A great pattern for your first boiler suit

A great pattern for a first try at making a boiler suit. I found the construction really simple to put together and so long as you get on okay with top stitching it sews together really easily. I managed to construct this in half a day. The instructions are written well and guide you through the construction. I really like how the instructions guide you through the fiddly bits first so that once the construction of the suit begins it comes together very quickly.

I found there were a couple of typo errors on the pattern pieces which is why I’ve given the pattern four instead of five. For the collar piece it states you only need to cut one but you need to cut two out. I also found with the waist tie you need to also cut two (the pattern piece states you only cut out one).

I thought the trousers were going to come up too big so took some fabric off the crotch and back seam but once I’d sewn them up I realised I needn’t have done that so had to let my seams out so they’re quite small. The belt really helps to bring the waist in once you’ve constructed it.

It’s really comfortable to wear and the pockets are a good size. I’ve made mine up in a denim and plan to make another one soon in corduroy. It’s really comfy to wear!