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Did you know that jumpsuit the word originated in the 1940s (originally US): so named because it was first used to denote a parachutist’s garment.
noun: jumpsuit; plural noun: jumpsuits
a garment incorporating trousers and a sleeved top in one piece, worn as a fashion item, protective garment, or uniform.
From ABBA to Elvis Presley jumpsuits have had a dubious reputation. This year after starting Wardrobe Architect and dropping out I realised that my style is still defining itself. There are so many things I had never bought because I carry a lot of conditioning about what’s OK to wear. But through sewing I have become open minded and this is the year for me to try out new styles, silhouettes etc. I am having fun. Especially when sewing as part of a challenge.
Ali kinda goaded me into joining the #JumpingintoJune challenge. She rightly sensed my interest as an onlooker who kept popping up on all her jumpsuit posts. I loved her By Hand London jumpsuit.
Several other lovely bloggers have joined and here are their jumpsuits so far. You can see a lineup of jumpsuits here.
After researching and reading up on jumpsuits I have come to the conclusion that they are awesome! First of all I love that this is a piece of kit that started out as simple garment designed to insulate the body from the cold of high altitudes and minimize risk of covering important handles and grips – a practical utility garment. That’s kick ass for me.
They are used all over the place. Drivers and pilots wear jumpsuits. Manual labourers. Sportspersons. They are used as prison uniforms (Orange is the New Black anyone?). And lets not forget how incredibly useful they are with little children – simple to launder, put on and remove compared to an ensemble outfit.
The jumpsuit made its way to high fashion where apparently “it is often attractive to designers because it has an unbroken line running from the neck to the feet and can be flattering on some body shapes“.
I have came to love the idea of a jumpsuit- Simple. Easy. Casual. So I am sharing some jumpsuit pictures that I liked. So much variety…..Enjoy!
Solange Knowles wore a jumpsuit as one of her wedding outfits! Wow!
I can think of at least 5 reasons why a jumpsuit is awesome. Can you?
Happy sewing everyone!
Hila
XoX
PS. I finished my jumpsuit a couple of days ago but have yet to take pictures. So that post will be coming soon!
Abigail
June 22, 2015 12:07 pmWow, lots of jumpsuits, I love all of them! I can’t wait to see yours!
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:31 amI cant wait to share it – if only there were more hours in the day!!!
Abigail
June 24, 2015 5:53 pmAh, I agree!
monserrattlopez
June 22, 2015 1:09 pmSo very inspiring Hila!
Thanks for sharing!! <3
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:31 amGlad you enjoyed the post!
lovelucie1
June 22, 2015 1:34 pmGreat post! I’ve never even tried one on in the shops! I always thought you would need to be tall and I am not.
But completely inspired by your collection so next time I’m in town I may try a few…..just for research purposes.
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:31 amResearch is a good thing! 😉
Ali
June 22, 2015 2:39 pmI’m just about to start a jumpsuit, McCalls 7524 from 1995 with some Hawaiian fabric, can’t wait! I love the photos of what people have made so far!
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:30 amsounds fun! I have been eyeing some bright flamingo fabric…..
Sewing with Scoobys
June 22, 2015 3:29 pmSo many choices, all so lovely I can’t wait to see what you come up with 🙂
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:30 amIts a fun jumpsuit 🙂
Thimberlina
June 22, 2015 6:39 pmWow! Some stunners there! Glad I didn’t see them before I made mine, i would never have been able to bardo it down to just one!
Really excited to see yours! 😃 PS ta for the mention x
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:29 amlol! I bought Holly jumpsuit by the way. BHL were having a 50% off sale on the paper patterns and I went for it. Wont make it up till later though;-)
Thimberlina
June 24, 2015 9:27 pmI saw the sale too dad wanted the Kim dress but they’d sold out. Which version of the holly are you fancying?
Hila
June 24, 2015 9:37 pmIf summer plays along I’d like to make a short jumpsuit in a cotton lawn.
Thimberlina
June 24, 2015 9:42 pm😀
navybluethreads
June 22, 2015 8:29 pmFab inspiration, might finally spur me on to finish mine 😉
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:28 amlooking forward to it!
kylachristine
June 23, 2015 4:41 amCan’t wait to see yours! 🙂
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:28 am🙂
Beth
June 23, 2015 6:17 amWow that was a very persuasive post! I should get on with tracing the pattern for mine!!
Hila
June 24, 2015 8:27 amlovely! look forward to seeing yours too!
sewnupgifts
June 25, 2015 4:13 amI love jumpsuits too, they can look so elegant. But for me I need to grow a few inches without extra weight. Enjoy the sewing you will look fab!