Dee:
For this Fabricista make, Butterick See & Sew 5676, from 1998, was the pattern of choice. I wanted to try and update this style by adding an exposed zipper in the front instead of the normal in seam zipper. I used a gold jacket zipper exposing the zipper teeth. I think that simple change made an amazing difference in the look of jumper. Goal achieved!
As to pattern alterations, the above waist is in the size 12 graduating to a size 16 from the waist to the hem. An extra 3 inches was added to the hem line to achieve the desired length.
Seen here with a classic thrifted white front button blouse, but would look equally good with a cream or black turtleneck. Or even a cream or black blouse!
The fabrics is a plaid polyester wool blend fabric. Easy to work with and no itch to the fabric. Wonderful! Thank you Fabric Mart!
Dory:
This beautiful Rayon Challis was such an easy fabric to work with and looks very elegant made into a Top and Skirt. I love the print with floral and some script. The colors in the fabric make it very versatile to wear with other items in the same color family.
I used Simplicity 3138 view C for the skirt, in a size 18 with a godet. It has a very nice waistband and a 7” back zipper. I also used Fabric Mart's lightweight interfacing on the waistband. I topped it off with a really cute 1984 Kwik Sew pattern View C top that I made without the pockets. This was a very simple pattern and used 1/4” seams everywhere! The neckline called for turning it in 1/8” and then another 1/8” of sewing it down. Yikes! But it turned out great. I think that’s because the fabric was so lovely to work with.
Older patterns can look great when you use the right fabrics.
Thank you for another beautiful print fabric!
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Jumpers are a great garment to sew and wear. They present a pulled together look with out the formality of an actual dress. I like it.
ReplyDeleteThese are fun! They would work well for spring transition outfits, too.
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