FREE overall pattern!

***disclaimer***someone recently (and not nicely!) commented on the quality of the included pattern. I just want to say that it is a FREE pattern, so I didn't spend hours making it professional. Its the one I used and I am sharing it with all of you.... its not perfect and if anyone would like to make constructive comments after using it I would love to make changes. Thanks for looking!

 

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 sewers. Let’s get started!
Another option for pattern: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B0Yg62KzRPG9Zjk0MWUwOGQtMjA1OS00NGQ2LTg4MDAtYWFjYThiM2ZkMGY0&hl=en_US
Overall Pattern

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. Front pant Pockets
4. Back 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.

  

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 inside seams. 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. ( I just stitched them together, nothing fancy)

14. Sew the front shorts to the back shorts on the sides, then the crotch seam.

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.

17.  try on your intended child and hem the bottom.

YOU DID IT! I would love to hear feedback on this pattern and instructions. Thanks!!
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http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/
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http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2011/06/market-yourself-monday-pattern-re-mix.html
http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2011/06/we-did-it-wednesday.html
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2011/06/blog-link-party-and-giveaway-from-say-it-on-the-wall.html
http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/
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