Hi there,
I get inspiration from lots of different places. A picture of something, a glimpse of a shape or colour that looks interesting can spark the quest to make the item that fulfils the promise made to self . My inspiration for the newest blogged garment came from an image I screenshot from a website or blog I didn’t make a note of the source but here it is. I love the look of this so I thought I would attempt to make a version that worked for me.
Now I am sure you are aware I am not a tall model type so I needed to factor in what I have learned about styles that suit me.
- Must not drown me in fabric
- Must not be to long cropped lengths work best.
- Must be comfortable or I won’t wear it.
- Must also be practical, anything too like hard work will stay in the wardrobe as well.
- Must be made from fabric from my stash. Armed with my riding instructions I went looking in my stash for denim that would work. I have a bit of denim as I had bought it to make shorts and pants for my kids but then didn’t. I have also bought it to use for myself over the years but for some reason didn’t use it. This is the fabric I found.
It is a spotty denim print .As you can see in this next picture the blue is printed onto the white denim. Leaving white spots.
I decided to use a favourite pattern that I thought would lend itself to the design I wanted. The pattern I used is a McCalls. From the NYNY collection 6437.I had made this pattern years ago and I still enjoy wearing the garment.
The style I was after was a little different but it gave me a point to start from. I have no construction photos it was a fast and furious make , you know when something is coming together well, and you have time, you just race on with it. I decided to incorporate the selvage as a trim .
It is interesting. I overlocked my seams .
and I gave my self a large hem just in case I change my mind on the length. 
The finished jumpsuit is fun and comfortable I am very happy with this my next RTWFAST 2018 garment. The denim is light weight and its any easy wear jumpsuit.
A fun summer addition that will do well for my Tafe classes I think.
I hope you a having fun and success with all that you do.
Happy Sewing 🙂
Sue
Hi there ,
I made the petticoat as well. Next was the finished costume . Front View, and back view
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A sheer crinkle crepe.
I don’t know if you can tell from these pictures but the tops are all slightly different lengths. The cotton one is the shortest as I followed my standard bodice adjustment with this one and reduced the pattern by 4cm.The black one is slightly longer as I thought it looked better with the skirt and the satin top is longest as it is the length of the pattern with no adjustment. I love all three of these tops and the skirt is a joy to wear.
I had purchased this pattern a while ago but had only recently gotten around to making it. It is Vogue 9060 another Marcy Tilton pattern what can I say I am a fan of her patterns. I find they fit well and are incredibly easy to wear.
The first one I made was a little evening jacket. I used this fabric a black and silver lace like fabric.
on the left is the outside and the right the inside it’s a really interesting wool. A really fun layering piece .I featured it in my MMMay16 
The next jacket I made is an interpretation I altered it this time by making it longer and I added pockets . The fabric I used was from a box of fabric given to me years ago that had come from a menswear factory. I used two different pieces of wool .
suessewbyme 