Supplement 194 - Model #58 - 1989
Maternity Overalls
Hello again, I hope you're enjoying your summer. My mother to be is growing steadily and I thought she could use some shorts to get her through to the end of her last trimester. I was seeing maternity overalls all over the internet but had to go back to a 1989 pattern to get just the features I was looking for.
The Pattern:
This pattern enlarges to a very roomy pair of full length overalls. Because of the vintage of the pattern, the legs are tapered, more so than the fashion drawing suggests. I didn't encounter any errors so was able to move on quickly to the alterations.
Design Changes:
The side seam pockets were ample so there were no changes needed there. Rather than have a contrast band at the top, I turned the facing to the inside. The only major change was to the waist. The pattern calls for a casing and drawstring to go around the entire waistline. Instead I put a casing on the inside, with buttonhole elastic only in the back waistline. She can now adjust them at the sides as baby grows. I did also shorten the legs to a shorts version. They now reach to about mid thigh with plenty of length to roll up.
The Fabric:
These overalls worked out nicely in a lightweight twill. They'll be sturdy enough to hold up to many washes but still soft enough to move around in. If I were to make these again I would probably try a linen or viscose blend or even a soft quilting cotton for a cute print version. A stable, mid weight knit could probably work if you wanted something really soft.
In Conclusion:
I did find a few other maternity overall patterns but this one seemed the most adaptable to a more modern version. This will probably be my last maternity pattern review. This mother to be only has a couple months left before baby arrives. I suppose it's time to start looking for patterns to adapt for nursing access. Lutterloh patterns are great for a nice fitting base that can then be changed for styling to suit your needs.
Alright then, I'm off to research some nursing tops before I peruse my Lutterloh books for an adaptable pattern. I hope the summer holds some fun plans for you.
Happy sewing,
Ann in Calif.
