Below the Kōwhai Tipa Dungarees

Buy the Tipa Dungarees sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Tipa Dungarees have a relaxed fit that is perfect for layering and shaped hips with front and back darts. Options include front and back hip patch pockets, a front bib pocket, shorts or trousers length, and turned up cuffs for the shorts.

A matching children's pattern is available here

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Light to medium weight cotton, chambray, linen, etc. Or medium to heavy weight denim, drill, twill, etc.

Lining: Light to medium weight woven fabric.

Fabric requirements: 

Main: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: Trousers, 1.5 - 2.75 m (1 5/8 - 3 yd) // Shorts, 1.25 - 2.25 m (1 3/8 - 2 1/2 yd).

Lining: 75 cm (1 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 24. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Small amount of interfacing; two medium buttons, approx. 2.5 cm (1" ) wide, or alternatives like snaps, velcro, dungaree fixings; invisible zipper, 25 cm (9 7/8") for sizes 6-14 or 30 cm (12") for sizes 16-24. You may find you don't need a zipper with the ease included.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (46 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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