The Road to a #MeMade Wardrobe: McCalls 7789 & Vogue 1486
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but the pandemic made me realize that I needed a lot more loungewear in my wardrobe. I bought a bunch of vintage caftans on eBay and then ran through some super soft onesies from SavageX. Finally I decided to make myself some cute, comfy fits.
Pattern: Misses' Dresses and Jumpsuits and Misses' Crop Top and Flared Yoke Skirt
Fabric: Ponte Knit from Rye Canyon Supply Co.
Style: Wide Leg Pants & Crop Top
Vintage/Contemporary: Contemporary
Pattern Edits:
1. I didn’t make any edits on the pants with the exception of making them pants. You see the pattern calls for them to be attached to a bra, making it a jumpsuit. But I didn’t want a jumpsuit. So I didn’t add the bra portion. I was a little concerned about the ponte not being stable enough (even with interfacing) to hold form. But it turned out just fine.
2. I added a drawstring to the crop top. It fit fine, but I knew that the second I raised my arms, I’d be sharing my world with everyone. SO the drawstring just keeps everything nice and PG.
3. I also opted for a shorter zipper for the pants and the top. I didn’t need to zip all the way down the back of the shirt OR down to my booty hole. So I just made an executive decision.
Lessons Learned:
1. I didn’t alter the pants for my long torso or pooch this time. I just gave myself some wiggle room. So instead of cutting a bunch of extra fabric and sewing it all up and then checking to see if it fits. I only cut a bit of extra fabric (I’m getting better at not being wasteful). Then I did fittings after every step. Sew a leg, try it on…sew the other leg…try it on…pin the waistband, try it on. This took more time than I’m used to putting into a project. But it was well worth it.
The crop top was a really straight forward pattern to follow. I think any novice would be able to handle it. Pants can be a little tricky once they go beyond, say, a basic legging. I would say proceed with caution…especially around those pockets.
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