Meh! Cutout Jumpsuit Flop!

I had high hopes for my cut-out jumpsuit using retro Simplicity 8244. I was very excited about adding a jumpsuit to my wardobe and worked on it this weekend. Unfortunately, it did not turn out as I would have hoped. The construction was easy and the instructions clear. That was the extent of the good on this one. 

Initially, after looking at the pattern pieces, I thought the crotch would be too low and the cut-out to high, but they were fine. It turned out the shoulder seam at front and back were too low and I had to raise them by 5/8 of an inch to prevent drooping in the front. I thought the length of the legs would be long enough to accommodate moderate heels, but alas, it skimmed the top of my bare feet without being hemmed. This is a fact I did not discover until the pattern was cut. I ended up adding a cuff to the bottom to extend it. 

There were very few construction steps, so I pressed on hoping it would all come together in the end; it did not.This ill-fitting jumpsuit is not flattering at all! I almost did not post this project. As matter of fact, it is wrinkled in the photos because I left (threw) it to a pile on the floor and did not iron it before taking pictures. ;p Hillary inspired my transparency with this project by boldly posting her project fail last week (If you look at her failure, be sure to stick around and look at all of her wonderful successes). 

Here we go:

 

Meh!

 

The long darts in the back do nothing to add shaping to the back.

Possibly the only redeeming angle.

    

Seriously, look at the bunching in the middle!

You may ask why didn't I fix these problems as I went? Well, this was to be a wearable muslin to figure out any problems for future sewing. I wanted to see what would happen out of the package so to speak. Also, there were only two main pattern pieces to this jumpsuit. I could not anticipate the butterfly effect of one tweak here on an adjustment there. 

My husband likes it as does my son. Both think it is hilarious to have open "tickle access". I will wear it around the house for kicks. Life is short; it is only fabric. If we cannot laugh at our failures are we really growing?

 

(Un)happy Sewing,
Bianca


 

What's on my Cutting Table? A " Cut-Out" Jumpsuit!

While looking for a candidate for the PR vintage contest I found many retro patterns I want to tackle. A jumpsuit has been on my mind for some time now. I have several patterns new and old, but this "cut-out" jumpsuit from 1969 rises to the top.
 

I like View 4, the print with a contrast bias trim and View 3, the solid version with facings. After much thought, I have decided to go with a black solid for the body and am on the fence about bias trim or facings. I have chosen to use black linen for an understated look. 

I like the idea of the print, but a print jumpsuit reminds me too much of my days as a professional clown (Yes, I used to be a clown, complete with a wooly red wig). I want to see how the solid version looks before getting too adventurous with a print. 

Stay tuned to see how it all works out!

Happy Sewing,
Bianca