Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Downloads – Working Class Attire for Chest Sizes 42-44 | Past Patterns 7281
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Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Past Patterns 7281) – Digital Download. This historically accurate 1910s workwear suit pattern features a button-front closure, reinforced seams, and functional pockets. Designed for WWI-era workwear, industrial laborers, and reenactments. Chest Size 42″-44″.
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Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Downloads – Working Class Attire for Chest Sizes 42-44 | Past Patterns 7281
$9.00
Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Past Patterns 7281) – Digital Download. This historically accurate 1910s workwear suit pattern features a button-front closure, reinforced seams, and functional pockets. Designed for WWI-era workwear, industrial laborers, and reenactments. Chest Size 42″-44″.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Instant Access to a Historically Accurate 1910s Workwear Suit Sewing Pattern
Step into the 1910s with this Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Past Patterns 7281, Digital Download)—a faithful McCall’s reproduction of an original 1910s workwear design. This one-piece overall suit was a staple for industrial laborers, mechanics, and railroad workers, providing durability, flexibility, and full-body protection for men in demanding jobs.
✔️ Instant PDF Download – Start Sewing Today!
✔️ Chest Size 42"-44" – Period-correct fit.
✔️ Authentic McCall’s Workwear Suit Reproduction
✔️ Includes 1910s Tailoring & Sewing Instructions
✔️ Multiple Print Formats Available (A0, A4, 8.5"x11", 36-inch wide)
If you prefer a physical printed version, you can order it here.
Features of the Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Digital Version)
✔️ Authentic 1910s Workwear Suit Design – Reproduced from an original McCall’s pattern of the era.
✔️ Historically Accurate Construction – Includes a full button-down front, reinforced seams, and a practical workwear fit.
✔️ Flexible Printing Options – This digital sewing pattern is provided in:
- 36-inch wide format (for large-scale printing).
- A0 format (for professional print shops).
- A4 format (for at-home printing in sections).
- 8.5"x11" format (U.S. letter size for home printers).
✔️ Step-by-Step Period Sewing Instructions – Learn how to construct this historically accurate workwear piece.
The Evolution of 1910s Workwear & The Mid-1910s Overall Suit
By the 1910s, industrialization was transforming men’s clothing. The one-piece overall suit became essential for railroad workers, engineers, and machinists, offering protection from dirt, grease, and heavy labor conditions.
Designed with durability in mind, these suits featured wide-leg trousers, reinforced seams, and multiple pockets for tools. The McCall’s pattern reproduction used in this digital download maintains the historical accuracy and construction techniques of the time, making it a must-have for historical costumers, reenactors, and vintage workwear enthusiasts.
🔗 Want to explore the history of workwear? Learn more about early industrial clothing.
Sewing the Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Digital Download)
✔️ Reinforced Seams for Durability – Authentic construction techniques used in early 20th-century industrial wear.
✔️ Button-Front Closure – Functional and period-correct for the 1910s style.
✔️ Utility Pockets & Wide-Leg Fit – Practical design elements for labor-intensive work environments.
✔️ Authentic Workwear Tailoring – Follow detailed instructions to sew this one-piece men’s work suit exactly as it was made in the 1910s.
Best Fabric Choices for a Historically Accurate 1910s Overall Suit
For an authentic reproduction, use:
✔️ Cotton twill – Durable and commonly used in workwear.
✔️ Denim – A popular industrial fabric from the era.
✔️ Cotton canvas – Heavy-duty and suitable for rugged work conditions.
✔️ Wool blends – Historically used in cooler climates for warmth.
Typical 1910s Workwear Colors: Navy blue, brown, khaki, black, and natural off-white.
Skill Level Required for This Digital Sewing Pattern
🧵 This pattern is best for intermediate to advanced sewists, with experience in:
✔️ Garment construction and tailoring techniques
✔️ Sewing buttonholes and working with structured fabrics
✔️ Historical costume sewing or vintage fashion projects
If you're new to historical sewing, this Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Digital Download) comes with detailed instructions to guide you through each step.
Perfect for Historical Costuming & Reenactments
✔️ 1910s Industrial & Labor Costumes
✔️ Living History & Museum Exhibits
✔️ WWI-Era Workwear & Vintage Fashion
✔️ Theater & Film Costuming
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With this Mid-1910s Men’s Overall Suit Sewing Pattern (Digital Download – Chest 42"-44"), you can create an authentic early 20th-century workwear suit perfect for reenactments, museum displays, and costuming. Download, print, and start sewing today!
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What is the difference between a Past Patterns original pattern and a Vintage Revival pattern?
The Past Patterns originals were designed in house and based upon the research, disassembly and time of Saundra Ros Altman. These designs come from finds all over the United States reaching from San Diego, California to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She created the initial patterns, the sizing charts and the instruction content. Many of the these patterns are multi-sized or are available in various sizes. For the most part, these designs are done taking into account the modern human body's shape, height and weight. The Vintage Revival patterns are traces or copies of an old, mass produced pattern; the first mass produced patterns came out in the 1850s. For the most part, you get exactly what came in the original package; in some cases, Saundra has appended historical notes to the instructions. The Vintage Revivals patterns, being copies of the originals, generally only come in one size and are based upon the size and shape of the human body from the era the pattern came from.
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You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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