Hey guys, I’ve just spent a great deal of the weekend making these Yanta Overalls from some linen in my stash and buttons from the local flea market. The pattern is from Helen’s Closet. I’m really pleased with how they worked out – perfect for keeping cool on a warm day.

The pattern was listed as Intermediate level, and I think that’s fair. I did have a lot of trouble with the top of the back where the straps join onto the body, but managed a finish which looks good on the outside. (We won’t discuss what it looks like on the inside….lucky nobody can see it.) I didn’t put the included pockets on the front of the hip/leg area as I thought it was a bit of overkill. But I still have the pieces and may come back and put them on later. That said, if I was ever to make them again, I’d probably include some side pockets because my hands seem to be fishing around looking for somewhere to land. The part where I spent most time wasting were the buttonholes. I swear that my electronic Bernina can smell fear. After many attempts on scrap fabric, I gave up, pulled out the vintage one and got them right first time.
Tip: Wash Away Wonder Tape helped secure the pockets in place before I sewed them. It’s a very fine, double sided tape which also makes life much easier for helping line up zips and hems.