Handmade by You: Sew Overalls with a Custom Embroidered Patch

There’s something so satisfying about sewing a pair of overalls—the mix of structure, utility, and personal style makes them a wardrobe staple with endless possibilities. But why stop at just stitching them up? Adding an embroidered “Handmade By” patch is the perfect finishing touch to showcase your craftsmanship.

The Patterns

The Longmont Overalls have been on my “to remake” list for ages, and I even included them in my work-from-home capsule wardrobe—completely built from sewing patterns in the refreshed Maker’s Club collection. My first version was a floral pair that I wore in the Sew-Along video, and ever since, I’ve been hooked! These overalls are a perfect beginner-friendly project, offering a comfy fit and a quick, satisfying sew—you can stitch up a pair in just a day!

What better way to celebrate National Craft Month than by adding a personal touch to your projects? I stitched up our “Handmade By” label and customized it with my name using the built-in fonts on my embroidery machine. It’s such a simple yet meaningful detail that adds a professional, personalized finish to my classic denim overalls!

Making the Overalls

Watch below to see just how effortlessly these overalls come together!

I’ve been wanting a classic denim pair for a while, and I finally made it happen! I picked up this lightweight denim last year and had the overalls cut out and waiting in my “to make” pile for ages. So when the mood struck to sew them, they were all ready to go—no prep, just straight to stitching!

I serged all my internal seams for a clean finish, and I love how the front and back are completed with wide facings—perfect for adding my label later!

The key to any denim project is all in the topstitching! My go-to trick is setting up two machines—one with topstitching thread and a size 100 denim needle, and the other with regular sewing thread and a size 90 needle. This way, I can seamlessly switch between construction and topstitching without constantly rethreading—such a game changer!

Another key to achieving professional-looking overalls is the hardware (like this)! I used an overall kit to thread my straps through and securely sewed on the buttons—using my topstitching thread for extra durability.

Embroidering the Label

Watch to see the label come to life, and then read further instructions below…

I’m a huge fan of all the maker labels in this series—some are perfect to hoop and stitch right away, but others, like this one, give you the opportunity to add your personal touch, like your name.

I even made a slight modification to the embroidery process by hooping interfacing to the back of the label, so it could be pressed on for a cleaner finish. Here’s how I did it…

Using embroidery software or the built-in fonts on your embroidery machine, customize the label by spelling out your name within the design.

Stitch the first placement line on the stabilizer and then place fabric over top.

Once fabric is placed, stitch out second step, the name, as well as the flowers and leaves.

Remove the hoop from the machine and tape a piece of interfacing to the wrong side, ensuring it fully covers the stitching line’s perimeter. Also, ensure that the interfacing piece’s adhesive side is facing out.

Take back to the embroidery machine and restitch step 2.

Remove from the machine, and carefully trim away the excess label fabric and interfacing as close to the stitching line as possible. I always use duckbill scissors for this!

Place the hoop back on the machine and continue stitching the rest of the design, including the border.

Remove the hoop from the machine and gently tear the design away from the stabilizer. If needed, use scissors to carefully trim any excess stabilizer or stray threads around the border—just be sure not to cut into the embroidery.

Place the label on the inside back of your project and use an iron to fuse it to the fabric. For extra security, you can add a few hand stitches around the edges to ensure it stays in place—this little detail makes your handmade piece even more special!

My Handmade Overalls

I love how these overalls turned out—they’re perfectly comfy and fit right into my work-from-home wardrobe. With the weather warming up but not too hot yet, they’re an ideal piece for spring layering. The handmade label adds such a special touch, and now I’m thinking I need to incorporate more of them into my projects—because every handmade piece deserves to be celebrated!

Next up in my capsule collection is the Dahlia Boho Blouse, which will pair perfectly with these overalls to bring the look into spring. With its breezy silhouette and light, airy feel, it’s the perfect layering piece for the changing seasons!

What label will you stitch into your next project?

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