Sanibel Romper
26.4.16
If I ever were to have a love affair with a piece of clothing, it had to be with a romper. Not being much of a dress girl on day to day wear, this fills that one-piece gap perfectly, put it on and you´re ready.
The Sanibel can either be a dress or a playsuit and, obviously, it has the Hey June seal, which means you´re bound to learn some new technique and end up with professional looking finishes. Seriously, I´ve done quite a few of her patterns by now and Adrianna always finds a way to simplify or twist the process a bit to make it easier on us. I call that a real commitment on making very very good patterns.
I used a very light rayon challis from my local shop and it just drapes beautifully, but with some interfacing as recommended it also makes a sharp placket and collar. There are quite a few details and steps, but I wouldn´t say it´s an advanced pattern, specially with the instructions that follow it.
I made the cap sleeve version, which includes some shoulder tabs, in size XS; it has plenty of ease around the waist and hips but you can just pull it together once you tie the drawstring (in an outside sewed casing) with no need for alterations.
I made the cap sleeve version, which includes some shoulder tabs, in size XS; it has plenty of ease around the waist and hips but you can just pull it together once you tie the drawstring (in an outside sewed casing) with no need for alterations.
The back features a yoke, which is lined, so I´m guessing hacking potential here if you lenghten up the bodice to make a full placket shirt; or add a waistband to enclose some elastic for a loose fitting pair of shorts (or skirt).
Now, this time I can really say that this piece was entirely sewing machine made: with my clever button foot I´m done with "i´ll-sew-the-buttons-later-meanwhile-a-month-goes-by". Even the pompons were basted to the drawstring ends first and then I just tied a knot to secure them better.
The Sanibel is finally available on Hey June´s shop and it´s another must have and a perfect Summer piece!
9 comentários
I love your fabric! You look very chic :)
ReplyDeleteAs usual, your sewing is beautiful. This pattern has lovely details!
ReplyDeleteThis romper looks so good on you that I'm tempted to make one, too -- and I say that as a die-hard dress gal! Spectacular. Though I know not to expect any less from you ������
ReplyDeleteque linda <3 fica-te a matar!
ReplyDeleteReally chic and I love the little neon flash on the cord. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteI can't even...I mean....wow, just wow!! Seriously absolutely freaking amazing!!! This looks SO good on you and the sewing is beautiful!! Holy moly you rock!
ReplyDeleteAm a big fan of playsuits! Yours is great! https://ladysewstheblues.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteThe neon pompoms were the perfect touch. so cool!
ReplyDeleteCute! Would you mind me sharing this on Sassy Sewing Bees in the future? I link to your post and let you know when. https://www.facebook.com/SassySewingBees
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