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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Rosie the Riveter Overalls Pattern
An all in one pattern fro a custom fit. For all you modern day Rosie's who want a custom fit! The most iconic workwear women's garment in American history. War-time, home front, classic work wear Rosie the Riveter Overalls, Wide leg Pants, Shorts Play-suit & Cap ensemble. A choice of outfits with or without pockets.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 8
Bust: 33" (83.8 cm)
Waist: 26" (66 cm)
Hips: 35" (89 cm)
Size: 10
Bust: 35" (89 cm)
Waist: 28" (71.1 cm)
Hips: 37" (94 cm)
Size: 12
Bust: 37" (94 cm)
Waist: 30" (76.2 cm)
Hips: 39" (99 cm)
Size: 14
Bust: 39" (99 cm)
Waist: 32" (81.3 cm)
Hips: 41" (104.1 cm)
Size: 16
Bust: 41" (104.1 cm)
Waist: 34” (86.4 cm)
Hips: 43" (109.2 cm)
Size: 18
Bust: 43.5" (110.5 cm)
Waist: 36.5" (92.7 cm)
Hips: 45.5" (115.6 cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, 2 x 20mm (6/8") buttons, 18cm.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Sizes 8-10:
Overalls And Cap.
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m.
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m.
Interfacing - 0.25m of 60cm or wider interfacing.
Playsuit And Cap:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m.
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m.
Interfacing - 0.25m of 60cm or wider interfacing.
Slacks Only:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m.
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m.
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Sizes 12-14:
Overalls And Cap.
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m.
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m.
Interfacing - 0.25m of 60cm or wider interfacing.
Playsuit And Cap.
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m.
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m.
Interfacing - 0.25m of 60cm or wider interfacing.
Slacks Only.
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m.
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m.
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Sizes 16-18:
Overalls And Cap
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m
Interfacing - 0.25m of 60cm or wider interfacing
Playsuit And Cap
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
Interfacing - 0.25m of 60cm or wider interfacing
Slacks Only
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m
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Allow for more yardage if using directional fabric.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Corduroy, Denim, Cottons, Linen, Denims, Broadcloth, Woollens, Canvas.
An Image illustrates the fabrics: Trio - 12oz Denim Indigo and Brushed & Cosy - Midnight Damson our Recommended Partner Croft Mill. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.
