https://www.houseoftravelwaco.com/2023/06/05/oraddo6jp I feel like I have been crossing so many garments off my “dream wardrobe” list lately and these railroad stripe Harlene Dungarees where high on that list. I had been looking for a classic overalls pattern and I already knew from sewing my first pair that the Harlene Dungarees fit the bill.
Details
Pattern
Merchant and Mills Harlene Dungarees
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Size traced and sewn
The Harlene Dungarees have a lot of ease and I had already sized down two sizes from what the chart put me in for my first pair. Since those were sewn to be gardening overalls, it didn’t matter that they were a bit big, but I knew I wanted my next pair to be more fitted, so I sewed a straight size 12 this time.
https://cellerdelaspic.com/2023/06/05/mlh9kaspmihttps://www.higienistasvitis.com/0cq7jlw For reference, my current measurements are Bust=39″, Waist=35″, Hips=45″ and I am 5’10”.
https://www.camaraalbacete.org/fx1nxs4a9Pattern adjustments
- Lengthened legs 2 inches this time
https://www.bohotravel.org/2023/06/05/q137i6wtekf I noticed that I like to roll up the bottom of the legs of my other Harlene Dungarees, so I decided to lengthen these a bit more knowing I would want to do that.
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Fabric & Notions
https://coenfeba.com/e3bzmxw8iy 10 oz. railroad stripe denim from Blackbird Fabrics
https://psychchoices.com/blog/2023/06/05/1hqnyjct9 The hardware is the Jenny Overalls Hardware Kit in nickel (with the extra buttons) from Closet Core Patterns.
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Construction notes
The only difference in the way I constructed these this time is that I decided to followed the pattern instructions for which side of the pocket fabric shows. Last time, I opted to put the pocket linings pretty side out (so I could see the right side on the inside), like is recommended for the Ginger Jeans. Due to the fit of these overalls, the pockets tend to pop open, so I felt it would be better to see the right side of the fabric inside the pocket this time.
Originally, I had purchased navy blue topstitching thread for this project, but when I tested it out on scrap fabric, you could hardly see it, so I ordered some white topstitching thread and I am so glad I did. I like it so much better and it feels much more classic with the white topstitching thread.
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Fit
https://www.fithealthy365.com/btrhjmtsjje The size 12 is just how I wanted these to fit. They are more fitted than my first pair without being too tight, so I feel like I picked exactly the right size this time!
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Final Thoughts
Add another garment to my dream wardrobe! These are so comfy and already getting a lot of wear. My original Harlene Dungarees will remain my gardening overalls, as I would like to keep this pair sort of nice, but these are great for wearing around the house, especially while working on craft projects!
https://cfpmaresme.org/ptmczze How cool are these! I used to live in something like these in the old days
https://www.sidalava.org/ubpojun I can totally picture that. Thanks, Mary! 🙂