About This Sewing Pattern
The Penny Jumpsuit & Playsuit pdf sewing pattern has a fitted bodice with princess seams and a keyhole-style opening at the back.
The trousers and shorts have ezp® zips, so you can use the toilet without taking your jumpsuit off. The trouser/shorts fit is are high waisted with darts and tucks at the front for shape. The trousers are loose fit and tapered and the shorts are culotte-style. Both have pockets, of course!
What Materials You Need
The pattern is drafted for a medium weight woven fabric like linen, cotton, tencel or velvet. Something between 185 - 300gsm/m². You could also use a knit or stretch fabric of the same weight. It needs to be strong enough to hold the weight of 2 zips.
Fabric requirements can be found [here].
You will also need:
- Matching thread
- 7 x buttons - in the samples I have used 24L/15mm buttons.
- 2 x 40cm/16” concealed zips
- 1m/1yd iron-on interfacing
- Optional: you may want to choose a softer lining for the bodice. If so, you will need 1.1m for the largest sizes.
What You Will Learn
- How to sew concealed zips (invisible zips)
- Princess seam construction
- Full bust adjustment & small bust adjustment (FBA/SBA)
- Armscye with an enclosed lining
- Stitch in the ditch
- Side pocket with lining
- Turning out corners
- Waistband construction
- Hemming
About Printing
If you choose to order the pattern printing service, your jumpsuit sewing pattern will be printed on 100gsm A0 white paper. You can then start cutting out your size as soon as it arrives.
The Maker's Guide is printed on beautiful silk paper that can be written on (perfect for all your notes!) It is ring bound and has a clear plastic cover, keeping it safe for future use. There is a notes section at the back and numbered pages.
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