Ohmygawd, wot is this then?? I’m wearing a jumpsuit!
I know! So… fashionable!!
Disclaimer; so, any and all claims to being abreast with current trends and wearing something that’s oh-so-hot-right-now! that’s only just barely appearing in RTW shops here is absolutely nothing at all to do with me and everything to do with Heather of Closet Case Patterns for kindly sending me this pattern and thus propelling my wardrobe ever closer to what the cool girls are all wearing… thank you, Heather!!
Up until now I had precisely zero jumpsuits in my repertoire and to be honest I had early, prior-to-making-it worries that I would be wanting to transform this one into a midi-dress fairly soon … my fear of jumpsuits is mostly because of the toilet issue. I remember Cassie telling me a story about herself and a friend: said friend was wearing a jumpsuit and no bra one time, and Cassie was waiting for her in the ladies’. Friend sings out from her stall; “Cassie? I’m basically sitting here naked right now… ” This struck both of them as particularly hilarious and they laughed until they cried… well I’ve gotta say I think of that every time I even contemplate a jumpsuit. Once I’d made this one though and tried it on, I did immediately love the rather glamorous breeziness of those super wide wide legs, immediately! and I also really like how the extravagance of width at the bottom edge is nicely balanced out at top by the tapered in lines of the camisole-style top half. The curved V-neckline is cut quite low both front and back, it’s flattering in a quietly sexy sort of a way; and while it’s a leeetle bit skimpy it’s not too skimpy that you can’t wear a bra, which is comforting. In fact the straps are designed thoughtfully wide enough to be bra-strap friendly. Wearing it feels quite delightfully breezy and relaxed and comfy and easy, like you really are wearing nothing, even though you’re actually swathed in looooads of swishy fabric, and I found myself not minding the bifurcated-ness after all. In fact, colour me pleasantly surprised! Could I even be *gasp* converted to jumpsuits?!
Pattern: so, of course this is the Amy jumpsuit, designed by Heather Lou of Closet Case patterns… and I used a slightly crinkly deep blue rayon from my stash, I think this was originally from the Morrison sale; and I cut the shoulder straps from white cotton because…. well just because. The white was a remnant from deep deep Stash.
I lined the bodice with the last remains of this goooooorgeous yellow and white check rayon… love this divine fabric, originally from the Tessuti’s in Melbourne, and I used it to make this top for Cassie, and this little dress for Ms Spring.
It’s now been used up totally, each and every skerick, likewise the blue rayon, and likewise the piece of white cotton now too. I’m using up so much of my stash! I’m a bit behind on my blogging, but trust me; I’ve been making tonnes recently and have used up LOTS of my stash while at the same time adding almost nothing to it… THIS. IS. AWESOME!!!
Details:
Jumpsuit; the Amy jumpsuit, pattern by Closet Case patterns, in a royal blue rayon? I think? with white cotton straps
Sandals; made by me! at the shoe camaraderie workshop; details here
jumping in my jumpsuit! I’m sure Clara’s wishing she had one too…
This looks gorgeous, and I’m not at all surprised you look stunning in it! The rather geometric lines remind me of some of the Japanese styles. Also it’s kind of a seasonal release for down under, isn’t it?
thank you! yes, it’s very good timing for us southern hemispheries! 🙂
You look very on-trend. Many years ago a co-worker designed her own jumpsuit, had it made and wore it proudly one evening. When she visited the ladies’ facilities she realized the lace-up front, the only access, was not the best choice for a jumpsuit.
thank you! A lace-up front does sound tricky… you mean she had to unlace it every time?
It’s a great-looking garment. Love those wide legs. Suits you. I hope it’s fun to wear.
thank you so much Barbara! It is quite fun, and very easy 🙂
What else would you do in a jumpsuit? Love it!
thank you Melanie! 🙂
You look so cool in this jumpsuit, Carolyn! I so had to laugh when reading the story of Cassie‘s friend. But I can imagine that it‘s great to wear. I love the white straps and the lovely lining. I am not converted to wear a jumpsuit myself though.
Your stash looks like the choice of a lovely fabric shop. Can‘t wait seeing your other makes!
thank you SaSa! Yes, it took testing a pattern for me to make a jumpsuit!
Glad to hear from you Carolyn! Of course the jumpsuit looks beautifully made 🙂
thank you Angela! 🙂
Well, you look fabulous in this ‘trendy’ jumpsuit Carolyn!
The naked-in-the-toilet story had me laughing out loud though 🙂
thank you so much Diane! Yes, I think wearing a bra is a must!
It is fabulous, and looks so comfy. But I totally agree with you on the bathroom-related issues, probably the reason why I’m not wearing jumpsuits even though I love them to death (I grew up watching Charlie’s Angels). But having to disrobe X times per day, not to mention the risk of letting beautiful fabric spill to a soiled floor, mmm… Kudos on using the stash, I’ve been doing the same thing with my yarn stash for the past three years.
thank you miss agnes! I didn’t even think about the bathroom floor but you’re right, that’s VERY off-putting! The good thing about this one is you can wear a bra underneath, and it’s not full -length either 🙂
I love it! it really suits you. My only problem with jumpsuits is the undressing to the toilet! Great job with the stash busting.
thank you so much Dianne! 🙂
It’s glamorous without being overly ostentatious?! Fabulous look for you! And love the jump shot with Clara’s tongue hanging out in happiness!! 🙂
thank you so much Lisa! yes, Clara is totally in her happy place right here! xx 🙂
You look fabulous in your jumpsuit.
thank you Sharon 🙂
Maybe a peplum with a trap door hidden underneath would solve the toilet problem?? I realise that a jumpsuit doesn’t normally need a peplum, but everyone needs to go pee. ;^)
You look amazing as usual. Clara looks like she’s having a great time.
This is my first time posting, but I’ve been reading for a while now and am always inspired by you.
You make me want to do dressmaking again.
thank you so much Alison! hmmm, the idea of a trap door is making me giggle, I can’t even imagine it! Fortunately the design of this one enables you to wear a bra underneath, which is a very comforting thing, and it zips up at the side nice and easily 🙂
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You look wonderful in yours, did you go up a size or stay true to your measurements? I’ve just made my toile up and it fits nicely but yours looks much more flowy. Is that even a word?