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      Dawn & Gill

        1940s Rosie Overalls Pattern

        Home front women's land army, Rosie the Riveter overall or dungarees. Ideal for any World War II 1940's event or simply as a statement of fashion! A wonderful example of classic wartime work wear, which would look stunning made up in one of today’s many fabric choices.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF pattern here.

        Size Guide

        Bust: 34” (86cm)
        Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
        Hips: 37” (94cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        MATERIAL REQUIRED
        OVERALLS
        3/8” SEAMS ALLOWED
        FINISHED LENGTH OF OUTSIDE LEG SEAM OF TROUSERS, SIZE 36, 44 ½”.
        WIDTH AT LOWER EDGE OF ONE LEG OF TROUSERS, SIZE 36, 40”

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cottons, Linen, Georgette, Chambray, Poplin, Batiste, Rayon, Denim, Corduroy. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.