Sew House Seven, Burnside Bibs Paper Pattern (Standard or Curvy Sizes)

This is one of our all time favorites. Sarah has made 6 pairs and counting.

The Burnside Bibs are not your traditional work overalls. Yes they are comfortable and easy to wear, yet they are much more stylish and feminine than traditional versions. The straps that transition to narrower ties offer many options for how they can be tied. And...like so many sewing patterns, we as sewists are able to influence how casual or dressed up they become simply by fabric choice.

Choose a fabric with some drape such as Tencel and pair them with a silk blouse and some heels for a dressed up look. Use a more traditional denim or linen and wear them with a tee shirt, sneakers or clogs and take a more casual approach.

This is a traditional paper pattern in an envelope that comes in 2 separate size ranges: Standard Sizes 00-20 or Curvy Sizes 18-34. 

See photos for sizing guide, finished garment measurements, and fabric requirements. 

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Pattern Features: 

• The Burnside Bibs have two front bib options - a scooped neck or the traditional straight front. Both bibs work with either version #1 or version #2.
• Version #1 is a more fitted back pant with back waist darts and an invisible side zipper opening with less gathering in the back.
• Version #2 is a loose back pant that slips on over your hips and does not have a closure to sew. This version is fuller and more gathered in the back. Use your hip measurement to determine your size for version #2.