Jenny Overalls & Trousers Pattern
Inspired by vintage work-wear, Jenny is a modern interpretation of classic overalls and wide-leg trousers with 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 (print and PDF)
See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here.
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 made these in the long pant version and it was so much fun. I used a light floral fabric and pair them with a tank. Very spring/summer. Received compliments on the completed overalls from people when out and about. I felt...pretty...so thanks closer core.
This pattern is so good! The instructions are pretty clear and it creates a really flattering fit in my opinion. I’ve made overalls and some shorts so far and can’t wait to make some pants as well.
I love a pattern where I get 4 garments in one. The instrcutions were generally good and easy to follow for a beginner sewer (me!), but I could look up extra details/instructions when I got stuck on the waistband. Great fit, I love something high waisted that doesn't dig into my crotch. Don't bother with the faux fly though, that was just confusing and unnecessary
I recently made the Jenny shorts and overalls and as a beginner sewist, I was amazed at how easily this pattern came together, and even more amazed by how well they fit. What a satisfying, fabulous fitting project! Very very impressed.
So cute and the fit is great! I made the shorts version to test out the pattern and got lots of compliments. Excited to make the pants length version.
Like always, it’s a slow start for me. First I got excited, purchased pattern and than it took me weeks to print it out and try it. But once I started it was a winner. So far I made 3 variations, not the last ones. The size was super great, no alterations need and instructions are brilliant.
Congratulations for a great pattern, highly recommended
