FREE overall pattern!

Today I’ve got a new pattern for an old post. This free overall pattern has gotten the most pageviews of any post on this blog… Probably because its a free pattern…. So I decided it was time for a little update and revamp of the pattern… I’m using the same pattern, but I have tried to make it clearer and better quality for your personal use only… So, let’s check out what I made before we move on to how you can make one. The green one is a 3T and the red one a 2T, both made from this pattern.

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I’m so excited to share my first tutorial with pattern! The best part; its completely FREE. (for personal use only) Please let me know if you have any questions or comments after sewing your own overalls! This pattern is two sizes, around a 2T and 3T. These instructions are intended for those of you who are already sew-ers.{you know… those of you who sew, not who are in the gutter! ha!} Let’s get started!

1. Print out and tape the pattern pieces. Match the symbols for the pieces that cover multiple pages. Find a fabric for the overalls and a colorful thinner material for the lining. I used a light canvas type for the outside and a normal cotton print for the lining. You should have the following pieces:
   1. Front pants
   2. Back pants
   3. Pockets (this will look different than the pictures, but I changed the pattern for the better!
   4. Back  top lining
   5. Back pockets and front top pockets
   6. Waistband (no pattern, just measure waist, divide in ½, then add 3 inches. Cut 2 ½ inches tall)
   7. Top bib
   8. Top bib lining
   9. Two straps (I used the waistband dimensions for each strap on mine.
   10. Four buttons.
   11. a overall sketch, mine included colored cuffs, which I ended up NOT adding… you can if you want…

2. Pin and sew front seam of pant bottom. I finished all seams with a zig zag and topstitch after)

3. Pin front pant pockets (right sides together), sew, fold back and topstitch.
4. Sew pocket together, right sides in. One corner cut to one full pocket. Make sure the two corner cuts are facing opposite directions. So you two pockets will face out. For more details at putting in a pocket see this Pocket Shorts post. Basically the same shorts without an overall bib. Pin top waist to pockets to keep in place.

5. Sew bib top, turn, topstitch. Finish bottom edge.

6. turn under the top bib pocket to finish the edge. Center and sew to top.
7. sew waistband, turn and topstitch. **clip corners before turning**

8. take back lining. Sew back center seam. Finish the bottom edge.

9. Sew back center seam of main bibs. Finish edge.

10. Sew lining to back (right sides together), turn, topstitch.

11. Hem pockets and sew to back butt area.

12. Sew straps around, turn and topstitch. Can use two of the same fabric, or one side with lining fabric if desired.

13. Sew straps to back top. At this point I would check the angle you want the straps attached to the back. Mine was a little off, try on, and pin first. ( I just stitched them together, nothing fancy)

15.  sew waistband to short front bottoms, then add the bib top.

16.  find 4 buttons. Two for sides and two for top. Mark and sew buttonholes. Sew on buttons.

YOU DID IT! I would love to hear feedback on this pattern and instructions. Thanks!! I’ve tried to make the pattern the best sharpie traced free overall pattern I can… But, do know that its not a professional for-sale standard! {grin} thanks!
I made a few other versions

and then we tried to take photos of the cousins wearing them…

It went down hill SO fast… {this summer we will have 7 kids under 6 trying to get a good photo! Wish me luck!}

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