Jenny Overalls and Simplicity 8172 review 

I dont get the comments saying older people shouldnt wear dungarees - I say wear what makes YOU happy!

This remind me of some pants that I had in the 60’s. Love the pattern.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is a 5ft 1inch little dumpling I say I'm not fat I'm just poofy. I have trouble with the length of my sleeves it's so annoying to have to keep rolling them up I have just made a shirt blouse and yay! my sleeves fit.and don't get me started on my big bust my daughter has nothing up top and complains all the time I tell how lucky she is at least she can do a side zipper up. I love your videos you have a great sense of humour and you are not afraid of taking the micky out of yourself that shows a lady who says take me as I am. P.S I think your right about the dungarees

I LOVE that little cover all with the bird fabric and contrasting band, I also think the fit was far more flattering too! I have that pattern myself and not got around to making it yet, so TFS and have a good weekend! 👍💕

omg! i love the bird one! now i want to make one. though i don't know what i would do with it because I am so cold all the time that i only wear sweaters! even in the summer. Anyway, as to the overalls, i just need to rant. I think it is so sad that we live in a world where people are the object of derision for wearing clothing that makes them happy! why does clothing HAVE to conform to what society says is "flattering"? What if "flattering" is just a superficial idea meant to make us all look alike. I think we need a revolution and we should all just wear what we love, and if that is "unflattering" than we need to change the definition of flattering. What if flattering was something that made your heart sing, put a smile on your face and a spring in your step, not what made our butts look smaller. Ok thanks for letting me rant :) Loved everything! keep up the good work!

Oh , I really like the bird jacket! I like the way it fit on you much better than the red one!

I love the orange blouse! It looks great, you should just shorten the sleeves, it looks great on you! Love your Simplicity 8172- I’m on my way to town to buy it. You inspire me!!, I’m 72 and want to dress fashionably-that pattern is very flattering-I like to cover my back side and my upper arms but I get so warm in long sleeves. I’m a number one fan-you always make me smile. Thank you Dear Lady ❤️

Oh Michiline, I’ve paused vlog and jumped in to immediately comment on your Jenny overalls. I really like them, they look fantastic on you, the cropped version is just right you and Michiline times have changed any age can wear anything nowadays. Well that’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it. I’ll watch the rest of your vlog now. ☺️

Really cute dungarees! Love the fabric and your additional of a back panel.

I love your vlogs, always look forward to them when I receive notification that you have posted a new one!

I really like the Black and the birds shirt. Really better tan The red. Love your blog.

I love the red over-shirt the best. Fun to see your makes. You’ve been busy. So weird to see you on the other side of the looking glass again! Hugs..

The jacket looks lovely on you !

You’re beautiful, michou!! I feel you on passing all attire choices through the “age prism.” Guess there’s no way around it, because nobody wants to be the object of derision! Your kimonos are sooo pretty, I like the backs with the swooping waistline. Also love the bright orange shirt. I love bargains. You could probably tell that from all my inexpensive fabric!😄

Very cute overalls !

I have the Simplicity pattern on the cutting table right now and plan to start on it tomorrow. I have a wonderful piece of fabric that I got from my mom's house and I'll be combining it with a coordinating fabric I bought on Etsy. I'm excited to make it. Yours is beautiful! As for the dungarees - they are adorable and I think people are more open-minded about what people wear these days :) You should wear them!!

Hi micheline, I am your age group and think you look great in the overalls! I have liked this pattern for a while and you have inspired me to have a go, also fancy the trousers, they remind me of my misspent youth!

I'm 65 and I just got the Jenny pattern today so I was glad to see your video. I understand your feelings toward the overalls but I think they look great on you - fabric and all. We might be of a certain age but that doesn't mean we can't wear fun clothes. Channel your inner Betsey Johnson!

Those overalls I would take the bibs off and make a pair of short pants for the summer... Love those cardigans on you especially the black one with the birds, it gives you a nice definition of your waist... Overall very nice makes! Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful day! Christine :D

Sending love to you from Madison, Wisconsin, USA. I think I had these overalls in the 70's. Love your videos. So fun!

The birds garment turned out really nice.

Gosh your videos make me so happy. You seem like such a nice person and are so good at sewing. The dungarees turned out really well. I think they'd be great longer too. They always remind me of that tv show "The Good Life" :)

I've had pattern 8172 for quite a while. Finally found fabric I thought would look great. Thanks for all your comments on the fit. Decided to do some alterations to the pattern based on what you said about fit. I added darts for shaping in front, shortened 1/2' on both back pieces so it won't be as long in back. I also widened the sleeve by 2 inchs to give a more kimono sleeve. I used Oly Fun craft fabric which is like stiff interfacing to make the pattern.

Lovely fabric choice!!!!

I absolutely LOVE that floral denim. It would make a really cute jacket. But I get what you're saying about the dungarees. I know many people love overalls/dungarees and the most important thing is to love what you wear, but they're just too juvenile for me. I'm a grown woman. They look cute on my 12 year old though. To the sizing issue, you had me laughing about the "petite" meaning short and slight not short and .... I'm over 5'9" and my height is in my torso. Even "talls" don't quite fit right. I'm so grateful that I discovered sewing and can make clothes that fit.

I would never have dared to repeat my clothing choices from the 60's-70's. I had a lot in common with Twiggy in those days. I couldn't put on an ounce of weight and now its the exact opposite. You get points for enthusiasm, nostalgia, and creativity Micheline. I love that fabric too, and was tempted, but couldn't think what I could make for myself. I like the flowered top on you. Love the way it looks from the front, but as you say I think there is too much fullness in the back. I would make the first line drawing with the small ruffle at the back, in a viscose/rayon. Love the bird fabric. So cute. I like the bat wing sleeve very much and have made a couple of bat wing sweaters recently, made with knit fabric and they are very flattering for a larger bust etc. Good find in the charity shop. The shirt looks terrific with the flowered pants. Your hypothesis about longer legs doesn't necessarily work. You and I have similar shape, at a similar age, and I am 5'7" but still busty and wider than I would like. But I have to say, that shirt would fit me properly in the arms. LOL~! I prefer making my own clothes too, so I can hide some of the bumps.

Micheline, I'm a women of a certain age and I like your overalls. I'd wear them with a pink tank and a green jean jacket. I have the kimono pattern and u have encouraged me to make it.

Beautiful makes Micheline - love the little birds top. You had me laughing out loud with the needing another 8" comment....I need about 2 ft haha :D

I’ve been wearing dungers for years. Mainly on my allotment but also elsewhere because I love them and I am in my early seventies now. Had those closures on one pair but they kept pulling undone when I was working. Changed them to sparky buttons. Much better! So pleased that dungarees are in fashion. Plan on making a few pairs, but my idea is to make them so loose I can step in and out of them.... Willow overalls and the Yari jumpsuit are on my list. I definitely think you are not too old for those that you made. Lovely.

I really LOVE your video. You're so true wirh your assesments (sory for poor English, I'm german)!

Just caught up with this video, love the bird fabric jacket very flattering on you!

Also thanks for the pattern info

Hi Michiline 🐱the overalls are cute ! Cute jean fabric I really like the 2 Kimonos thx for sharing !👗

Hi Micheline, what gorgeous denim fabric from Cheryl 💝. Your dungarees are gorgeous and you should wear them if they make you feel happy. They fit you perfectly and I think once you have put the darts in the front they will be great. I would definitely make another pair in a plain fabric, just for curiosity, to see the difference and maybe with a drappier material like a linen viscose. I also think that fabric would be lovely as a denim jacket 👌.Your top with the birds is beautiful and again, fits you perfectly 💞. I think the other one just needed to have some inches off at the waist so the lovely peplum hits you at the right point on your curves 👍. Great vlog Micheline and always inspirational and fun 😁💝😘

Very cute I love bib overalls, You look great in it. Beautiful red jacket! I would love the bird jacket. Your a great seamstress.

Particularly love the red kimono and think the back is flattering........but all the makes are lovely

Spent my whole life avoiding side zips for all the same reasons. My arms are short and and wont reach round the girls to do the zip, its such a pain. The dungerees are lovely and the back bib's great.

Your dungarees turned out gorgeous! You wear them beautifully. You should wear them year around. The fabric you picked works great!

Hi Michou, the denim from Cheryl is lovely and I like the back bib you added to the Jenny overalls. I've been wanting to buy S8172. Love both of yours-especially the one made with the bird fabric. The orange top was a fantastic bargain.

I just made Simplicity 8172 in a very lightweight knit fabric (see through) and I like it; however, I made the extra-large and it was too big so I had to take it in considerably. I will make it again and will cut out the large. It's a lovely pattern.

I have that same Simplicity pattern. I love the way it looks on you

I think you look absolutely fabulous 😍 I’m desperately seeking a plus size overall pattern and would love to make a pair just like yours 👍🏼😉

Hey, just noticed how many subscribers you’ve got, congratulations! So cute with suspender clips, even if you change out the clips, you look great. Twiggy was so skinny back then . Will you buy more of this fabric and start over? Yeah, I don’t wear quite the same styles these days, but my color choices have stayed the same. Love the bird top, and the orange! My mom is 4 feet 8 inches with short arms and legs but normal torso length. She has always rolled sleeves and shortened trousers and skirts. We just cope with whatever the Lord gives us.😍

Im 5'8" . I have to lengthen everything! Same issue just opposite directions.LOL. I think you ALWAYS look absolutely gorgeous Michou. I think the overalls are nice too. Im a overall fan so I may not be the best judge but I say, wear them! Maybe a pink shirt/ tshirt would look nice with the brown. Cheryl does pick nice fabric, so wish I were closer to order some but that darn shipping to US! Yikes! Always enjoy your vids. X

I love the black top it is very flattering on you. I Enjoy your videos very much.

I love ❤️ this top.

Love the idea of a back bib, I would suggest you make front bib narrower to ride over your bust rather than around it, maybe?.. thank you for the vids, love watching & listening x

Ps please make more videos I love your style!

Your fabric is a winner. Would you enjoy your dungarees more if you converted the trouser part into a skirt? I think you were disappointed not to have made full length trousers, but it's the perfect length for a midi skirt. I hope your do enjoy them more in the summer. Best wishes Sally

Oh heavens you are hysterical so wish I could sit and sew with you I'm in USA ohio. Has your sewing machine been smoking lols :) I'm hooked with watching l iui ke how you detailed the finished project. Keep up the good work. Thanks again

Excellent reason for not liking brown! But Iike your overalls. I also like your thoughts on your results.

I think the culotte length overalls really suit you! You are my inspiration as I am a short dumpling too. 💕

I liked the black & bird kimono top the best. I thought it was very flattering. I think I shall try that one.

the dungarees look lovely - summer or winter and the style does suit you :)

Side zips are not good for busty gals! At least with a skirt we can zip it in front and spin it around, we can't do that with pants! I have that kimono pattern, and I love it on you! I'm inspired to make it!

The dungarees look very nice, I'll have to make them.

Very nice Vlog! Love S8172 on you! And I thought the back hung very nicely! I think this would look very nice on you in a solid red or navy or whatever solid you prefer. Thanks again - always a joy to watch you.

Lovely makes, dungarees beautiful as are the tops all that’s missing is your confidence believe me you looked lovely.

Oh Micheline, you make me laugh!! You are so funny! But hey you are beautiful as you are! I love the look of that dungaree pattern but havent gone near it because I didnt think it'd be flattering however seeing your make I fell in love! I disagree with your conclusion of it, I thought you looked lovely in it! I've now put it in 'i might try it one day if i can be bothered to grade it' pile! I liked what you did with the back, I couldnt be doing with those straps either! Loved the bird top too, may also try that - you're giving me such good ideas as Im rubbish with knowing what suits so thank you!!

I think you made the right decision about the dungarees, they’d look good in black though...

Your orange chiffon shirt would go well with the Jenny overalls. Please wear the overalls you can pick your tops according to the flower colours failing that team it with a chunky jumper over the top.

I think you look great in each of your makes, including the overalls! I don't know if they are all flattering or if you have lost quite a bit of weight, but your look quite small-around.

It looks adorable on you

I'm just finishing my first ginger jeans and about to cut out next pair. Then onto Jenny dungaree trousers. I think the trouser part fits you well and nice length/ width on you as they are. Were you down in Hazelmere? I hope you managed to get to Winkworth arboretum to see the Autumn colours...

Love the kimono on you, looks fabulous. Could you salvage the dungarees and make a skirt or a jean jacket from the pieces. I hear you on being short. My leg length isn't even on some patterns !! which is why I haven't tried making any yet.

I love dungarees! If you ever send these to charity, please send them to me first! We're the same size except I'm 5 10. I've been wanting to make these bad. I can't find the Denim I need so I never bought the pattern. Thanks for your review. I ❤️❤️❤️them.

Hi have you thought about putting pleats/tucks across the sleeve to shorten and this would add interest, Great blogs, nice to see a sewer that is not a stick. regards Pauline

Love your vlogs, and know what you mean as a 61 year old you have to get the balance about wearing what you like but not going down the mutton dressed as lamb.i think you are right about a plain colour for Jenny but you look gorgeous in all the others. Just like you I am only 5 3” and slightly on the larger size I should really be 6 foot.

Your cute as a button! Dress in what makes you happy!

i like your 2-45 shirt top. you could always make it into a short sleeved shirt at a latter date. as for the Overalls......i think the make is ok BUT sadly it emphasized everything you don't like about yourself and your shape. i thought the bibtop was to wide for you.. sorry. x. i picked up a pair of elasticated top trousers made out of crappy cheap what feels like a nylon. why buy them you might say. well i liked the shape and the fit. and at 5 euros on the cheap rack is cheaper than buying a patten and the P&P so i bought 2 pears 1 has pockets. i miss not popping into oxfame in the UK there was always something good to be had. Good video as all ways mate. XXX

Here in America we call be 5’1” being vertically challenged LOL 😆

I’m really enjoying watching your vlog. I must say, though, that you are much smaller than it seems that you believe you are. I have a large bust, too, and I find that a lot of styles that accommodate my bust tend to make me look larger overall than I actually am.

I love the overalls n you. I’m 64 and plus size. I would wear more.

Cut the bibs off and wear with black jumper perhaps?

I personally don't think older women should wear dungarees - unless one is making hay. Think about changing the trouser part into a skirt. Will look wonderful.

Shirt sleeves too long.... My sister has short arms also ... So I measure the sleeve as if I were going to make it into a short sleeve, then fold the sleeve and make a seam inside the sleeve to shorten the length...most of the time the seam is not noticeable..

no no a thousand times no. Sorry but your sewing is beautiful and you are a very nice lady but they do t do anything for you. Xxx

Thanks but not interested in the charity buys. Actual demos of sewing the patterns would be nice.

Very cute overalls !

Very cute overalls !