Video: Make Do and Mend Overalls
Come sew along with me (and our furry new Charm assistant, Buddy) as I sew a pair of Make Do and Mend Overalls using thrifted denim.
Buddy was so distracting that I forgot to press record when sewing the elastic channel on the shirred back panel piece, so please follow the instructions to do that in between Chapters 7 and 8 of the video.
Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Make Do and Mend Overalls pattern post.
xoxo,
Gertie
Follow along with the timestamps below:
0:00 Introduction to the Make Do and Mend Overalls
2:52 Chapter 1: Pattern Pieces
7:53 Chapter 2: Fabric and Supplies
12:34 Chapter 3: Staystitching
15:45 Chapter 4: Sewing the Darts
21:54 Chapter 5: Sewing the Bodice Pocket
29:17 Chapter 6: Sewing the Straps
32:53 Chapter 7: Attaching the Bodice Facing
* This is where you need to follow the written instructions to sew the elastic casing on the Bodice Center Back panel.
36:24 Chapter 8: Shirring the Back Panel
40:31 Chapter 9: Sewing the Bodice Backs
46:10 Chapter 10: Sewing the Front Pants Pockets with Buddy
53:45 Chapter 11: Attaching the Pant Front Pockets (more Buddy!)
57:09 Chapter 12: Attaching the Pant Hip Facing (then sew the right pant leg)
1:01:17 Chapter 13: Sewing the Left Leg Inseam and Crotch Curve
1:05:32 Chapter 14: Sewing the Bodice to the Pant
1:13:36 Chapter 15: Sewing the Button Placket
1:17:19 Chapter 16: Sewing the Left Side Seam
1:23:16 Chapter 17: Attaching the Lining (with Buddy again)
1:30:38 Chapter 18: Finishing
1:33:17 Goodbyeee!
Comments (18)
I'm new to your channel and this pattern was why I joined. This is the first video of yours I've ever seen and I'm absolutely in love with your style of video tutorial. I know that Buddy made it feel unhinged for you but I loved all of his cameos. It made it feel very true to real life. I'm unable to count how many times a furry helper has made work more difficult. Thank you for the wonderful project
I LOVE BUDDY!! Such a sweet baby! I also love these overalls. I can’t wait to dig through my stash to see what I can use to make them!
Those are great! Can't wait to see you model them. Buddy is adorable! Now give him cuddles. I love his coloring.
Excellent reuse! ♻️ And oh my GOODNESS, Buddy is so beautiful! He hit the jackpot for sure.
Love, love, LOVE your little Buddy - he's adorable!!!
What about that cute blouse 👚! Pattern please!
It's the Marlene Blouse from last year on Patreon!
Those shortie dungarees are adorable! I love the scrappy make-do-and-mend look, and I think you’ll be wearing them all summer!
This is the pattern I didn't know I needed! Love love love these! Thank you.
Love having elastic to make it more wearable 😍 amazing ❤️
Love this “unhinged” video! LOL 😺🌺
Love These! Now I just need someone to hold my hand and teach me how to fit a crotch curve 🥹
As a new member, this is the first video I've watched, and I loved the Buddy interactions! I'm excited to make this pattern ( especially as I really wanted to be Rosie the Riveter last Halloween but couldn't find the right overalls ) and I'm also really looking forward to the skirted modification!
How gorgeous I love overalls when I am doing my Pin Up Girl Garage stuff xxx
These are exciting - I typically wouldn’t wear overalls as my hips are several sizes larger than my waist and I don’t like how they make me look, but I may need to give these a go.
So adorable! I made the Simplicity version of this a few months ago. I’m definitely going to have to make these too. The fit is much better and these have pockets!!!
Buddy assistant FTW!
YES! Love them! I wear Carhartt overalls literally every day. Loose baggy, I look like a man. These are adorable and feminine! ❤️