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Description
I made this versatile playsuit from a vintage 1947 pattern, Advance 4147, which I purchased on Etsy. It combines a midriff top, high-waisted shorts, and a buttoned skirt. I made the top reversible so it could match both the skirt and/or the shorts. Perfect for a summer frolic!
More pics on my blog, Male Pattern Boldness.
More info on how I made it here.
Material Notes
I used a tropical cotton print for the top and shorts and an old cotton sateen top sheet for the skirt (and top). The shorts have a standard side zipper, and the skirt closes with large vintage plastic buttons. Under the blouse, BIG shoulder pads — BIG!
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 31, 2012, 09.35 PMby sandyclaws
Haha very nice ! Weird sleeves though .. x
Jun 9, 2011, 11.47 PMby nuiwida23
Love love LOVE it!!! And Cathy’s sassy attitude doesn’t hurt ;)
Jun 2, 2011, 09.59 PMby peaches2218
Too cute! I love the detailing in the skirt!
Jun 1, 2011, 06.18 PMby laugh434
Cathy looks amazing! I almost bought that pattern once, I want to kick myself for not getting it. I love that you made the top reversible, so clever!
Jun 1, 2011, 01.13 PMby Peter Lappin
Thanks, everybody — and a big kiss from Cathy!
Jun 1, 2011, 11.53 AMby be-bops1
Love it!
Jun 1, 2011, 09.31 AMby JuliaBobbin
Absolutely delicious! Everything works in such a dreamy way.
Jun 1, 2011, 06.38 AMby Ralf Schmitz
oh dear! that is again an increadibly outfit and i love ever detail of it (the dougle-faced look of the skirt and top is such a great idea and shoulderpads are to die for). aaaaaaaaand the acessories (including the sailors) are top!!
Jun 1, 2011, 05.13 AMby janene
What a fabulous ensemble. So beautifully finished. And you wear it so well! x
Jun 1, 2011, 04.29 AMby leahfranqui
Oh, Cathy, you are just the cutest! I am insanely jealous, I couldn’t pull this off, but Cathy, you make it work! Seriously, Peter, this is fantastic, and I LOVED the slideshow on your blog! This is so Ester Williams. I love Ester Williams!
Jun 1, 2011, 04.01 AMby wzrdreams
Cathy has such confidence, and with legs like those it is easy to see why. She looks great in this playsuit. Bravo Peter.
The sailors look great too!!!!
Jun 1, 2011, 02.41 AMby Lucha Suarez
Just perfect! Your outfit and the sailors! Hubba hubba!
Jun 1, 2011, 02.34 AMby tinybows
Great photos! I absolutely adore this outfit!
May 31, 2011, 11.34 PMby Testosterone
Cathy has done it again – and without any navel to tempt any naval.
So, did her eyes steal any of the sailors from the sea???
May 31, 2011, 11.25 PMby Peter Lappin
Thanks, Zenica!
May 31, 2011, 10.50 PMby zenica
Hello, sailor! Love the play suit – and the playful photographs! :-)