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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.
Suggested fabric:
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
Notions:
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