Helen's Closet Ruby Overalls

Buy the Ruby Overalls sewing pattern from Helen's Closet. The Ruby Overalls are fun to wear and quick to sew! Ruby features an elasticated back that creates shaping at the waist while still being comfortable to sit and move around in. Two lengths are provided so you can make cropped pant Ruby Overalls or summer shorts! Ruby includes the option for overalls hardware buckles or you can simply sew the straps into the bib and step in and out. Anchored in-seam pockets make Ruby both functional and fashionable. This pattern works well in many different types of fabric, from flowy rayon challis to structured denim. Make your dream overalls with Ruby!

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: Light to medium weight fabrics with no stretch. Linen, cotton (chambray, lawn, quilting cotton, flannel), denim, hemp, canvas, rayon/viscose, and Tencel will work well. Stiffer fabrics will have more structure and drapier fabrics will have more fluid movement. The designer recommends fabrics with a maximum weight of 10 oz. (340 gsm) due to the elastic in the back waist.

Fabric requirements: 

View A (pants view): 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 4 yd (2.7 - 3.7 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3.3 - 4.7 yd (3 - 4.3 m).

View B (shorts view): 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.8 yd (1.8 - 2.6 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2.2 - 3.6 yd (2 - 3.3 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a 5'6" (168 cm) tall person.

Notions: Thread; 1 m/yd of 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) wide elastic; 32" x 10" (81 cm x 25.4 cm) of lightweight fusible interfacing // View B: 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) overall buckles and buttons (can substitute buttons and buttonholes).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (59 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets).

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