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I did it! I sewed a jumpsuit! I wore said jumpsuit! I LOVE said jumpsuit!
Simplicity 1142 Pattern Review
No seriously I love it! So loved it I was inspired to write this post last week about jumpsuits. Its a trend I’ve never really got on board with but when I saw Ali’s BHL Holly jumpsuit post I joined #jumpingintojune challenge.
I am very low maintenance and a lazy dresser so I like throw on and go items. My choice of jumpsuit was this reasonably priced Simplicty 1142. This tie waist jumpsuit can be dressed up and dressed down depending on the occasion. It’s a simple outfit that I can chuck on and never feel underdressed. I do feel like fabulous when I am wearing this. Will I be making more jumpsuits! Hellz YEAH!!!
Fabric selection
The fabric is a polyester lightweight with good drape suited to this blousey jumpsuit. The fabric was quite slippery to work with but I managed. The print is busy and I can get away with imperfect seam matching. I picked up this fabric at an Essex car boot sale a couple of months ago : £3 for 4meters :-).
Simplicity 1142 Pros
I love that its got pockets. Nice deep pockets.There is an elastic casing on the waist. I also added elastic to the leg cuffs for a more sporty feel.
Sewing jumpsuits
I love sewing my won handmade jumpsuits! I have since sewed Vogue 9259 twice; one in tropical viscose and another in pink crepe. For another quick great jumpsuit sewing project I sewed New Look 6373 in cobalt blue crepe.
The ties on the neck are adjustable so they be as high or low as I want. Its easy to slip it on and off.
And for the jump shots….
And trying to do a “Put a ring on it” move….badly….
I am a jumpsuit convert…so much so I bought the Holly Jumpsuit when it was on sale for 50% off! I will probably be jumping into July as well.
Have you been converted to entertaining the idea of a jumpsuit yet?
Happy sewing everyone!
Hila
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patternandbranch
June 27, 2015 12:05 pmI haven’t gotten there yet, but you’ve almost converted me! Yours looks great!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:33 pmThank you!😘
Carolyn
June 27, 2015 1:08 pmHila, this is totally fabulous!!! What a great fabric choice for a jumpsuit, and I love the neckline on this pattern. I always really enjoy your fun photoshoots too. Go forth and wear this jumpsuit with confidence! You nailed it!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:33 pmThank you! 👣💃
sewloveable
June 27, 2015 2:04 pmHila, you may have sold me on the jumpsuit. This is soooo cute!!
Timeka
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Hila
June 28, 2015 8:30 pmThank you for your comment. Made my day! Glad you enjoyed the post😘
Clarinda Kaleidoscope
June 27, 2015 3:27 pmWhat a fun set of photos! The fabric is fab too – what a bargain x
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:29 pmThanks Clarinda! The woman I bought the fabric from was destashing so I was lucky😃
Sewing with Scoobys
June 27, 2015 3:33 pmGreat jumpsuit Hila you choose the perfect drapey fabric for this pattern, it looks great on you!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:26 pmThank you!
Chris @ makeandwear
June 27, 2015 3:49 pmYour jumpsuit is beautiful! I really like the neckline shape and it looks so comfy and chic at the same time 🙂
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:26 pmIts so comfy! I am a big fan of this and I expect there might another one before summer is out😃
sewingsu
June 27, 2015 5:17 pmIt looks wonderful on you! I don’t think i will ever be a jumpsuit convert but its a look that really suits you,
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:25 pmThanks!
theresastevens
June 27, 2015 5:40 pmThis is crazy cute and it makes you look gorgeous!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:24 pmThank you! I feel ultra chic in it…something to do with that neckline😃
sheisthewildyouth
June 27, 2015 5:53 pmLooks great! I’m going to try the jumpsuit pattern in the GBSB Fashion with Fabrics book! Having seen yours, I’m really excited to give it a go now!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:23 pmThat looks a great jumpsuit! I thonk you will love it👍
Thimberlina
June 27, 2015 6:45 pmWahhay!! I love it! You’re the crazy queen of jumpsuits! Was worth waiting for! All that practice with them long stridey leaps have paid off! Don’t forget to add it to the linky party on Chris’s blog 😃
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:23 pmWill do as soon as wifi is sorted in new house…moving house sucks. Glad you enjoyed the post. I am now a jumpsuit convert thanks to you!😃.
Thimberlina
June 28, 2015 8:31 pmI’m managed to do it, you’re on! Good luck with the move 😀
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:34 pmYou are a 🌟! Thank you so much!
Abigail
June 27, 2015 8:47 pmThe pictures of you jumping made me smile.😀 Lovely jumpsuit, I’ve been waiting to see it for a while and here it is!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:20 pmThanks Abigail! It was a fun day😃
Chris
June 27, 2015 9:02 pmIf I hadn’t made my share of jumsuits yet, yours certainly would have convinced me! It looks great and I love the way those straps are constructed for easy on-and-off-action. Very clever. omg, I’m tempted again… And I promised I wouldn’t make another one…
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:20 pmChris, one can never have too many jumpsuits!
Beth
June 27, 2015 10:42 pmWow you sure do suit a jumpsuit!! It’s fantastic! Fab pics too!! And what a bargain. I thought you were going to jump into the paddling pool for a second, haha. Even though it has no water in (by the look of the pics!)
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:19 pmLols. My little people emptied pool otherwise I would have been jumping into water in june in a jumpsuit 😂.
gingermakes
June 28, 2015 1:52 amThis is so cute on you!!!! I love it!!! I realllllly wanted to make a jumpsuit for June but I haven’t found the time yet… maybe I can squeeze it in, but if not, I’ll have to live vicariously through yours!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:17 pmViva la jumpsuit😎
SewSouthLondon
June 28, 2015 3:06 amYou rock it!!!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:17 pmThank you!
idaaidasewing
June 28, 2015 7:16 amFantastic photos Hila, and the jumpsuit deffenetly suits you. I love jumpsuits but have not managed to sew one myself.
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:15 pmThanks! I am glad i joined the challenge. I had never ever tried on a jumpsuit but I love this and have worn it 3 times already😃. Its in heavy rotation.
corrineappleby
June 28, 2015 7:51 amI’ve really enjoyed seeing people’s jumpsuits pop up and this one is also brilliant! Great choice of fabric – what a bargain?
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:11 pmYes! Fabric worked out less than a pound a meter😃. The car boot gods were smiling upon me😃
springystitches
June 28, 2015 8:24 amFabulous! It looks amazing and what a bargain! Great shots too – especially the Beyoncé pose! 😉
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:10 pmI was extremely pleased at bagging the fabric bargain. Love car boot sales for that😃.
totsymae1011
June 28, 2015 11:44 amI just bought this pattern. I’m encouraged seeing yours because I haven’t sewn clothing in years
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:08 pmSo glad you are getting back to making clothes👍. Its so much fun😃
jennystitched
June 28, 2015 6:47 pmHila this looks so cute and comfy!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:06 pmThank you!
Amanda
June 28, 2015 7:50 pmHey! It’s fantastic!!! Love every bit of it!!! I have plans for another jumpsuit but run out of days!!!! Can we sneak into July and August do you think!?!?
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:06 pmI think we can! I plan on making a BHL Holly jumpsuit😃
navybluethreads
June 28, 2015 9:04 pmLove it! Perfect style for you, it looks fab! Managed to squeeze in an hour is so sewing this morning, so I now have a top half and a bottom half, just need to fit them together, might just make it…
Hila
July 5, 2015 11:19 am😃
EmilyAnn Frances
June 28, 2015 11:58 pmHila, I just gotta luv u! You rock. Your photos always make me smile. I’m so happy you were jumping for joy after completing this project. I don’t think you have to worry about matching the print exactly–that would be quiet dizzying. From what I see it looks fine.
Hila
July 5, 2015 11:19 amThanks EmilyAnn! I feel joyfull when when it.
Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
June 29, 2015 4:52 amYour’s looks great… I still think I would look like Santa Claus in a jumpsuit!
Hila
July 5, 2015 11:16 amThanks!
Fabrickated
June 29, 2015 11:28 amGreat fabric bargain, and perfect for the outfit and on you. I love a jump suit for the same reasons. It really pulls you together much better than baggy pants on their own. I am going to experiment with trying to make one based on Thai Fisherman’s trousers. Not sure they do much jumping.
Hila
July 5, 2015 11:16 amThai fisherman’s trouser look very comfy. I will be trying those soon too in linen.😃
teri dodds
June 30, 2015 8:38 pmThis is absolutely perfect! I don’t know that I could pull off a jumpsuit, but I really love this one. It fits you so well and the fabric is great. I love your photos, as always. Especially the jumps!
Hila
July 5, 2015 11:13 amThanks! I nearly fell a couple.of times on the wet grass – well worth it though😃
CurlsnSkirls
July 1, 2015 2:02 amGreat jumpsuit, Hila! The cut & fabric look fantastic in your artistic and athletic shots!
del
Hila
July 5, 2015 11:13 amThanks hun! I feel very lively when I am wearing it😀
kylachristine
July 16, 2015 7:24 amEek I’m only just seeing this now. It’s fab! 🙂
Hila
July 18, 2015 7:45 amThanks Kyla! It came out just how I wanted.