Jumpsuits might just be the ultimate transitional wardrobe piece. Throw one on over a simple tee or turtleneck while some of that spring chill remains, or wear it on its own as the weather grows warmer! The Oliver Jumpsuit is designed with that ease and comfort in mind. Adorably oversized, this new free sewing pattern can easily bring you from spring to summer to fall!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 4-5 yards Talamanca Rosewood Double Cotton Gauze
- 8 Brown Cross Stitch Plastic Shank Back Button – 44L/28mm
- MDF247 – The Oliver Jumpsuit Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
First, create your straps by folding them in half along the length, face to face. Sewing along the long raw edge and one short edge. Clip the seam allowance at the corners, turn right side out, and press.
Pin each strap along the top edge of your back bodice. Leave 1/2″ on either side to account for seam allowance. Stay-stitch into place.
Place the lining piece over top, face to face, and sew along the top three edges.
Clip the seam allowance, turn right side out, and press.
Using a regular seam, attach the side bodice pieces to either side of the front, aligning the bottom edges. Press the seam allowances toward the side seams.
Repeat with your lining and lay face to face with your main bodice. Sew down the remainder of your front sides as well as the top of your side bodice, like below.
Clip the seam allowance at the corners, turn right side out, and press.
Gather the top edge of your bodice into the upper band, leaving 1/2″ of seam allowance on either side.
Fold the band in half, face to face like below, and sew along the sides.
Turn right side out and press. Tuck the raw edges inward and slip-stitch along the bottom inside your front bodice band.
Attach your two front pant panels at the front rise using a French seam. Repeat with your back panels.
Attach the upper portion to the front pant panels at the waistband using a French seam.
Repeat with the back bodice at the center back of your back pant panels. Finish the remaining raw edges of your back waistline with a 1/4″ rolled hem.
Attach the front and back of your jumpsuit at the side seams and pant inseams using French seams.
Create the cuff by folding it in half, face to face, and sewing both short ends. Also, sew along the top until the notch marked on your pattern. Clip the notch and your seam allowances, turn right side out, and press.
The sewn portion of the cuff is a faux button placket. Overlap the placket and opposite end of the cuff to form a perfect circle with the raw seam allowance.
Gather the bottom of each pant leg into a cuff. Sew two buttons onto each placket, sewing through all fabric layers.
35 comments
Can I do this without french seams?
Hi, Allison! You could, but double cotton gauze tends to fray. You could use pinking shears to remedy some of that, but I’d recommend an overlock stitch or something similar for some cleaner edges if using regular seams. 🙂
Can’t wait to make this one. Thanks.
i now have a solid 7 patterns i have saved to make when my finals are over love all the recent designs and this is no exception!!
Beautiful!!
Cant wait to make this! Thanks for the free download.
i have so many patterns saved for this season now i have been loving all the recent designs and this is no exception!! so cute
Omg this makes me so happy I have been looking for an overall pattern for a long time.
I love this can’t wait to make my own.
I’m so late to sew my wardrobe but i love this pattern. Tank you so much.
How much fabric would you need for a size 10-12?
Hi, Hayley! You can find yardage recommendations for different sizes in the ‘Shop this Look’ tool! 🙂
I love it! Does the pattern include seam allowance? I´m so confused
A 1/2″ seam allowance is included! 🙂
i just want to say how incredible this whole blog is for making plus sized clothing, my friends were very surprised i could actually make clothes for them without drafting the pattern bigger <3 can't wait to make this!
Hey there I was just curious if any fellow short people have tried this pattern? I’m barely 5ft, and really want to try this but I don’t wanna get too lost in the fabric.
Hi Krystal, I’m 5’2″ and I took 4.5″ off the top of the leg pieces. I actually cut the fabric as on the pattern and basted the pieces together to determine how much length I needed to remove.
Hi, I don’t understand what piece it means when it says “Gather the top edge of your bodice into the upper band, leaving 1/2″ of seam allowance on either side.”
Is the upper band the ‘pant hem band’ as stated on the pattern? Because my pant hem band is nearly 5 inches longer than the top of the bodice, so you can’t gather it into anything?
Hi, Haley! It should be labeled ‘Front Bib Band’ – it’s on the last page of the pattern printout. 🙂
I must have messed up sizing somewhere because this jumpsuit ended up COMICALLY large on me. I was expecting it to be roomy but MAN it was huge, I wish I could share a picture. I took a good 6 inches off the waistline and it looked a lot more like the picture at the top,but I’m not sure how it ended up so immensely different. Ah well! Its still wearable 🙂
What size do you usually wear, and what size did you make, if you’re willing to share? I usually pick a 16/L-XL, but I’m thinking maybe I should make the medium. I want to make one for my daughter, too – usually a size 10, but maybe make the size small? It’s an adorable jumpsuit.. too big and it’s tweedle dum though.
SAME! I’m actually 7 months pregnant so I sized up a little on purpose but according to my bust I went with a 16 and I could fit two full-term pregnant selves in these?! And my waist right now is getting close to 40″ too so I’m not sure what happened! I’m a beginner though so it could just be me -_-;;
You can measure the paper pattern pieces and it’ll give you a better idea of how big the finished garment will be. You could also make a mock-up out of a thrifted bedsheet, too, so you don’t wind up wasting your expensive fabric
I love this look! But, are there pockets? If not, a suggestion on best where to add them. It’s gotta have pockets!
Hi, Luanne! There are no pockets, but you can definitely add some at the side seams. Here’s a tutorial if you’ve never done it!
FINALLY , I can customise one that actually fit my body shape .. thank you so much for this great upload
What does face to face mean for cutting out the pattern? it is mirroring? It would be great to have a suggested layout for the pattern! I love your patterns, only place I can find things that fit me!
Yes, it means mirrored! 🙂
Does this pattern lend itself to being made with Double Brushed Poly? Love the style. Thanks.
Hi Rebekah! This pattern is intended for wovens, so if you are using a knit, you may have to reinforce the straps, cuffs, and neckline, as well as size down. We suggest making a test garment first to ensure proper fit. 😀
One more question! Does this print in layers? Thank you.
Hi Rebekah! This prints as one complete file on multiple sheets of paper. 😀
What size do you print this pattern? I can’t find out what the actual size for printing is.
Hi Eva! This pattern is intended for US Letter Size paper. 😀
This is the cutest jumpsuit ever!! – My muslin turned out so good, I added some embroidery flowers and think I will wear it too!!
I will be making more Mood fashions in the future. Thank you so much 🙂