Light Denim Overalls with Patch Pockets

Name: Light Denim Overalls with Patch Pockets
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2312
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2312

Women's denim short overalls with a straight-topped bib front and back cut in one with wide legs, bias-bound armholes, straps that button to the front bib, and large patch pockets on the legs. A 12 cm zip in the left side seam opens it. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: denim from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Light Denim Overalls with Patch Pockets

When To Wear

In late spring and summer, over a T-shirt or a light top.
For weekends, holidays, gardening and days out.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose and straight, with wide short legs.

Length: Shorts length.

Front: Bib cut in one with the front legs, with a straight upper edge turned under and topstitched; a centre front seam topstitched 0.5 cm from the seam.

Closure: 12 cm zip at the top of the left side seam. The straps are topstitched under the upper edge of the back and fasten with two buttons on the front bib; their length is adjusted before the buttonholes are made.

Pockets: Two large patch pockets on the sides of the legs, with a topstitched 2 cm top hem.

Back: Back bib cut in one with the legs, with a centre back seam topstitched 0.5 cm from the seam.

Finishing: Armholes bound with 4 cm cotton bias binding folded in half and topstitched along the fold; straps topstitched 0.5 cm from the edge; leg hems turned up 3 cm.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and straight seams; the main techniques are a side zip, patch pockets, armhole binding and buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Denim from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Cotton fabric for the armhole bias binding
1 zip, 12 cm long
2 buttons

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, the patterns include seam allowances; if the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: Hem allowance – 3 cm, top edge of pocket allowance – 2 cm; top edge of front and back halves allowance – 1.5 cm; other seams – 1 cm. Attention! First of all, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Front Half – 2 pieces
- Back Half – 2 pieces
- Strap – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Serge the allowances of the left side seam separately. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark to the bottom, press the allowances open. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
Serge the allowance of the top edge of the Pocket, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Serge the side and bottom edges of the pocket, press to the wrong side, place on the pant legs according to the markings and topstitch.
Stitch the inseams, press the allowances towards the back and serge.
Place the left and right halves right sides together and stitch the center back and center front seams. Press the allowances to the left side and serge. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
Cut a bias binding from cotton fabric 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise right side out and press. Place the binding on the right side of the armhole edge and stitch. Clip the allowances. Fold the binding to the wrong side and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
Serge the top edges of the Front and Back Halves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Fold the Straps in half lengthwise right sides together and stitch along the long and one short side. Turn right side out, straighten, press, topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge. Serge the raw short edge.
Place the Straps under the top edge of the Back Halves and topstitch. Sew buttons onto the top edge of the Front Halves. Adjust the length of the straps and make buttonholes on them.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.