I finished sewing my first jumpsuit! Everyone get excited! Guys, I know I’ve been really happy after certain sewing projects, but nothing beats how I feel about this one. It fits me like a glove and I want to wear it everywhere!
The stretch sateen is a medium weight, and considering the size of the jumpsuit, it definitely has a bit of weight to it. I wanted to make it slightly fancy so I could dress it up or down. I think the added weight gives this effect. It also allows me to wear it in any season. Needless to say, I’m pretty happy with my fabric choice.
My favorite success: I used double-sided tape to sew my zipper. Um, I’ll be using that again! The thread got a little wonky, but best zipper I have done so far. Let’s just look at it for a moment.
Oh, and POCKETS!
I needed the boost from this project. I had been kind of down on my progress. This jumpsuit is a little ray of sunshine. I was able to not get so in my head and just have fun. When perfectionist Pamela comes out things don’t go so well. I’ll try to put her away for a while. Now, does anyone have a wedding I could attend? I think this jumpsuit would be perfect wedding attire. Anyone need a +1? I do have a friend date on Friday and I’m planning to strut my jumpsuit around Birmingham that afternoon. Look out Bham!
If you haven’t made a jumpsuit, do it! The Vogue 9075 was pretty easy and fun. Anyone else made a jumpsuit? I’d love to see your makes!
Look at you! This is gorgeous. You did such a good job. You’ve inspired me to make this pattern again, this time in a solid fabric. Way to go!
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Thank you! So happy I inspired you. It really is a fun pattern.
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Wow, this looks amazing! Gorgeous fabric choice, fits the pattern perfectly.
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Thank you so much! :)
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Pretty fabric! It looks lovely on you! I haven’t made one yet. I have been too bothered thinking of the fitting issues.
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It actually wasn’t too hard to do the fitting. I got advice from See Carmen Sew’s blog and Sewrendipity’s blog. I went down a size smaller than the pattern recommends. I was also advised to add a few inches in the crotch area. I didn’t, though a 1/2 inch probably would have been helpful. Other than those things I had no trouble with fitting. Just dive in! :)
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Oh wow this is amazing! I love the colour and you’re right it does fit you like a glove :)
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Thank you!!
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It’s awesome, well done! Love the colour, suits you so nicely. Hoping the weather is better over there than in London so you can a lot of wear out of it.
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Thank you!! It’s still in the 60s here, but I plan to throw a cardigan and tights on with it once it gets cold.. even if it looks silly. :)
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