Hi everyone! I am back with my last summer blog of 2024. One of my favorite things about sewing is the ability to create higher end pieces for a fraction of the cost. I find that we are now in a place where we are creating more of these duplicate pieces. When making these “dupe” pieces that I find on Pinterest, I change some factor in them, so they will not be an exact replica but close to. When I saw this jumpsuit I immediately fell in love with it & I knew I had to recreate it.
Fabric Mart had the most beautiful red linen fabric & I just knew it was the perfect time to create it. I have such a love for linen! It is extremely easy to work with; it sews really well & I love natural fiber clothing. The hardest part about working with linen is the wrinkles. Linen is so easy to wrinkle & I find that even when it is pressed a lot it will still wrinkle of the course of time. I put a little bit of starch on it to keep it from creasing as easy. I had to search high & low for an extra wide rick rack in the exact color, but I ended up finding just that!
The hardest part in creating this look was finding a pattern that was similar to the picture. I ended up creating the jumpsuit by using the top of a dress pattern from Cynthia’s Rowley Simplicity S0881 & Simplicity pattern S8885. For these two pieces to go together, I extended the bodice piece in the front & the back by an inch. The overlay bodice I decided to extend by two inches. My favorite part of the jumpsuit is the details in the back.
I like the idea of creating “dupes” from designer pieces especially, because it makes it affordable & obtainable to an everyday consumer. On the other hand, as a designer, I see the importance of not creating an exact replica, because it is someone else’s hard work, so I tend to change it in some ways so it is not a direct copy. I enjoyed creating this piece! I think it is perfect for summer/vacation. In retrospect, the only thing I would change about the piece is how I put on the rick rack; I still may decide to change it or alter it later on, but all in all, I love this summer piece I created!
Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!
You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: LINEN.
Your copy is true to the original. Personally, I feel if you are making a copy for yourself, make a copy. You are not selling your copy to make a profit, you are complementing the original. If someone sees your copy and wants one like it, you can refer them to your original source and suggest they buy an original if it is for sale. In this way you are advertising the original design for no compensation.
ReplyDeleteJust great, the color, the fit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color with great use of the rick rack. I love the width of the pants and it makes you look extra tall. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the bold look!
ReplyDeleteVery nice result ! Great find with the wide rick rack ! You look wonderful in your new outfit.
ReplyDeleteadorable! This looks perfect on you. It gives a very tall and slimming look.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a stunning make. You did an amazing job interpreting the original. And that red linen is fabulous. Thanks for sharing your project and your tips!
ReplyDeleteWhat size Rick rack trim did you use?
ReplyDeleteNailed it!! 🔥🔥🔥
ReplyDeleteYou did an AMAZING job, absolutely FABULOUS.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great look!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Well done!
ReplyDeletelove this
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