Jenny Overalls & Trousers Pattern

19 reviews

As a beginner learning to sew, Closet Core patterns instructions are the best I have encountered. Even when I am doing a pattern from another company I refer to Closet Core Sew Along. I don't think I would have stuck with sewing if I had not come across the business!!! Thank you!

I've made both the shorts and the shorts-length overalls so far, and definitely plan to make some trousers as well! Love the fun details like the side zip. This was my first time doing a lapped zipper and it was a bit tricky, but very satisfying.

I love the way this project came together with all the nice details. I have made long pants, overall shorts and finally a pair of cropped overalls. I used linen - because summer, but I am dying to make a pair (or two out of corduroy, maybe velvet for Christmas? Hmm ...
So yeah, I dig this pattern!

I had a great experience sewing these, between the instruction booklet and the additions on the blog. I made short overalls for my first pair, grading between size 6 bust, 8 waist, and 10 hips with a full tummy adjustment, and they fit perfectly. I'll definitely be using these for the plain shorts and possibly trouser version soon.

I am so, so happy with this pattern. I had been searching for a 1940s style overall pattern and loved that this one can also be made as pants or shorts. I first made a straight size 8 overalls with no fit alterations, and they really fit very well! For my second pair I did a swayback adjustment and now have a perfect fit! For reference, my waist is 28” and hips 37”. I’m short waisted and have a slightly rounded belly thanks to motherhood. I’m 5’3”, so I did cut off 2.5” from the legs before hemming. The instructions are thorough and easy to follow, especially if you have sewn pants with a zipper before. This will now be my go-to pattern for 1940s style pants and shorts.

P.S. I have received soooo many compliments when wearing my Jenny overalls out and about!

Challenging pattern, learned a lot, cute overalls!