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made :: overalls

11/5/2020

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My overalls are finished! This pair uses the Merchant & Mills Harlene sewing pattern. I made it without modifications, except shortening the length. (I should shorten the straps a bit too.) This pattern features a classic overalls shape meant to fit a bit oversized. The darts at the back waist (shown in the bottom left photo) give a little shape to the backside.

This pattern takes some time to sew, but offers some really professional feeling finishes in the end. Hammering in the hardware at the end made me feel like I'd made something substantial with my own two hands.

The fit of the these overalls is maybe a bit looser than I'd prefer in the end. It could also be that the fabric is a bit stiffer than I'd prefer. Finding just the right fabric is often my biggest barrier to sewing. If I end up with a piece of clothing that feels a little bit off, I've learned that it would just be better not to make it. Something else will always be chosen to wear instead. Anyway...my intention is to wear these overalls in (hopefully like Joanna's partner's jacket) + to love them. I love the pattern + am dreaming of what fabric I might make them in next...maybe lighter fabric + a size smaller.  :)

Sewing pattern : Merchant & Mills Harlene
Fabric : Merchant & Mills 8 oz. dark denim 
Hardware : Citron Jeans

​Love,
Jane

p.s. please ignore my wet mess of hair that I did not foresee making an appearance here.  :)
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sydney
11/11/2020 10:51:40 am

They look wonderful! All of the Merchant and Mills patterns are so dreamy that it's hard to choose just one :)

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Jane link
11/15/2020 05:52:40 pm

Thank you! It's true! I started dreaming of what one I'd like to make next about as soon as I cut this one out. :)

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sydney
11/17/2020 08:30:34 am

Ha! I feel like that's just how sewing (and knitting!) work.


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