Shell Colour Chambray Jumpsuit – McCall’s Pattern 2185








“All I want for Christmas is a JUMPSUIT”. Yes, I wanted a jumpsuit since I started learning sewing. At that time, making that kind of garment was such an advanced job for me. I thought I would make my own jumpsuit when I was ready one day, and that day finally came. I deliberately bought three metres of the shell chambray fabric from The Drapery last year just to make a jumpsuit. Then, I shopped around thrift stores to get very easy jumpsuit patterns. I found the McCall’s Pattern 2185, published from the 60s. The pattern is described as a pantdress a v-shaped neck in front with a belt. My only modification is adding kimono sleeves for the garment. As you know, I love having sleeves on whatever I wear.

 

The process was not very smooth at all, as I added the pockets in a wrong direction. Then, I messed up the front and the back parts so when I could not assemble them in the end. After inserting a zipper in the back, the final look was completed. It is so comfortable to wear and looks very flat on me. I am very happy with my neat v shaped neckline. It took me a while to be comfortable to do the neckline job.

 

This is the first time I work with this type of fabric. It is softer than linen, and gives the garment more shape than the normal cotton types do. Yes, we cannot go wrong with chambray. I will definitely get more in the future when my right colours come.

 

I am planning to wear this jumpsuit to my friend’s wedding function next week, and of course to the Tet holiday in Vietnam.

 

Goodbye for now,

 

 

Thao

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