Jenny Overalls & Trousers Pattern
Inspired by vintage work-wear, Jenny is a modern interpretation of classic overalls and wide leg trousers with an ultra-high rise, sleek, functional details and a comfortable all-day-long fit.
Make a more sophisticated version of dungarees with our well-proportioned bib and optional utility pocket, or omit the bib entirely and make a pair of wide-legged cropped pants, full-length pants or shorts. Optional details abound; mix and match the curved slash front pockets, faux fly front, single or double zipper waistband and rounded back patch pockets. To personalize even further, go all out with high contrast topstitching, or take a more minimalist approach for a clean, elegant finish.
Related Accessories: Jenny Hardware Kit
Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only
- See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here.
- Model notes: Our model is 5'-10" and is wearing a size 16.
Fabric and Supplies
SUGGESTED FABRIC
Bottom-weight woven fabrics: denim, twill, canvas, gabardine, medium weight linen, jacquard and brocade.
Medium-weight woven fabric for pockets: shirting, chambray or quilting cotton (0.5 yd/0.45 m).
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45"/1.14M FABRIC)
View A (Overalls with pants)
0-8 = 3.25yd / 3m, 10-14 = 3.5yd / 3.2 m, 16-20 = 3.75 yd / 3.5m
View B (Overalls with shorts)
0-8 = 1.75yd / 1.6m, 10-20 = 2.25yd / 2m
View C (Trousers)
0-6 = 2.75yd / 2.5m, 8-14 = 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.25yd / 3m
View D (Shorts)
0-8 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 10-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC)
View A (Overalls with pants)
0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-14 = 2.75yd / 2.5 m, 16-20 = 3 yd / 2.75m
View B (Overalls with shorts)
0-8 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 10-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m
View C (Trousers)
0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-20 = 2.75yd / 2.5m
View D (Shorts)
0-14 = 1.25yd / 1.2m, 16-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Fusible interfacing (0.5 yd/0.45m for 58” wide interfacing, 1.25 yd/1.2m for 20” wide interfacing)
- Sturdy pants zipper: One or two 7” (18cm) zippers depending on the waistband style chosen
- 5/8” (16 mm) button: One or two depending on the waistband style chosen
- One pair of 1.5” (38mm) overall buckles & buttons for View A & B (can substitute button & buttonhole closure)
- Marking tool
- Polyester thread
- Optional: topstitching thread for higher contrast details
- Optional: tailors ham, for pressing back darts and crotch seams
Details
Sewing level: Intermediate
Sizes: 0 - 20 (see our sizing chart here)
Finished measurements: See complete final measurements here
Instructions: English & French (French instructions available as PDF only)
Print at Home File (Letter & A4): 44 pages (pants), 31 pages (shorts), sizes are not layered.
Copy Shop: 1 page (36"x110" - North America), 3 pages (A0 - International), sizes are not layered.
Helpful Resources
Related Sewing Tutorials
- Free Pattern Bonus: Button Front Jenny Overalls
- Pants Fitting Tips
- How to Add Hip Buttons
- Sewing a Tabbed Waistband
- How to Sew a Lapped Zipper
- How to Sew Darts
- How to Install Overall Buckles
- How to Sew Perfect Buttonholes
Pattern Hacks & Inspiration
- Inspiration and Styling
- Easy Pattern Hacking: My Tapered Leg Jenny Overalls
- My Jenny Overalls with Center Front Buttons
I found the pattern easy to follow and full of online resources for the areas I needed help with. As a beginner, this was very helpful. The fit of the overalls is flattering and the wide pant leg makes it unique. I also enjoyed having so many options, i.e. overalls, pants, shorts, pockets and no pockets, etc. 10/10 in my book.
This are totally adorable! The pattern was easy to use. I made two pair.
I sewed a summer linen trousers and love it. Easy to sew and great fit! Thanks
This pattern is perfect for me! I made the overalls with a full inseam. It fits my curvy figure and I had to do very little adjusting. Classic shape! Can’t wait to make the trousers.
Bought this so I could make shortalls from a cute corduroy fabric I got a while back. This pattern is easy to understand if you have a solid base of sewing knowledge, and very easy to modify! Definitely recommend making a mockup out of muslin, secondhand fabric, or an old sheet first to test the fit, so your life will be easier when you're modifying the pattern.
I had a lot of fun making this!
