Jenny Overalls & Trousers Pattern
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
Customer Reviews
Great pattern as usual with closet core! Fit is comfy and flattering (I think!). I am not sure if I completed the zipper part correctly even after checking the step by step on the blog. It seems like I may have used up a little bit too much of seam allowance on that side. A video tutorial on that step may have helped me (it may exists though?). Besides that explanations are super clear and make for a very enjoyable experience when you take your time! I bought the pattern for the overalls version but will probably also make some pants given the nice fit!
Made for my daughter and she loves them. Even though advanced for my skill level, the instructions are clear and the tutorial for the zipper was so helpful. The fit is really nice and I will be making more.
I was looking for a pattern for some painted overalls that would have enough coverage to get the pattern across without being overwhelming. This pattern was exactly what I needed! The only hard parts were from my own mistakes because I'm still a beginner but it was still a good fit for my skill level.
The fit is great and the pattern is fairly straightforward. For new sewists, it might be a little challenging to understand everything, however I was able to figure it out through trial and error. I had to grade the pattern to fit once I did a basted fitting. I recommend doing a mock-up with muslin first to check the fit.
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.
