Light Denim Overalls with Patch Pockets
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for light denim short overalls featuring a practical side zipper and ample patch pockets.
When To Wear
This comfortable and stylish garment is perfect for:
- Casual Outings: Ideal for relaxed daytime activities like picnics, festivals, or strolls.
- Summer & Spring Wear: Its short length and recommended light fabrics make it perfect for warmer weather.
- Everyday Comfort: A laid-back yet chic choice for daily wear, errands, and informal gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed fit short overalls (shortalls) designed for comfort and ease of movement.
Bib: High-cut bib front providing classic overall styling, with a gently scooped upper back.
Closure: Practical side zipper closure for easy wear, complemented by adjustable shoulder straps that fasten with buttons at the front bib.
Pockets: Two large, functional patch pockets are prominently placed on the front leg panels, offering convenient storage.
Length: Short leg length, finishing above the knee for a casual and warm-weather appropriate look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as zipper insertion, patch pocket application, armhole binding, and strap construction with buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight fabrics with some body for optimal structure and comfort:
- Denim fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Cotton fabric for armhole binding
- 1 zipper, 12 cm long
- 2 buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: denim fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: cotton fabric for armhole binding; 1 zipper 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.
- Fold the left and right half pieces right sides together and stitch the center back and front seam. 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. Fold the binding with the armhole edge right side out 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.
