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Wide-leg overalls – Free sewing pattern download PDF #UP1058

Posted on May 23, 2025May 25, 2025 by Zelena

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These playful overalls feature adjustable straps with clasp closures, roomy straight legs, and pockets at the front for all your essentials. Designed with an easy pull-on fit, they pair nicely with a cropped top for a fun, laid-back look. Whether you’re enjoying a sunny day at the park or a backyard BBQ, these overalls are your go-to piece for a weekend vibe.

Download the FREE PDF sewing pattern, and sew your own handmade overalls now!

1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!


Material

  • 2.2 m (2 1/2 yd) 10-12 oz denim
  • All-purpose thread
  • Jeans needle (size 16-18)
  • OPTIONAL: topstitch or jeans thread
  • 2x overall clasp, 4 cm (1 1/2”) wide
  • 2x strap slider, 4 cm (1 1/2”) wide
  • 2x jeans or no-sew button, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide
  • Hammer

Important: Fabric requirements are based on a fabric width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, additional yardage may be required.


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Sizing Guide

This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!

XSSS/MMM/LLXL
Bust85 cm
(33 1/2″)
89 cm
(35″)
93 cm
(36 1/2″)
97 cm
(38″)
101 cm
(39 1/2″)
105 cm
(41″)
109 cm
(42 1/2″)
Waist64 cm
(25 1/2″)
68 cm
(27″)
72 cm
(28 1/2″)
76 cm
(30″)
80 cm
(31 1/2″)
84 cm
(33″)
88 cm
(34 1/2″)
Hips94 cm
(36 1/2″)
96 cm
(38″)
100 cm
(39 1/2″)
104 cm
(41″)
108 cm
(42 1/2″)
112 cm
(44″)
116 cm
(45 1/2″)

Finished garment measurements

Keep in mind that the final measurements have a bit of ease built in to let you move around freely when you’re wearing the garment.

XSSS/MMM/LLXL
Waist92 cm
(36 1/2″)
96 cm
(38″)
100 cm
(39 1/2″)
104 cm
(41″)
108 cm
(42 1/2″)
112 cm
(44″)
116 cm
(45 1/2″)
Hips95 cm
(37 1/2″)
99 cm
(39″)
103 cm
(40 1/2″)
107 cm
(42″)
111 cm
(43 1/2″)
115 cm
(45″)
119 cm
(46 1/2″)
Length73 cm
(29″)
73 cm
(29″)
73 cm
(29″)
73 cm
(29″)
73 cm
(29″)
73 cm
(29″)
73 cm
(29″)

Sewing Notes

Here are some tips we recommend for a successful sewing project:

Fit and style

  • Choose a size based on your hips. Take a look at the body measurements chart to guide you.
  • To get your hip size, measure around the fullest part of your buttock. Just make sure the measuring tape isn’t too tight. You want it snug, but not squeezing you.
  • Because this is a pull-on fit, the waist of the finished garment needs to be as wide as your hips. If it’s not, you’re going to have a hard time getting it on.
  • On the finished garment measurements chart, you can also see how long the garment is and if it’ll work for your height. It’s a good idea to compare the length with something similar you already own. Just keep in mind that these overalls are a full-length, so when sitting down, the hem should cover your ankles.

Fabrics

  • I’d recommend using medium-weight denim (around 10–12 oz), but it really depends on how strong your sewing machine is. If your machine struggles with thicker fabric, no worries—lighter denim works just fine too.

Cutting out

  • Before you start cutting your fabrics, wash and dry them like you’d do for the finished piece. Keep in mind the fabric type and what it’s made of so you choose the right cleaning method (like how hot the water should be or what kind of cycle to use…). Plus, the dyes used on certain fabrics tend to bleed when washed, so wash yours separately, or with similar colors.
  • After you wash and dry the fabric, give it a good press to get rid of any creases. Just make sure your iron is set to the right temperature for the fabric. Generally, synthetic fibers like acrylic, spandex, or polyester should be pressed on low heat, while natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen can handle higher heat.
  • When you’re set to cut the fabric, just fold it lengthwise right sides together. Make sure the fold is straight and doesn’t twist up. If it does, unfold it and refold until it’s nice and flat. Then, lay out the pattern pieces so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
  • Make sure you don’t cut the notches too long; aim for them to be around 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″). Also, be sure to also trace all the pattern markings on the fabrics with a tailor’s chalk or a fabric marker.

Sewing

  • For safety reasons, it’s important to pick a thicker sewing needle when you sew with denim. Don’t skip over this step! Check for a 16 or 18 size needle, or one labelled for jeans.
  • Before you start sewing, grab a scrap piece of fabric and try out a few stitches to see how the tension and stitch length look. If the seam isn’t turning out great, try re-threading your machine first. Still not working? Then go ahead and adjust the tension. As for stitch length—thicker fabric usually needs longer stitches, so adjust that as needed. And if your stitches are skipping, switch to a new needle or to a bigger one.
  • If you wish to use topstitch thread, wind the bobbin with a matching regular thread, and be sure to make a tension test on a scrap of fabric before you start to sew. You may need to increase the tension.
  • You need an unusual tool to sew with denim: a hammer. It will be very handy if you need to flatten a few areas that are too thick. Plus, you also need it to install the jeans button.
  • This project is labelled intermediate level, making it an excellent choice for those looking to develop their sewing skills further.

Good luck with your sewing project!


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