169 cm) hips, 60 5/8'' waist (154 cm) and 65'' (165 cm) bust that also works for boys!
Relaxed oversize construction, slightly tapered leg, apron bib with pocket and adjustable racerback straps that buckle at the front. Equipped with 4 pockets (two hip pockets, to patch pockets in the back) and a carpenter pocket on one leg.
Make it in a denim or corduroy for a sturdy garment or in a lighter-weight woven for an easy-to-wear summer piece.
Print at home (A4 / US Letter): 54 pages
This was my first pattern I've used where I needed tobprint and assemble the pattern. While not difficult, it did take space and time. It was definitely my most difficult sew, so far. I wouldn't call it a beginner pattern. I missed some of the traditional markings/labels on other patterns labeling the crotch and traditional lengthening/shortening places.
However, I was grateful for some previous experience and appreciated the instructions. They were mostly easy to follow, but when sewing the waistband onto the bib I felt like it was telling me to sew it backward. So I sewed it the way I thought made sense and I am happy with it.
It is definitely a very baggy cut. It would also have been good to know before hand hiw wide the overall buckles should be. I originally bought 1.5 inch, and felt like they weren't wide enough for the straps of the plus size overalls. I'd still make the pattern again, should I need another pair of dunagrees, because they are comfy. (I did make them extra baggy as an Elephant costume.)
I have made two pairs already, and am loving these overalls. I followed my measurements and made a size 22, but did have a baggy hip and obviously baggy legs. I took in the legs from the inseam and they look a lot cuter. I don’t mind the roomy hip as it is more comfortable and not meant to be skin tight. I used funny fabrics and have gotten a lot of compliments so far! Good basic overall pattern, easy to whip up in a day, easy to adjust to your dream pair. Next I’m going to try stretching it out and making a pair for my husband!
I made these for my daughter and they were just what I remembered wearing in High School. They came together beautifully and were fun to sew with all the topstitching. You'll want to size down if you are looking for a slimmer fit as they have lots of ease due to their "vintage" styling. I wish I had been sewing in high school and I would have made a dozen pairs!
This is a great pattern if you like the REALLY baggy look. Would love to see this pattern in a slimmer style more like what is popular today. Other than that it sews up beautifully !
I bought this pattern years ago and probably have made it 20 times in all sorts of sizes from Maternity to little girls.