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made :: overalls again

12/17/2020

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So, I just couldn't seem to make myself wear my first pair of overalls made from this pattern. They just felt too big. I decided to make another pair with some fabric that I already had...my favorite indigo linen cotton. 

I made this pair 1 1/2 sizes smaller than my measurements called for according to the pattern. It's simple enough to look at the finished garment measurements to know that there will be sufficient ease. It's just a little difficult to know exactly how much ease would be desired in a piece like overalls. I did want mine to be a little bit oversized...and while I could still size down in these...I like these overalls much better than the first pair I made from this pattern.
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(I couldn't be much more uncomfortable in front of the camera, but I do so enjoy seeing patterns made up + on bodies...so I feel obliged to contribute my own for what it's worth.) 

I don't trace my patterns, so I appreciate that this pattern was nested for the most part...meaning that I could just cut it down to the smaller size with only minimal need for piecing + taping at the curves. I made this pattern without modification.

A little of my Liberty stash was used for the insides. Liberty Tana Lawn is some of the sturdiest fabric I've sewn with, even as it is so lightweight. It will stand up to all the use these pockets will get + not add any bulk. I've lined the pockets of all my overalls with Liberty. I wear this pair (with this modification) about once per week year round + they've stood up well to all the wearing + washing.
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These overalls sat waiting for their hardware for a while. I feel like these closures are a bit heavy duty for the linen fabric, but I couldn't really see a way around using them since I didn't want to use buttons + button holes and needed something easy enough to do + undo throughout the day.  ;) I admire these linen overalls that use metal closures, so I felt encouraged to give these a try.

Pattern :: Merchant & Mills Harlene
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Fabric :: indigo linen cotton (bought locally)
Hardware :: Citron Jeans

Love,
Jane
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T
12/19/2020 10:51:48 am

Thank you for modeling! I understand the reluctance to do so... you look great in both of them... honestly a little hard to see a difference in the photos but I’m sure the fit feels better. Once again, I’m amazed at people who can sew like yourself, I’m lucky to do a straight line, lol... I adore the linen ones greatly with the simple ties but understand the need for a quicker in out with the hardware... also, couldn’t help notice the ficus in the pic from 2015 to now...I’m kinda surprised it’s only grown about a foot 🙂
Have a blessed weekend! 🤗

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12/28/2020 05:47:55 pm

Thank you! I might have chosen the pictures that looked the least bad (as one does) on the last pair of overalls. ;) Yeah- I'm not sure why this plant doesn't thrive...or if I really want it to become a tree...ha! :)

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