Riley Overalls (True Bias): May 2025 Garment of the Month

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Riley Overalls Class Info:
Do you love overalls as much as we do? They are the ultimate in comfort, whether you wear them for casual attire or tending your garden!
The Riley pattern is a classic bib overall design with a relaxed fit and two lengths. View A is a shorts length with an approximate 6-inch inseam (4 inch rolled). View B is full length with a straight fit through the leg and an approximate 28-inch inseam (26-inch rolled). All views have a front bib with patch pockets, deep front pockets, rear patch pockets, belt loops and a faux fly. They also have overalls hardware including the strap sliders and the jeans buttons at the waist.
Because this pattern requires MANY steps to complete, we have broken it down into a 2-session class.
Size range:
0 - 18: paper patterns on order, also available in pdf
14 - 32: Get your paper pattern here, also available in pdf
Fabric Suggestions:
Main Fabric :
Medium to heavy bottomweight fabrics with little to no stretch such as denim, corduroy, twill and linen. (Keep the strength of your sewing machine in mind when choosing the weight of your fabric as there are many steps with multiple layers to sew through.)
Pocket Lining Fabric :
1/2 yd / m Lightweight woven fabrics such as quilting cotton, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen and rayon bemberg.
CLICK HERE for Class Supply List & Pre-Work Document
*Registration will close the Tuesday before class to give participants time for homework
Skill Level: | Intermediate |
Skill Details: | Must have basic understanding of their sewing machine and garment making. |
Requirements: | Bring in your sewing machine or contact us to rent one. |
Instructor: | Leslie Kennedy |
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