Jenny Overalls // Sew Bibs

Jenny Overalls // Sew Bibs

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Hi friends!!

Today's make that I'm sharing with you, is the main reason I wanted #sewbibs to become a real thing.

The Jenny Overalls. To be honest, when this pattern first released I thought it was a gorgeous pattern, but that it probably wasn't for me.

Then Heather slayed me with her button front version. From the very first second I laid eyes on her amazing pair of overalls, I knew that someday, I'd have a pair just like them!!

I'm so so so happy that these finally became reality! I had so much fun sewing these babies!

There are bonus pattern pieces available on the Closet Case website for this variation. I am so in love with it! Button front denim makes me swoon, and those patch pockets!! All the heart eyes.

Since I hadn't made this pattern before, I knew that a muslin was definitely necessary, so I sewed one up with some preemptive pattern changes made. Since I have a short torso - like I discussed HERE - I took out 1" from the rise. Based on my measurements, I also graded between a 10 in the bust and waist to an 8 in the hips.

The muslin turned out pretty good, but revealed that I needed to shorten the rise even more, as well as remove some length from the legs.

So for the final version, I ended up with 1 1/2" taken out of the rise, shortened the bib 1/2" from the top, and shortened the legs 1". Y'all. The fit is perfection!

Even though I made a muslin, I still basted the whole thing together in my final denim fabric to assess the fit. This is very important since every fabric behaves differently! I ended up taking in the seam allowances a little bit because, even though this denim is a rigid denim, it was relaxing even as I was sewing. I think it will continue to break in as I wear them, so I kept the fit pretty snug, since I want a fitted look to these.

I did swap out the back pockets for Lander pockets. I just preferred the square shape to the round version included with the Jenny pattern.

The fabric is 10oz Cone Mills non-stretch denim. I purchased it from Imagine Gnats, but it is unfortunately sold out! :( However, there are still quite a few other Cone Mills options available in the Imagine Gnats shop, as well as another favorite of mine, Threadbare Fabrics. And these shops happen to be sponsors of #sewbibs, so check out THIS POST for a coupon code to Imagine Gnats! But hurry, the challenge, and therefore the discount, ends tomorrow!

I think that about wraps it up! I hope you enjoyed this post, because I sure enjoyed this project! I told my husband, this was one of those projects at the top of the list in my head. You know, the ones that are lit up by sparkles and unicorns are circling them? No, just me?? Haha. Well either way, it was a dream project that I'm so happy I tackled because it turned out exactly, if not better, than I imagined!!

Thanks for stopping by and spending a minute of your day with me!!

*Links:

• Overalls: Jenny Overalls Pattern by Closet Case 
• Fabric: 10 oz Cone Mills Denim from Imagine Gnats (sold out, but linked to similar)
• Hardware: Hardware Kit from Closet Case (x2 for all those buttons!)
• Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction (purchased from Zulily - no longer available) (SIMILAR)
• Glasses: Warby Parker Upton

*Disclosure: A copy of the pattern was provided to me at no-charge in sponsorship of the #sewbibs challenge. Hardware and fabric was purchased by me.

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Sew Bibs // Ready-To-Wear Inspiration

Sew Bibs // Ready-To-Wear Inspiration

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

It's time for #SewBibs!!

*Links to everything I'm mentioning are included throughout this post - not affiliate*

I'm so very excited to be co-hosting this fun sewing challenge with 3 of my sewing buddies, Teri, Meg, and Jessamy!

All of the details of the challenge, including discounts, giveaways and prizes are HERE in Teri's introductory blog post. The sponsors we reached out to were amazing, there are so many goodies for you all!

On Monday, Meg shared a blog post round-up of over 30 (!) overalls and dungarees patterns. Coming Friday, on Teri's blog will be a round-up of Pinafore patterns and Monday, on Jessamy's blog will be inspiration from the community for sewing all the bibs!

We've got a full schedule planned for the next 6 weeks, so you may want to consider following all four of us on Instagram so you don't miss a thing! And if you decide to participate, be sure to use the hashtag #sewbibs on your public profile so we can see you. ;)

I'm here today to share with you one of my favorite things. Inspiration for sewing our own versions of Ready-To-Wear (RTW) garments. Why do I love RTW inspiration so much? Well, I have ALWAYS loved clothes and shopping. As an adult I found my love for making was a strong urge that I had to fulfill and garment sewing is that fulfilling outlet. So while I still love to shop, I've found that combining it with my passion for sewing is the best of both worlds.



You can fairly often find me in a dressing room with my almost 4 year old (who is wonderful and lets me do this), trying on and inspecting clothes. I find it's a great way to put together outfits, get styling ideas, and also try out new styles to see if it's something I want to commit a lot of time to and sew! Oh. And then my sewing list grows and grows and grows. Lol!

Another thing I love to do is to browse Pinterest AND my favorite retailers for inspiration. My Pinterest boards are a little extensive! But lots of fun to look through. :) You can find me HERE.

Okay, enough chat! Let's get to the inspiration!

First up is what initially pops into my head when I think of "bibs", or overalls, dungarees, or whatever you might call them!

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On the top we have the very traditional style of overalls, and these could easily be recreated with the Mila Dungarees pattern or McCall's M7547.

In the second row are some looser fitting and relaxed overalls with a great casual vibe. These would be perfect made in linen or rayon twill. I would suggest the Ronja Dungarees or Sara Dungarees to recreate these looks.

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I'm loving both of the above looks! These are definitely a pair of Burnside Bibs and Simplicity 8447 Vintage Overalls.

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Let's not neglect the amazing thing that is shortalls!! I can't believe I don't have a pair of these hanging out in my closet yet, but that will definitely change this summer!!

Check the #sewbibs hashtag to see some great pairs that have already shown up! For some of the patterns this would be as simple as cutting the pattern to be shorts length, but there are patterns such as M7547 and the Jenny Overalls that include a shorts option as well!

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We can't leave out pinafores. Or jumpers. Whatever you call them, they are taking fashion by storm. In the collage above I am without a doubt seeing York Pinafores and a Burnside Bib Dress; aka, Simplicity 8641. Lastly is a hack of any number of simple bib pinafore patterns, you could even change up the neckline shape of the York Pinafore to get this look!

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See?? SO MANY amazing pinafores out there!! The top left is probably my favorite and I think it would be fun to hack a traditional overalls pattern into the skirt as shown! The bottom left deserves a look too, it's made in suede fabric. So cool!

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Not only are there so many styles to explore, the fabric possibilities are endless! A great floral twill, a hefty tweed, how about a total 90s vibe daisy print?! And I LOVE the handdrawn stripes look along with a high contrast black & white. Have some fun with your fabric! Bibs aren't just for solids and denim!

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The last thing I wanted to point out was the fun details that can be added to any type of bibs you might like to sew. I am crazy about the exposed side zipper in place of buttons. I'm loving the shorter pinafore with a yoke detail, the pockets and even the way the straps are made. All of these details can very easily be incorporated into your handmade garments for a touch that is unique to whatever you can dream up for your garment! And lastly, how about making a midi-length pinafore with a high back vent? Love.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you feel inspired to make a pair a bibs, and not only that, but to make them your own! ~ Happy Sewing!!

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