Jenny Overalls + Trousers Pattern (PDF)

Description

Inspired by vintage work-wear, Jenny is a modern interpretation of classic overalls and wide-leg trousers with an ultra-high rise, sleek, functional details and a comfortable all-day-long fit.

Make a more sophisticated version of dungarees with our well-proportioned bib and optional utility pocket, or omit the bib entirely and make a pair of wide-legged cropped pants, full-length pants or shorts. Optional details abound; mix and match the curved slash front pockets, faux fly front, single or double zipper waistband and rounded back patch pockets. To personalize even further, go all out with high contrast topstitching, or take a more minimalist approach for a clean, elegant finish.

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Fabric requirements

Yardage

Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

• VIEW A - OVERALLS WITH PANTS~ Sizes 0-8 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 10-14 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m)
• VIEW B - OVERALLS WITH SHORTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)
• VIEW C - TROUSERS ~ Sizes 0-6 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 8-14 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m)
• VIEW D - SHORTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6m)

Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

• VIEW A - OVERALLS WITH PANTS~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
• VIEW B - OVERALLS WITH SHORTS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
• VIEW C - TROUSERS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)
• VIEW D - SHORTS ~ Sizes 0-14 = 1.25 yd (1.2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

• VIEW A - OVERALLS WITH PANTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3.75 yd (3.4 m), Sizes 22-26 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 28-32 = 4.75 yd (4.3 m)
• VIEW B - OVERALLS WITH SHORTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 22-26 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 28-32 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)
• VIEW C - TROUSERS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 22-26 = 3.75 yd (3.4 m), Sizes 28-32 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m)
• VIEW D - SHORTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 22-32 = 2 yd (1.8 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

• VIEW A - OVERALLS WITH PANTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3 yd (2.7 m), Sizes 22-26 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 28-32 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
• VIEW B - OVERALLS WITH SHORTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 22-32 = 2 yd (1.8 m)
• VIEW C - TROUSERS ~ Sizes 14-32 = 3 yd (2.7 m)
• VIEW D - SHORTS ~ Sizes 14-20 = 1.25 yd (1.1 m), Sizes 22-26 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 28-32 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Suggested fabric type

Bottom-weight woven fabrics: denim, twill, canvas, gabardine, medium weight linen, jacquard and brocade.
Medium-weight woven fabric for pockets: shirting, chambray or quilting cotton (0.5 yd/0.45 m).

Supplies required

• Fusible interfacing (0.5 yd/0.45m for 58” wide interfacing, 1.25 yd/1.2m for 20” wide interfacing)
• Sturdy pants zipper: One or two 7” (18cm) zippers depending on the waistband style chosen
• 5/8” (16 mm) button: One or two depending on the waistband style chosen
• One pair of 1.5” (38mm) overall buckles & buttons for View A & B (can substitute button & buttonhole closure)
• Marking tool
• Polyester thread
• Optional: topstitching thread for higher contrast details
• Optional: tailors ham, for pressing back darts and crotch seams

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.

What's included

• Detailed instructions in English and French
• Layered A0 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: 3 pages
  • Sizes 14-32: 4 pages
• Layered A4 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: Pants: 44 pages, Shorts: 31 pages
  • Sizes 14-32: Pants: 53 pages, Shorts: 40 pages

Sewing level

Intermediate