Unisex straight overalls pattern. 3 lengths: trousers, Bermuda shorts or shorts. Shape with slightly down crotches for a baggy look. 2 versions of straps: adjustable with buckles/sliders+buttons (Version 1), adjustable with multi-position buttons (Version 2). Optional side openings. Optional zipped fly opening. Front, bib and back pockets. Optional hammer pocket for trouser version. Lined bib. Loose fitting so that the overalls can be put on without opening the sides.
A timeless piece for all seasons with different skilllevels of stitching.
Sewing level: intermediate to advanced
Intermediate level: versions without side opening and without fly
Advanced level: versions with side opening and/or zip fly
What you will learn with this pattern: to make pockets, to make adjustable straps and, optionally, to make openings on the sides and to make a zip on the fly.
Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old
A free video is available on the site showing the complete assembly
Supplies and trims:
-
Main fabric: medium to heavy weight woven gabardine, canvas, twill, denim, heavy corduroy or baby corduroy, linen, woven waffle, jacquard.
-
Lining (at bib and waistband): poplin, chambray.
Tag you own creations or discover other creations with hashtag #ikateelyon
Fabrics in 140 cm (55'') width
Accessories:
- Optional webbing straps: 25 to 40 mm (1 -1⅝’’)wide cotton or polyester webbing depending on the desired look
- Straps version 1: 2 buckles and slider adapted to the width of the strap + 2 jeans buttons - 15 to 17 mm diameter (⅝ -¾’’)
- Straps version 2: 4 snaps or jeans buttons - 15 to 17 mm (⅝ -¾’’)
- Side opening option: 4 additional buttons or snaps - 15 to 17 mm diameter (⅝ -¾’’)
- Optional closed end thin nylon zip from 6 to 9 cm (2⅜ to 3½'')(it is possible to shorten a zip sold by the meter).
Zipper/zipper closure (real zip optional): the use of the zip is optional for boys and rather from 5-6 years old
Version 1: main fabric or webbing straps
Version 2: main fabric straps only
Age |
|
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
height |
in cm |
98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 134 | 140 | 146 | 152 |
height | in feet & inch |
3'3'' |
3'5'' | 3'7'' | 3'10'' | 4' | 4'2'' | 4'5'' | 4'7'' | 4'9'' | 5' |
Main fabric |
shorts/bermuda (cm) | 55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
100 |
shorts/bermuda (yard) | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/8 | |
trousers (cm) | 80 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
105 |
115 |
120 |
125 |
135 |
140 |
|
|
trousers (yard) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/4 | 1-1/4 | 1-3/8 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/2 | 1-5/8 |
Lining |
all versions (cm) | 25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
all versions (yard) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
3/8 | |
Webbing |
optional (cm) | 75 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
90 |
95 |
optional (yard) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | |
Buckles+sliders |
option version 1 | 2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
Snap/jean buttons (for straps) | version 1 / version 2 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 |
Snaps/buttons (for sides) | option | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Thin zipper -closed end |
optional (cm) | 6 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
optional (inch) |
2-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-3/4 |
2-3/4 |
3-1/8 |
3-1/8 |
3-1/2 |
3-1/2 |
NB: for the multicoloured linen version shown in the photo, we cannot give yardages per colour as there are many possible combinations
Hack with plastic clip buckles: the blue striped denim outfit is a hack (a variant) ...you just need to add 2 strips of fabric at the top of the bib to attach the bottom of the clips.
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Unisex straight overalls pattern. 3 lengths: trousers, Bermuda shorts or shorts. Shape with slightly down crotches for a baggy look. 2 versions of straps: adjustable with buckles/sliders+buttons (Version 1), adjustable with multi-position buttons (Version 2). Optional side openings. Optional zipped fly opening. Front, bib and back pockets. Optional hammer pocket for trouser version. Lined bib. Loose fitting so that the overalls can be put on without opening the sides.
A timeless piece for all seasons with different skilllevels of stitching.
Sewing level: intermediate to advanced
Intermediate level: versions without side opening and without fly
Advanced level: versions with side opening and/or zip fly
What you will learn with this pattern: to make pockets, to make adjustable straps and, optionally, to make openings on the sides and to make a zip on the fly.
Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old
A free video is available on the site showing the complete assembly
Supplies and trims:
-
Main fabric: medium to heavy weight woven gabardine, canvas, twill, denim, heavy corduroy or baby corduroy, linen, woven waffle, jacquard.
-
Lining (at bib and waistband): poplin, chambray.
Tag you own creations or discover other creations with hashtag #ikateelyon
Fabrics in 140 cm (55'') width
Accessories:
- Optional webbing straps: 25 to 40 mm (1 -1⅝’’)wide cotton or polyester webbing depending on the desired look
- Straps version 1: 2 buckles and slider adapted to the width of the strap + 2 jeans buttons - 15 to 17 mm diameter (⅝ -¾’’)
- Straps version 2: 4 snaps or jeans buttons - 15 to 17 mm (⅝ -¾’’)
- Side opening option: 4 additional buttons or snaps - 15 to 17 mm diameter (⅝ -¾’’)
- Optional closed end thin nylon zip from 6 to 9 cm (2⅜ to 3½'')(it is possible to shorten a zip sold by the meter).
Zipper/zipper closure (real zip optional): the use of the zip is optional for boys and rather from 5-6 years old
Version 1: main fabric or webbing straps
Version 2: main fabric straps only
Age |
|
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
height |
in cm |
98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 134 | 140 | 146 | 152 |
height | in feet & inch |
3'3'' |
3'5'' | 3'7'' | 3'10'' | 4' | 4'2'' | 4'5'' | 4'7'' | 4'9'' | 5' |
Main fabric |
shorts/bermuda (cm) | 55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
100 |
shorts/bermuda (yard) | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/8 | |
trousers (cm) | 80 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
105 |
115 |
120 |
125 |
135 |
140 |
|
|
trousers (yard) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/4 | 1-1/4 | 1-3/8 | 1-3/8 | 1-1/2 | 1-5/8 |
Lining |
all versions (cm) | 25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
all versions (yard) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
3/8 | |
Webbing |
optional (cm) | 75 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
90 |
95 |
optional (yard) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-1/8 | |
Buckles+sliders |
option version 1 | 2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
2+2 |
Snap/jean buttons (for straps) | version 1 / version 2 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 |
Snaps/buttons (for sides) | option | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Thin zipper -closed end |
optional (cm) | 6 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
optional (inch) |
2-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-3/4 |
2-3/4 |
3-1/8 |
3-1/8 |
3-1/2 |
3-1/2 |
NB: for the multicoloured linen version shown in the photo, we cannot give yardages per colour as there are many possible combinations
Hack with plastic clip buckles: the blue striped denim outfit is a hack (a variant) ...you just need to add 2 strips of fabric at the top of the bib to attach the bottom of the clips.