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Patchwork Denim Overalls

by JOANN |

Item # 522117185P328
Advanced Over 5 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • McCalls Pattern M8162
  • 1 1/2yd 56"-58" dark denim
  • 1 1/2yd 56"-58" light denim
  • 1 1/8yd lightweight interfacing
  • Notions: 7" zipper, thread, Gold Jeans Topstitching thread, Topstitching Needles 14/90
  • 1 set Overall Buckles with No-Sew Buttons
  • 5/8" button or 1 set waistband hook and eye (optional)
  • Sewing machine
  • Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

    NOTE: Pattern pieces will be cut from the right side of ONE layer of fabric.
    The printed side of a pattern piece will be the RIGHT side of the garment.
    Turn the printed side down for the LEFT side of the garment.

    CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:
    DARK DENIM:
  1. Lay out fabric in a single layer with the right side up.
  2. Use the following pieces with the printed side UP for the RIGHT half of the garment: 1,6,9.
  3. Use the following pieces with the printed side DOWN for the LEFT half of the garment: 4,12.
  4. Also cut one: 3,10,14.

    5. LIGHT DENIM:
  5. Lay out the fabric in a single layer with the right side up.
  6. Use the following pieces with the printed side UP for the RIGHT half of the garment: 4,12.
  7. Use the following pieces with the printed side DOWN for the LEFT side of the garment: 1,6,9.
  8. Also cut one: 3 and cut two pieces each from: 8,13.

    9. PATCHWORK POCKET CONSTRUCTION:
  9. Cut the following pieces from light AND from dark denim (total 12 pieces): 2 pc. 1 5/8"x 6"; 1 pc. 2 1/8"x 6; 2 pc. 1 5/8"x 3; 1 pc. 2 1/8"x 3.
  10. Sew short ends of 3" pieces to 6" pieces matching widths and using opposite colors.
  11. Press seams toward light color.
  12. Using project image for reference and having wider strips at each end, alternate colors and sew strips together.
  13. Press seams to one side.
  14. Center upper pocket pattern piece on patchwork and trim.
  15. Set aside to use in steps 43-47 of instructions.

    16. CONSTRUCTION:
  16. Transfer pattern symbols to fabric.
  17. Follow pattern instructions, using Gold Jeans Thread for topstitching.

Craft Hack Tips and Tricks:

  • Use regular thread in the bobbin and a topstitching needle for best results. Do not backstitch, pull threads to the back and tie.
  • If a second sewing machine is available, have one threaded for topstitching.
  • A sew-on hook and eye for waistbands can be used instead of the button and buttonhole option.

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