This pattern has been a long time in the making, and we are so excited to finally add it to our wardrobes with you! Introducing the Arias Overalls, the quintessential pattern of this year's living collection and the most classic pair of workwear-style overalls you'll ever meet. Our patternmaker Celine has loaded this one up with all the hallmarks of a hard-working pair of quality bibs, but we also love the look of these stripped down to just the simple silhouette in a softer fabric like a cotton twill or heavier linen. You'll be seeing many versions of these in our Closets (Nisan already has multiples), so come join us and tackle a pair of Arias for yourself!
And while Arias is drafted on our standard block, it's an easy pattern to adapt for a man or taller person — a little added length through the bib, rise and strap, and they should fit just about anyone. Nisan made a pair for her partner, and they are so good (more on that coming up!)
Get Arias with Crew Essential for just $14 USD. This one is too good to wait!~
The Design
We love our Jenny overalls, but let's be honest — they're not exactly workwear inspired. With Arias, we wanted to design something with the oversized ease of a pair of traditional dungarees, with all the practical details you expect from a hardworking classic.
That means a structured front bib with stacked double pockets, a faux fly, and curved front pockets with button plackets on each hip; heritage details that make these feel so well crafted. Around back, a diamond-shaped patch anchors the strap attachment, with roomy patch pockets. Available in both shorts and pants length, Arias features a relaxed, easy fit that layers over everything already in your wardrobe, sews up perfectly in denim, canvas, or corduroy, and looks better and better with each wear.
View A is the full-length version. A straight leg that lands below the ankle, with an optional hammer loop and an optional reinforced knee patch for anyone who wants their overalls to actually earn their keep.
View B is the short version, ending mid-thigh with a bit of extra length built in so you can hem to your preferred spot or leave them rolled.
Both views carry an Advanced difficulty rating - this one's for sewists ready to sink their teeth into overall buckles, jeans buttons, curved pockets, and button plackets. It's a rewarding project that will pay you back every time you put them on.
Suggested Fabrics for Arias
For a durable, true-to-workwear pair, reach for mid- to heavyweight bottomweights like cotton canvas, twill, denim, or corduroy. Want something softer and more casual instead? Mid to heavyweight broadcloth or linen works beautifully too.
You'll also need overall buckles and sliders (1 pair, 1.5"/38mm wide), eight jeans buttons (17mm wide — sew-on shank buttons work as a substitute), midweight fusible interfacing, cotton pocket lining, and both topstitching and matching thread. This is a pattern where grabbing a kit really makes a lot of sense! Core Fabrics has those on offer for all the samples we made here, and includes every bit and bob for your own pair.
Unlimited Crew members enjoy a standing discount at Core Fabrics! Get 15% off any order of fabric, notions, tools or kits in the shop for as long as you are an annual member. Visit the Crew Hub when you're logged in to see your exclusive Core Fabrics code.
Watch the Design Story
Heather walks you through all the details of this pattern and gives you some tips for fabric and styling!
How to Get Arias
For the first month after launch, Arias is exclusively available to Crew members. Join monthly for just $14 USD / $17.50 CAD, or upgrade to an annual Unlimited plan for access to the full Living collection, 11 future patterns, and perks including:
- Access to Gabby, our fitting expert, for personalized one-on-one fitting help
- Standing discounts at Closet Core Patterns, Deer & Doe, and Core Fabrics
- Exclusive member-only resources and community
Prefer to purchase the Arias as a standalone pattern? It will be available next month at $18 USD.
We can't wait to see your versions! Tag us with #ClosetCoreArias.
