Today has proven to be a lovely day of running around, laughing with my kids and Eric, yummy food, playground time and, as you will see, blog photos! I used my tripod but my 8 year old asked if she could help so we can applaud her for her work.
Like I said in my last post, I had already made the pants on the Holly jumpsuit so all I had to do was fit the bodice. I cut the largest size for length at the waist but kept my size for the width so it would match the pants. I did grade up on the front only to give the girls a little more room. I cut the highest size on the cowl and after measuring myself and the flat pattern, knew I’d have enough room in all directions.
I used a Hawaiian Floral Print Crepe de Chine by Maggy London that I got from Fabric Mart Fabrics. Sadly, it’s all gone. I was going back and forth about lining it but I left it as is and it’s very wearable and comfortable without a lining. Perfect for today’s 70 degree weather! I’m all about the Hawaiian prints right now so don’t be surprised if you see more coming from me.
I do wonder if I should have put in plastic boning into the sides of the bodice. If not that, I might want to shorten the sides by about 1/2″, though really, it’s fine. I’m really trying not to overfit things over here. Working at the dress shop has helped me with not overfitting.
I am in serious over drive in the jumpsuit department. Just need to pair recent pattern purchases with fabric. And I know you have to basically get undressed to go to the bathroom but I honestly don’t care. My aim is to make all the jumpsuits this Sprint/Summer. I also can see myself using the bodice on the Holly and pairing it with a skirt, both long and short. I do like wearing a bra so we’ll see what I decide when it comes to the spaghetti straps next time.
I won’t promise to post pictures of everything I’ve made since January- I tried but I kept sewing and never had daylight to take photos of all my Jungle January stuff. I do want to show off a couple of special makes. Let’s hope the sun powers me up!
Have a great weekend! And for crying out loud, WEAR A JUMPSUIT!
Great result. Looks fab without the boning.
I love this on you. Fits beautifully, especially across the back. Great fabric looks lovely with your coloring.
Only iffy thing for me is the strap issue, and I think with the proportions it has it would look great with a wide strap. That would hide your bra strap and save you from wearing a strapless bra. I also would love those pants with a bodice with a curvy sweetheart neckline with sleeves. A la 1940’s. Or with one of the old fashioned halter tops.
Couldn’t agree more on the proportions of the straps. Good call. And I think you just gave me my next top project. 🙂
Chic! I have a linkup party every Thursday. I would love if you could linkup your jump suit on http://highlatitudestyle.com/2015/04/30/ill-have-what-she-is-having/
Very pretty! And your photos turned out lovely!
Thank you so much.
Looks amazing! The holly is on this month’s to do list, hope it turns out as good as yours! 😀
It’s such a great pattern, you’ll love it! Just make sure you muslin that bodice. It’s very short. If I hadn’t lengthened mine my bra would be showing on the sides.
Thanks for the tip! 😃