Sewing instructions for Ike overalls

Sweatpants and hoodies have become an integral part of our wardrobe; we all love comfort and casual style. Our Ike onesie exceeds these needs, with its loose and casual cut and plenty of freedom of movement for lounging on the couch. Designed as a men's jumpsuit, this cozy one-piece has just as many female fans. We've added a dividing seam between the top and bottom, and the additional lines make it easy to shorten or lengthen the jumpsuit to fit your body size.

Length from center back neck to hem = 153 – 168 cm

→ To the “Ike” pattern

In this tutorial, Ike was sewn from a soft sweat with a reverse.

Required materials:

We recommend a thicker jersey or sweat fabric

Size 44-50	Outer fabric	2.90 m	140 cm wide
	zipper	0.96 m	not divisible, plastic
	rubber band	0.60 m	2 cm wide
Size 52-58	Outer fabric	3.30 m	140 cm wide
	zipper	0.96 m	not divisible, plastic
	rubber band	0.70 m	2 cm wide

Cutting:

Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as marked!

Cut the pattern pieces from your outer fabric. Lay the fabric right side up. The pattern pieces should all be placed with the lettering facing up. Always align the grain arrow on all pieces in the same direction and parallel to the selvedge of the fabric. Transfer all notches from the pattern by making a 3mm snip with scissors or chalk. Marks define the positions of darts, pockets, and much more. Transfer these with chalk or pins.

You will need fabric:

• 2x front part opposite
• 2x wedge opposite
• 2x back part opposite
• 2x hood opposite
• 2x front pocket opposite
• 2x sleeves opposite
• 2x wristbands (also made of rib)
• 2x pocket aperture opposite
• 2x back pocket opposite

Sewing instructions:

Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as marked!

To sew this overall, you will need a sewing machine and an overlock sewing machine, or alternatively, you can use your sewing machine's zigzag stitch to neaten the cut edges.

Be sure to use a jersey needle and a stretchy stitch. This means that if you're using a home sewing machine, you should use either a zigzag stitch or the three-part stretch stitch. Then, finish all seam allowances with a zigzag stitch or another similar stitch to prevent fraying. The colored lines in the images, in addition to the description, show you where to sew or glue a seam.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances not specifically marked are 1 cm wide!
Have fun sewing!

Note that we have already closed the dividing seams of the front and back pieces, neatened them together, and ironed the seam allowances down.

Before attaching the kangaroo pocket, neaten the bottom long side of the pocket facing. Now place the facing, right sides together, over the pocket opening of the front pocket and sew the two together.

Then fold the facing inwards so that a piping remains visible and stitch it through from the right side in the shadow of the seam.

Now neaten up all the cut edges of the kangaroo pocket all around.

Iron the finished seam allowances according to the pattern.

Place the pocket pieces on the front center of your front pieces according to the markings in the pattern and stitch them close to the edge and 0.7cm wide.

Take the back pieces and, right sides together, sew the center back. Remember to leave a quarter inch open at the bottom for the gusset. The center back will be finished later, all in one, with the butt seam.

Now place the wedge in its correct position on the back pieces and neaten the seam allowances together.

The back pocket is also finished all around…

...and then iron it. Stitch the pocket opening.

Fix both pockets on the back piece at the markings in the pattern with a close-edge stitch at 0.7cm.

Sew the inside leg seam of the front and back pieces to the front pieces in one go, using the other side of the gusset, right sides together. Neaten the seam allowances here.

Now let's move on to the seat seam. You close this, right sides together, starting from the last stitch at the center back and ending at the notch at the center front. The notch marks the end of your zipper. The seam allowances of the seat seam and the entire center back up to the neckline are finished together.

Close the shoulders, right sides together, and neaten the seam allowances. Then iron everything back.

Now take the hood pieces and place them together, right sides together, and stitch the center back. Neaten the seam allowances together and press them to the wrong side of the body.

Next, sew your prepared hood into the entire neckline. Neaten the seam allowances together.

Before attaching the zipper, neaten your seam allowances at the center front: starting from the bottom, over the hood, to the other side, then down to the other side, and ending there. Only now can you pin your zipper and stitch it close to the edge, 0.7 cm wide.

Once the zipper is in place, you can finally close your side seams, right sides together, neaten them together, and iron them back.

For the sleeve hems, you've cut your cuffs from rib or the outer fabric. Sew them together, right sides together, and press the seam allowances open.

Then fold the cuff right side out and secure both layers with a stitch the width of your quilting foot.

Prepare the sleeves by sewing them together, right sides together, neatening them, and pressing the seam allowances back. Note the seam allowances in the pattern.

Place the cuff, right sides together, onto the hem of the sleeve, stitch both together, and neaten the seam allowances.

Now sew the prepared sleeves into the correct armhole and neaten the seam allowances. Make sure you notch the fittings.

We'll add an elastic band to the hem. Cut the elastic to the correct ankle circumference and tie it together.

Neaten the leg hems all around and iron them according to the pattern.

Finally, place the elastic into the ironed hem and stitch the hem all the way around.

Your IKE is ready !

If you're stuck or have any questions, please email us at info@schnittmuster-berlin.de. We'll respond as soon as possible. 

Have lots of fun with your new designer piece! 

Sincerely, your Schnittmuster-Berlin team.