Folkwear - Rosie The Riveter Shirt Overall and Slacks Pattern (XS-2XL)

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

Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.

UK Delivery:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.

We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

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.

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