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Sew your own dungarees for a casual everyday look that’s bang on trend. The Mila dungarees are slim fitting on the hips and legs, with stylish side button openings and essential pockets on the front bib and booty. Make them in a woven fabric with a touch of stretch for comfort and fit.

Cute, practical and great for all seasons, wear your Mila dungarees with a t-shirt, button-down shirt or roll neck sweater.

This easy-to-use sewing pattern will take you through the steps to making the Mila dungarees, with jargon-busting instructions and photos showing you how to sew each part.

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium weight stretch denim, needlecord or woven cotton with at least 2% lycra or spandex.

SUPPLIES

Fabric – 2m (2¼ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.8m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
0.4m (3/8 yards) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
Matching thread
2 x 30-35mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2in) wide dungaree buckles (or 2 x buttons)
6 x 15mm (5/8in) buttons
Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch/embroidery needle
Sewing machine and basic tools

Tilly and the Buttons

Tilly and the Buttons Mila Dungarees