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Just one year ago a jumpsuit was an unthinkable thing for me: not only I found it unpractical in certain moments, but also aesthetically it didn´t impress me.
But fortunately one is allowed to change their mind!
Again and again I saw jumpsuits here in burda forum, on fashion blogs and on runways.
Slowly my perception changed I found jumpsuits generally wonderful and I absolutely wanted to have one too!
As the april burda appeared and I saw this elegant white jumpsuit, I was definitely caught.
I chose a great soft falling, silky shimmering rayon jersey.
Because it is a 4 way elastic jersey, I omitted the zip fastener in the front.
I omitted the waist band too, because it had been too thick.
Instead I sewed a rubber band in the waist, otherwise the waist would sit very low.
For the lapel I used a solid jersey, to confer more structure to the pattern.
I´ve cut every pattern piece individually and payed a lot of attention to distribute the print as symmetrical as possible. This was fabric waste, but I think it was worth.
I am very happy with the result, it is comfortable and elegant at the same time – love it!
It is rather unusual for me to wear such loose pieces (last years I was focused on tight clothes) and pleat-front trousers were an absolute no-go for me. But now I like it, maybe because the viscose is so soft on my skin.
Maybe I will sew this pattern again, in a thin wool…
Material Notes
Rayon Jersey
Difficulty
Advanced
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Jumpsuit
- Style
- Casual, Evening Wear
- Material
- Knits/Jersey, Rayon
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Nov 10, 2014, 09.24 AMby tiffa34
This is so great! I’m tempted to try a jumpsuit myself
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Nov 10, 2014, 10.07 AMby cris orange
thank you! then just do it! ;-)
Aug 30, 2014, 09.52 PMby PRISSY CHRISSY
This is awesome, you did a really good job
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Aug 31, 2014, 07.43 AMby cris orange
This is nice, thank you!
Jun 25, 2014, 01.07 AMby nadia r
wonderfully done! x
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Jun 25, 2014, 05.18 AMby cris orange
Thank you!
Jun 19, 2014, 11.54 AMby pattyhbridal
Where can I buy this dress?
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Jun 19, 2014, 12.04 PMby cris orange
Sorry, but it’s not for sale :-)
Jun 19, 2014, 08.10 AMby olg
Absolutely smashing! It’s brilliant, a job very well done. And your styling is perfect too, it’s taking my breath away. a X from Amsterdam, Hanneke
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Jun 19, 2014, 08.21 AMby cris orange
Thank you so much Hanneke! I love playing with stylings, want to try this piece with accessories in other colour too. Fashion is all about risk. :-)
Jun 19, 2014, 06.51 AMby Laura Cummins
It looks so elegant on you and it was worth lining up with patterns, it looks like something out of a designer boutique. Love it!
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Jun 19, 2014, 08.16 AMby cris orange
Oh wow, such a big compliment, thank you!
Jun 19, 2014, 04.58 AMby Mokara
Fabulous! I’m glad you changed your mind about jumpsuits :) I fell in love with this one when I saw it and it’s on my list. Seeing yours inspires me to give this one a priority, hehe… It looks fantastic on you.
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Jun 19, 2014, 08.14 AMby cris orange
Thank you so much Mokara! I can’t wait to see your version!
Jun 19, 2014, 02.20 AMby purplegoat
It’s lucky us women can change our minds! This looks fantastic, gorgeous on you and well sewn. Bravo!
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Jun 19, 2014, 08.13 AMby cris orange
Yes I agree, women are lucky with fashion, we have so many possibilities compared with men :-)
Jun 19, 2014, 02.05 AMby StephanieLinden
That’s gorgeous, well done!
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Jun 19, 2014, 08.12 AMby cris orange
Thank you!
Jun 19, 2014, 01.51 AMby Natasha S
LOVELY!!! It’s a beautiful outfit and looks perfect on you!! Congratulations on Member Project of the Week- you deserve this acknowledgement so soak it in :)
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Jun 19, 2014, 08.12 AMby cris orange
Thank you Natasha, I’m really happy about this, never thought could happen :-)
Jun 18, 2014, 05.09 PMby Lucie Laurier
Really cool! Congrats!
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Jun 18, 2014, 05.11 PMby cris orange
thank you!!!
Jun 18, 2014, 04.44 PMby IDia
congratulations Cris! your dream is an inspiration!
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Jun 18, 2014, 04.46 PMby cris orange
Thank you so much! I’m really so happy right now :-)
Jun 18, 2014, 03.30 PMby Elchacha1000
Love!
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Jun 18, 2014, 03.32 PMby cris orange
Thank you <3
Jun 18, 2014, 03.27 PMby Patrizia Novello
You’ve done a good job, nice idea not to put the zip! I don’t like sew the zip too!
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Jun 18, 2014, 03.31 PMby cris orange
thank you! it´s not that I don´t like sew the zip, but it have been too heavy and stiff for this soft jersey. In addition the jersey is so elastic that it isn´t necessary, one can simply slip in :-)
Jun 18, 2014, 01.14 PMby alice9163
You look like a film star in this
Jun 18, 2014, 01.14 PMby alice9163
You look like a film star in this
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Jun 18, 2014, 01.49 PMby cris orange
this is such a lovely compliment, THANK YOU! :-)))
Jun 17, 2014, 02.29 PMby Deanna31
You look great! I love the colour and lightness of the fabric. The rubber band you sewed into the waist- is it elastic?
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Jun 17, 2014, 03.01 PMby cris orange
Thank you Deanna! The fabric is really light and soft like silk, is the best rayon jersey I’ve ever seen. The rubber band is elastic, yes.
Jun 17, 2014, 11.35 AMby IDia
Looks fabulous! YOU Look fabulous! It needs a great body for this jumpsuit and YOU realy have it!
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Jun 17, 2014, 11.37 AMby cris orange
oh, thank YOU for this big compliment :-)
Jun 17, 2014, 10.02 AMby Mary Athey
This is gorgeous on you Cris and well worth the wastage of fabric. I love how you matched everything up and the jumpsuits fabulous. Like yourself I never pictured myself wearing one but I have made 3 long and 1 knee length to date lol. Great job z
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Jun 17, 2014, 10.07 AMby cris orange
Thank you Mary! it surely won´t be my last one, and I want a playsuit too :-)
Jun 17, 2014, 08.45 AMby Livonet
Gorgeous.!! Great job.!! you look fabulous.!!!
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Jun 17, 2014, 08.57 AMby cris orange
Thank you so much! It’s really unusual for me but I like it :-)
Jun 17, 2014, 06.19 AMby loulourosa
You look fab in your jumpsuit, good fabric choice.
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Jun 17, 2014, 08.30 AMby cris orange
Thank you loulourosa, the fabric is indeed a dream :-)
Jun 16, 2014, 11.54 PMby rita61
Looks so nice on you. And I agree, good use of fabric!
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Jun 17, 2014, 04.57 AMby cris orange
Thank you rita!
Jun 16, 2014, 09.23 PMby mbuchanan1
You did a great job with the pattern placement. Jumpsuit looks great on you. You should think about wearing jumpsuit more often.
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Jun 16, 2014, 09.24 PMby cris orange
Oh, thank you so much! Yes, I think this won’t be my last jumpsuit :-)
Jun 16, 2014, 08.38 PMby liliv-1
I like very much this elegant look on you cris! :)
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Jun 16, 2014, 08.41 PMby cris orange
Thank you liliv!
Jun 16, 2014, 08.10 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Super cute and elegant at the same time Cris! You have done a wonderful job with this! :-)
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Jun 16, 2014, 08.15 PMby cris orange
Thank you Ellen, also for favoriting me!
Jun 18, 2014, 06.49 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Congrats on being featured Cris! :-)
Jun 18, 2014, 06.58 AMby cris orange
Thank you :-))))
Jun 18, 2014, 08.49 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Wow! Member Project of the Week too! Congrats even more!! :)
Jun 18, 2014, 09.02 PMby cris orange
Thank you Ellen! Another dream came true today! Feeling really happy and grateful :-)