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Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: XS-2XL
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements before choosing your size.
Description
The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib. Rosie the Riveter was the fictional character pictured in posters to recruit women into the work force during World War II in the late 1940's. Women started working in large numbers building airplanes, slacks or overalls, and "utility clothes" became the uniform of Rosie and her colleagues. Folkwear pays tribute to the accomplishments of the heroic women with this hard-working wardrobe of Shirt, Overalls, and Slacks to sew. This sewing pattern includes historical information and instructions for the knitted sweater and a crocheted snood to keep hair in place.
The Shirt is styled from men's sport shirts and is know today as a "camp" shirt. It is a timeless shirt made in crisp white cotton, and lots of fun made in extra-large in bright tropical prints or patterns.
The pleated Slacks have side pockets and a back zipper. Straight legs fall smoothly from the hips for a clean look. Add the sweetheart-shaped bodice for Overalls with straps that cross in the back.
The charming Sweater is knit in two colours in alternating garter and stockinette stitches. It has set-in sleeves and a round neck; and to keep your hair out of the machinery, a simple Snood to crochet completes the package.
Recommended Fabric
Shirt:
Light to medium-weight cotton and cotton blends, rayon or silk.
Slacks and Overalls:
Medium-weight cotton, wool, blends, corduroy, denim, velvet or velveteen.
Notions
Shirt:
• Thread
• Five ½" (13mm) buttons
• 1 yard (0.95m) of 22" (56cm) wide lightweight to medium-weight interfacing
Slacks:
• Thread
• 7" (18cm) zipper
• ¾" (2cm) button
• 1 yard (0.95m) of 22" (56cm) wide lightweight to medium-weight interfacing
Overalls:
• Thread
• 14" (35.5cm) zipper
• Two ¾" (2cm) buttons
Sweater:
• Six 1" (2.5cm) buttons
• 2 yards (1.83m) of ¾" (4.5cm) grosgrain ribbon
• Size 6 & 8 knitting needles
Snood:
• Size H crochet hook
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
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Returns
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Folkwear - Rosie The Riveter Shirt Overall and Slacks Pattern (XS-2XL) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: XS-2XL
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements before choosing your size.
Description
The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib. Rosie the Riveter was the fictional character pictured in posters to recruit women into the work force during World War II in the late 1940's. Women started working in large numbers building airplanes, slacks or overalls, and "utility clothes" became the uniform of Rosie and her colleagues. Folkwear pays tribute to the accomplishments of the heroic women with this hard-working wardrobe of Shirt, Overalls, and Slacks to sew. This sewing pattern includes historical information and instructions for the knitted sweater and a crocheted snood to keep hair in place.
The Shirt is styled from men's sport shirts and is know today as a "camp" shirt. It is a timeless shirt made in crisp white cotton, and lots of fun made in extra-large in bright tropical prints or patterns.
The pleated Slacks have side pockets and a back zipper. Straight legs fall smoothly from the hips for a clean look. Add the sweetheart-shaped bodice for Overalls with straps that cross in the back.
The charming Sweater is knit in two colours in alternating garter and stockinette stitches. It has set-in sleeves and a round neck; and to keep your hair out of the machinery, a simple Snood to crochet completes the package.
Recommended Fabric
Shirt:
Light to medium-weight cotton and cotton blends, rayon or silk.
Slacks and Overalls:
Medium-weight cotton, wool, blends, corduroy, denim, velvet or velveteen.
Notions
Shirt:
• Thread
• Five ½" (13mm) buttons
• 1 yard (0.95m) of 22" (56cm) wide lightweight to medium-weight interfacing
Slacks:
• Thread
• 7" (18cm) zipper
• ¾" (2cm) button
• 1 yard (0.95m) of 22" (56cm) wide lightweight to medium-weight interfacing
Overalls:
• Thread
• 14" (35.5cm) zipper
• Two ¾" (2cm) buttons
Sweater:
• Six 1" (2.5cm) buttons
• 2 yards (1.83m) of ¾" (4.5cm) grosgrain ribbon
• Size 6 & 8 knitting needles
Snood:
• Size H crochet hook
