Overalls are my favorite blend of style and utility—just right for workwear, casual outings, or even dressed-up occasions. Once upon a time, sewing overalls wasn’t an easy option for me. I hadn’t learned how to grade patterns, and pattern companies didn’t offer many options in my size.
Sewing your own overalls offers the opportunity to customize fit, fabric, and features to suit your body and lifestyle—and nowadays, you can find patterns in extended sizes and a variety of styles, ensuring overalls for nearly every body type and every occasion.
Fabric Suggestions
When choosing fabrics for your overalls, consider how the material affects the finished garment. If you’ve got a utility-style pattern, durable fabrics like denim, canvas, twill, or corduroy provide structure and longevity. These fabrics lend a classic and sturdy aesthetic to your overalls.
For a more relaxed and casual vibe, opt for lightweight and breathable fabrics such as linen, Tencel, or chambray. These materials can be for creating overalls that are soft, comfortable, and easy to wear in warmer weather or for everyday activities.
If you’re looking to make a statement, consider luxurious fabrics like velvet, silk, or jacquard. These options transform overalls into elegant pieces, making them suitable for special occasions.
Erin Overalls by Tilly and the Buttons
The Erin Overalls blend comfort and versatility. They offer an easy-fitting style, adjustable shoulder ties, and a choice of three leg lengths. Details like front panel seams for fitting refinement, a lined bib for a polished finish, and in-seam front pockets add style and practicality. Whether you choose low-stretch knits or wovens, these overalls are simple to sew and endlessly wearable.
Women’s sizes range from 2 to 30 (bust 30 inches to 60 inches, waist 24 inches to 53 inches, hip 33 inches to 61 inches).
Harlene Overalls by Merchant & Mills
These overalls are for sewists ready to take on a challenge and create a practical and stylish garment. With inspiration drawn from traditional workwear, this pattern focuses on durable construction. It includes classic details such as reinforced pockets, an X-shaped back, side buttons, and front bib pocket. It also has back waist darts and patch pockets. The relaxed, oversized fit is comfortable and versatile. You can easily tailor the fit to match your style.
This pattern is available in U.K. sizes 6 to 28 (bust 31-1/2 inches to 55 inches, waist 24-3/4 inches to 48-1/2 inches, hips 34-3/4 inches to 57-1/2 inches).
Yanta Overalls by Helen’s Closet
The Yanta Overalls offer a casual look with an easy, pull-on design. Beginner-friendly and available in sizes 0 to 34 with bust adjustment options, the design features a V-shaped back, five patch pockets including the pointed chest pocket, and button-secured straps. Whether you make the overalls as summer shorts (as Preya did), or go with cropped pants, Yanta is versatile and fun to sew.
This pattern is available in U.S. sizes 0 to 30 (bust 31 inches to 54 inches, waist 24 inches to 48 inches, hip 33 inches to 58 inches).
Burnside Bibs by Sew House Seven
The Burnside Bibs have a special surprise: gathers at the back waist. The straps that transition to narrower ties offer many options for tying. Front bib options include a scoop neck or straight front. Two pant styles include a fitted back pant with back waist darts and an invisible side zipper or a looser back pant that slips over the hips with no closure. Back patch pockets are another option. The wide legs can be made long or cropped.
This intermediate-level pattern comes in sizes 00 to 20 (bust 31 inches to 47 inches, waist 23-1/2 inches to 39-1/2 inches, hip 34 inches to 50 inches).
Juliana Martejevs Maisie Overalls
The Maisie Overalls pattern offers so ways to make sewing overalls a fun and easy project. Designed for everyday wear, work, or a bold fashion statement, these overalls have roomy pockets, adjustable straps, and a relaxed fit for all-day ease. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can make these for any season.
This pattern is available in sizes XXS to XXL (bust 32-1/4 inches to 45-1/2 inches, waist 24-1/2 inches to 37-3/4 inches, hip 35-1/2 inches to 48 inches) or you can order your pattern made-to-measure. You read that correctly: Made-to-measure patterns are available.
The Otis Overalls by Sew Liberated
The Otis Overalls add a touch of whimsy to classic utility wear, blending modern design with everyday comfort. The ankle-length design has a lantern cuff and shaped lower-leg seams, to create an unusual silhouette. The relaxed fit, dropped crotch, and ample pockets are stylish, and the gathered back and drawstring waist ensure an easy pull-on fit. Versatile for any season, the Otis Overalls can easily be worn for everyday activities and casual outings.
This pattern is a digital PDF and includes sizes 0 through 34 (bust 31 inches to 58.5 inches, waist 25 inches to 52.5 inches, hips 33.5 inches to 61 inches).
We hope you will try making one of these designs. When you’re done, be sure to share pictures in our Reader’s Closet gallery or share on Instagram and tag #memadethreads.
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