Sleeveless Overalls with Front Buttons and Pockets

Sleeveless Overalls with Front Buttons and Pockets

A women's sleeveless full-length work jumpsuit with a centre front button closure and a waistline seam at the front and back. Belt loops at the waist carry a self-fabric belt; there are patch pockets on the bodice and back trousers and front trouser pockets with side front panels.

When To Wear

• As workwear or a work uniform, over a T-shirt or a shirt.
• In warm weather on its own; over a long-sleeve top in the cooler months.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Bodice shaped by vertical waist darts at the front and back, joined to trousers with narrowing legs.

Length: Full length to the ankle.

Neckline: Round scoop neckline, finished with centre front facings and a back neckline facing cut on the fold.

Sleeves: Sleeveless.

Closure: Buttons at the centre front from the neckline to below the waist, with a button catch (underlap) cut on the fold.

Pockets: Two square patch pockets on the front bodice, two front trouser pockets with pocket bags and side front panels, and two patch pockets on the back trousers.

Back: Back bodice cut in one piece on the fold, with two waist darts.

Waist: Waistline seam with five belt loops (two at the front, three at the back) and a self-fabric belt cut on the fold.

Finishing: Topstitching on the neckline, armholes, closure, pockets, belt and hems.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Front trouser pockets with side panels, a faced button front with an underlap, a waistline seam joining bodice and trousers.

Fabric Recommendations

Strong, hard-wearing cotton and polyester fabric, for example Baltika.

Additional Supplies

• Buttons for the centre front
• Belt buckle