Sorry, couldn’t resist the alliteration in that title!
This is a follow up jumpsuit made from Simplicity 6959, but this time I made it from the lightest, softest, drapiest, viscose knit, instead of a very stiff sheet. I want to be a little less conservative this year and figured that this fabric and design might be a good start.
Now, if you can remember the ’70s, you will remember that we wore our trousers long – right down to the ground, so I wanted to emulate that here. What I didn’t realise is that the jumpsuit would grow during the evening, so by the time I returned home, it was very long, in spite of my hitching it up around the belt.
The jumpsuit is made in panels – two per side, so eight altogether, with a zip front and kimono sleeves. It comes together quickly once it’s cut out and all those tailor’s tacks, so beloved of pattern makers in bygone eras, are put in.
This fabric was not a lot of fun to sew though. I washed it before making it up and it stretched out of shape all down the selvedges. I rewashed it, I steamed it, but to no avail. I was in despair as I really wanted to make this up. In the end I decided to give it a go and see what happened. I managed to cut round most of the distorted sections, but some of the panels went off grain. I am not sure that this has made much difference – nothing seems twisted, so I think I got away with it. My sewing machine decided that it didn’t like the fabric at all, so it is made almost exclusively on my overlocker.
I was originally going to pair this with my vintage Chanel bag, but as we were attending a stand up function, I went for one of my Japanese bags instead, which weirdly made me much happier, although this is not an evening bag and is therefore a bit big.
I was pleased that this jumpsuit hit four targets – it fitted into Jungle January, I stashbusted some fabric, it fitted my vintage pledge, AND, the party we were going to had a black and white theme. Score!
My only change this time was to alter the collar. I did this on the last iteration but went too small. This time I left the back of the collar longer and just took a bit of fabric from the front, resulting in something much more wearable.
The details: Pattern is Simplicity 6959 from the 1970s, fabric is viscose knit from Spotlight, shoes are Letizia from Letizia, Claremont, the belt is stretch sequin from Secret Closet, and Keshi pearls are from Heaven Wrapped. Final note, I also wore my Jungle January undies with the jumpsuit, giving me a very coordinated outfit. Unfortunately I couldn’t resist flashing the bra at anyone who showed any interest. Luckily, most of the unfortunate recipients of my bragging were friends, although I did make a couple of new friends in the process!
Wow love it
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Did you knit the extendable legs as well..?
LOL, Marty, I only just got what you mean!
Great work Sue. Amazing that you met so many targets with this outfit and I must say, you had me in stitches when I was reading about the Jungle January Bra flashing. You seam to have so much fun with your sewing!
Thanks Jean, I did enjoy wearing this outfit and can’t wait to wear it again.
this is incredibly glamorous and suits you (I just read the first comment and i think it was meant in that the jumpsuit makes your legs look fabulously long!)
This made me laugh – I’m not sure that he did mean that!!
It looks so glam, Sue! I think this is the first Jungle January make that I really liked and could see myself wearing! Love the pattern too!
Thank you Alex, I really enjoyed wearing it.
You excelled yourself in every aspects here! This is fun, fearless and fabulous (I’m trying to emulate your alliteration now). You certainly know how to rock such a stunning jumpsuit and make it 100% stylish, complete with your silky Japanese bag. (BTW, I’m looking forward to test your sew-along, Sue!)
Thanks Hélène, I’m just wrangling with the bag pattern – have to tile it with no software and it’s hard!
Oh man! You rocked this! I still love your white “muslin” one but this is so chic!
Moral of this post: flash enough people and you’ll make new friends! *wink* This jumpsuit is AMAZING. Seriously, excellent make — and it’s so cool that you coordinated your inner things & outer things to match. Jungle January score!
Wow that looks fabulous! Tx
Fantastic looking jumpsuit and interesting how the fabric grew during the night.
Looks great Sue. Well worth the pain you went through with your fabric, I would say!
This really is a lovely outfit, and makes you look very serene (even with the racy underwear). I am doing JJ too, and was planning a jump suit, but I only have 2m which isn’t really enough. I can’t really make a shorts version “play suit” but am considering sleeveless.
I do love a jumpsuit! Can you put a seam at the waist to make it fit the fabric? Sleeveless works too! I look forward to seeing it.
I might have to introduce a waist seam as I need more width to accommodate my hips, but it sort of defeats the object, in a way. I will persevere for a while yet.
Fabulous!
I love this! I’m warming to the idea of a jumpsuit here lately. I love this vintage pattern. And yes, it makes your legs look super long!
I love this jumpsuit. You have inspired me to add one to my wishlist!
I remember why we loved them so much in the ’70s!!
Love it, it looks great on you and ideal for your jungle January entry. That bra flashing, hilarious 🙂
Oh, WOW, this is AMAZING!! You are the coolest!
Wow. This is so eye-catching.
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