Women's overalls pattern

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The jumpsuit is an element of the women's wardrobe that has experienced a revival in recent years. New interpretations of this item of clothing appear, its silhouette, fabric, and style change. Nevertheless, the model remains the same overalls that are not so difficult to sew yourself. We will tell you how to make a pattern that will help you make a new thing.

Different types of women's overalls

First you need to decide what kind of thing you want to get in the end.. We will choose among the most common options for women's overalls.

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The name suggests that this item of clothing covers the body as much as possible.

Indeed, it is sewn with long sleeves and trousers. This one is useful for everyday wear from autumn to spring.

Summer classic

Women's jumpsuit for summer is combination of classic trousers and bodice.

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It is usually made from light, thin fabric. It fits perfectly into a variety of styles, allowing its owners to feel comfortable on a hot day.

Summer sleeveless

The next option is similar to the classic model, but leaves shoulders and collarbones exposed.

This result is achieved by replacing the sleeves with thin straps, like a T-shirt.

With shorts

This outfit can become more democratic and lighter if shorten the legs, opening the legs.

With shorts and sleeveless

By replacing the sleeves with straps and shortening the legs as much as possible, you can get an open and cheerful beach model.

It must be taken into account that Within one type there are also many different options. Thus, the sleeves may differ in length and width, and the trouser legs may differ in the way they are cut. In addition, the top can be either narrow and fitted or large and baggy.

Important! It is not necessary to look for a model that you will like completely and unconditionally. Combine different patterns, taking from each what you found interesting.

This way you can create the outfit of your dreams with your own hands. For example, if you take the design of the top from one, the shape of the legs from another, the sleeves from the third.

Making a simple pattern

Let's figure out how to make a simple pattern for women's overalls yourself.

Algorithm for performing the work.

The simplest pattern requires that some starting points be found first. They can be patterns of different models of overalls. You can use the drawings of pants and T-shirts separately. Ready-made garments will also work. In addition, photographs from fashion magazines, imagination and common sense will come in handy.
It is convenient to start the modeling process based on a classic bodice pattern. There are two main ways to make paper stock.
First option: the finished pattern is printed in full size. And then, if necessary, make adjustments from it. This convenient for those who have a figure close to average standards.
Second option: build a pattern yourself according to the pattern offered by professionals. By specifying the dimensions of the shoulders, chest, neck, waist, and hips, you can model a more accurate pattern.
Then follows the selection of an option for the bottom of the overalls. These can be straight, tapered or flared pants. Print or draw the diagram you like one to one. And then combine it with the bodice blank you already have.

Important! Most likely, you will have to slightly adjust the pattern of the lower part of the outfit so that it is one piece with the upper one. To do this, the outer contour of the top of the trousers is expanded, adjusting them to the size of the bodice.

In order for the item to fit better at the waistline, a special overlap is provided. This is a distance of 2–3 cm between the lower and upper parts of the future overalls.

In this place, a decorative seam is sometimes sewn, a belt is made, or even an elastic band is inserted. You can do without the slouch, but then you need to deepen the seat height of the pants by 1–2 cm.

Important! When creating a pattern, be sure to include seam allowances of 1.5–2 cm. And in the lower part of the legs it is recommended to leave even more material, about 3–4 cm.

How to make a pattern for summer overalls with shorts

To sew overalls with shorts, you don’t have to look for the appropriate pattern. You can make it based on the pattern of a model with long legs. For example, the one whose construction was discussed above.

Just take it and reduce the size of the bottom part to 35–50 cm from the waistline, depending on preference. Don't forget to leave some space at the bottom for seam allowance! In this case it should be 2–3 cm.

How to make a denim overalls pattern

Denim overalls have remained a trendy fashion choice for many years. In general, its creation differs little from models made from other fabrics. It can also have sleeves or straps, long or short legs, and be narrow or loose.

But most often it is a jumpsuit. Having chosen the appropriate bottom option, you only need to cut out the bib and straps.

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However, in the process of sewing and modeling such a thing there is a feature dictated by the specifics of denim fabric. This matter, despite its high density and even roughness, has good stretch. Those wishing to make a tight-fitting item from such fabric should take this into account. That's why When creating a pattern, you need to use dimensions that are 0.5–1 cm smaller than required by standard calculations.

How to make a pattern for a jumpsuit with sleeves

You can take the same scheme with a classic bodice as a basis. You just need to add sleeves to the top of the outfit.

Work order

Extend the contour of the back shoulder. This will give you an auxiliary line.
From the extreme point of the shoulder, draw a beam at an angle of 15 degrees relative to the just constructed auxiliary line.
On the beam, set aside the length of the sleeve, which can be anything in the range of 20–50 cm.
From the resulting point, which marks the end of the sleeve, lay the perpendicular down.
On the perpendicular, set aside a sleeve width equal to at least half the circumference of the arm above the elbow plus 7 cm.
Draw a smooth curve connecting the side edge of the bodice and the bottom of the sleeve.

As a result, you will get a pattern with the simplest straight sleeves. Of course, its configuration can be much more complex and interesting.

Important! The sleeve can narrow or widen; have cutouts on the shoulders; and so on.Look at different models, photographs, catalogs and choose the most interesting and attractive option, in your opinion.

Useful tips

Often craftswomen who are planning to sew their own overalls have some quite natural questions. We will try to answer the most common of them.

How to model patterns for sizes 48–50

In women's magazines and stores, models up to size 48 are most often found. Larger sizes are much more difficult to find.

However - good news! — There is no fundamental difference in the process of modeling large and small things. Just use your parameters when creating a pattern. Measure your chest; waist, hip circumference; shoulder width. And be guided by the data received.

Or try to find ready-made patterns on the Internet - here you can sometimes find examples of models in sizes 52, 60 and even 64. You just need to look.