Dungarees!
Are the 90’s back? No they are not but the dungarees seem to be back at least for the last couple of seasons - an updated version anyway. I couldn’t figure out the dungarees trend until I made a pair.


Because I used stretch denim I thought of giving them all those typical jeans features: topstitching, rivets, etc.


After basting the side seams to try the fit I realised that the stretchiness of the fabric together with the lowered waist was enough to allow me to put them on without the use of a side zipper. I was very happy to do without the zipper because I couldn’t find one with a metal color consistent with the rivets, the buckles and the buttons.
The shape of the back pockets was inspired by some RTW jeans I have and is one of my favourites. Too bad that relying on my fiancees “yeah yeah they’re fine” I ended up placing them a bit too low.


I distressed the fabric using sandpaper and learned how to do it by taking Angela Wolf’s Sewing Designer Jeans class on Craftsy! Great class … great instructor … highly recommend it! One thing thou … when sanding your jeans fabric put on a face mask or something! After an evening distressing my denim a smurf took up residence inside my nostrils and I don’t know how toxic those fabric dyes are!
Pattern: Turia Dungarees http://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/turia-dungarees by Pauline Alice Patterns
Main fabric: Stretch denim: 97% cotton, 3% elastan
Facings fabric: printed cotton lawn
Notions: 4 rivets, 2 overalls buckles, 2 jeans buttons
Mods: lowered the waist, made a mock waistband and added some classic jeans elements.
In the meantime if you are looking for some dungarees inspiration check out this Glamour Magazine post!
YAY for dungarees! This is definitely the most comfortable and versatile garment: the way you wear it is very chic! I planned to go to Abilmente this year as well but some sudden events made me cancel the trip :( Too bad! It would be so cool to meet you in person!
ReplyDeleteooooh :( I would have loved meeting you also... I'm so sorry to hear you can't make it! I hope there will be soon some other occasion! I'm so glad you like my dungarees :)
DeleteE' bellissima e ti sta molto bene.
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Grazie Sabrina!
Deletewow! these are amazing!! I really love the cat print on the straps facing so cute :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer! The cats fabric I got from Katy&Laney as part of the Shorts-on-a-line competition prize and couldn't wait till this spring to cut into it ... it's too cute!
DeleteYou did a fantastic job with your dungarees!! :) The fit and the details are great :) For me it was also hard figure out what's so cool about them, but when I look at yours I get it ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tea ... I was afraid I would look like some giant baby in the beginning and then I decided that even if I do I don't care they are just too comfy!
DeleteLove these!!
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Thank you T!!!
DeleteBomb as always, Sasha :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tasha I'm really glad you like them!
DeleteThese aren't my personal style but on you they are gorgeous! I love the slim fit - makes them so much more chic! Cute strap lining too.
ReplyDeleteThere are some garments that I just prefer more slim fitting ... the last thing that I would want is to look like I've been swallowed by a wad of fabric!
DeleteAll'inizio questo pattern di Pauline non mi era piaciuto molto, ma ora che ho visto la tua versione ho cambiato opinione. Ti sta davvero bene!!
ReplyDeleteNon vedo l'ora di leggere il prossimo post, magari passo a trovarti alla Fiera di Vicenza! :-)
Grazie Tiz :) Sarebbe fantastico incontrarti a Vicenza!
Deletewoww sei sempre più brava! Molto bella e originale ^^
ReplyDeleteGrazie Sara :)
Deletelooking fabulous on you! and look at all those little details and how perfectly you executed them! dungarees are so not my thing, but these look so fab i wouldn't mind owning a similar pair
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a compliment!!! ... Thank you mokosha :D
DeleteE hai fatto centro un'altra volta!!!bellissima linea e dettagli top!! Bravissima!!!attendo con gioia di leggere domenica il post e la fiera :)!!! A presto!!!
ReplyDeleteGrazie Niko! Non vedo l'ora di incontrarti! Un abbraccio!
DeleteYou look adorable in those and they are so well made. I love the distressing... must have been tough work! I agree about surrendering the waist: it is very comfortable ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sara! There are some garments that if they are not comfortable have no reason of existing ...
DeleteEvvvivvvaaaa il give away!!! Ma sai che a me le tasche così piacciono??!!! Danno un effetto un po'.. Push up!!! Sempre più bravissimissima!!! Kiss
ReplyDeletePUSH-UP!!! Ha! Non ci avevo pensato !!! Grazie Simo! Kiss
DeleteAmazing! I absolutely love your Turia dungarees Sasha, they look great and you too! Love the waistband and the more fitted look on you! I can't wait to meet you at Abilmente ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Pauline! Love your pattern and looking forward to meet you :-)))
DeleteWhile not me made, my go to outfit on the weekends is a pair of overalls. Love what you did with Pauline's pattern, especially the contrast straps!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maddie! I would love to see a self made pair from you though ;)
DeleteCould you be any more stylish? No, don't think it's possible. These are just fantastic. I'm still never making a pair for myself (think overgrown toddler and that's how I'd look), but these are seriously the coolest.
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Jillian! I must admit I would have NEVER bought a pair but since I'm sewing for the pleasure of it I thought I should sometimes try the "not my cup of tea", the quirky, the over-the-top, the unexpected ...and dungarees were definitely "not my cup of tea" !!!
DeleteWow!! Bellissima! Sei davvero bravissima, complimenti! Ti sta benissimo! :) A presto. Martina
ReplyDeleteGrazie mille Martina! A presto :)
DeleteYou are stunning in this new dungarees! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Albumine!
DeleteThis is completely darling....now I want to make this....part of me wants to make a set in a faux leather. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteLeather dungarees are such a strong look ... lots of bad girls wore them from Cher to Miley Cyrus! The question is are you a bad girl ;-) ?
DeleteThese highlight your figure, great job!! love the lining behind the braces ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you ... the lining fabric was just too fun to not use ... besides I liked the idea dungarees + cats!
DeleteThese are AMAZING! Seriously, every version I've seen from this pattern has been super great, and yours probably takes the cake so far! All the little changes are great, especially the crossed belt loops in back, and that distressing is just right. I'll admit I had never heard of them being called dungarees before this pattern came out (jeans in general can be referred to as dungarees in the US) but I like it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Emily! I'm so glad you like them! I think dungaree comes from sanskrit and it's a coarse indian calico which then became in the US denim and jeans. It's the brits that call dungarees the trousers+bib+straps combo
Deletewow! this are awesome! Now I want to make some!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary and if you do, post pictures ;) !
Deleteperfect perfect and perfect. Alice is the luckiest girl I have to say!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ada! I'm so excited to meet Pauline!
DeleteThey look fantastic on you! Beautiful fit and finishing :) Thank you for the tip re the Craftsy class too - I'm planning to attempt jeans soon and that sounds like the perfect reference. Here's hoping my my attempt can look as professional as yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you Danielle! I was very pleased with the class, helped me a lot!
Deletebella bella bella!
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Grazie Vanessa!
DeleteI am totally down with overalls! And I love the way you've styled them :) So grateful to have just found your blog! x
ReplyDeleteThank You Reana! Just visited you blog and I LOVE it!
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I just discovered your blog thanks to Aime comme Marie and her post concerning Abilmente. Waouh ! Your dungarees are just amazing ! Perfect fit and style ! I just have to read your whole blog now...
ReplyDeleteThank You! I hope you did not find the rest of my blog disappointing ;) !
Deletewowww, now i really need to make this!
ReplyDeleteYessss you do ;)
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! You definitely make me want to sew one too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's a nice pattern I can't keep my hands off of it - I'm working on a short dressy version out of Chanel like black fabric ;)
DeleteI love them! Dungarees are back!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate!
DeleteOkay. I may have to 100% rip these off with some of my leftover Ginger denim. INCROYABLE!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are amazing! I'm currently making the Turia pattern and I was wondering how you lowered the waist - did you make initial pattern adjustments to the front bib piece or the pants? Did you attach the mock waistband over the seam between the front bib piece and the pants pieces, or was that attached first to the pants?
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel! Thank you! ... the mock waist band is a separate piece not attached over but inserted between the pants and the bib (the bib is lowered) ... anyway if you take a look at my instagram sasha_secondopiano a while back a published two images with the modified pattern superimposed on the original :)
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