Jonesing For a Jumpsuit

We all know that jumpsuits are back in a big way. I wanted one back when I was traveling but never found the right one. So I browsed Neiman Marcus site for inspiration simple is best.
Jumpsuit's are one of those things that you don't have to think about. You just put it on and go. Or as my wise 10 year old granddaughter says, "I love them, they one piece". Of course she is talking romper. But she was right!

I found this vintage,  Simplicity8510 pattern circa 1998. I really like the simplicity of the suit. There was only one problem, it zips from the back! Can you imagine having to go to the potty at a party? So I had to change that.

Back View

I made the back high like the front added an invisible zipper. I did a muslin fit because jumpsuits are tricky with the length. I am short and I didn't want the crotch to hang at my knees. Trying on the pattern doesn't work for me. Does that work for anybody?

To my surprise I did not have to adjust the crotch at all. I had 4 yds of blue ponte in my stash. The muslin was a little snug, so I used my serger, so that I would have a little ease. I also didn't make my legs as wide as the pattern.

I am happy with the way it turned out. I have worn it several times. The fit is so good, I don't have to wear a belt. If I ever get back on the road again, I have to have at-least a few of these.  

Dress Form Earrings

I know it's been a minute since I have posted anything. I have good reasons, but I won't bore you with them.

I had to do a quick post so that you could see my new dress form earrings. I have been getting so many complements.

If you are not for familiar  with Janet  from LanetzLiving.net  you need to be. Not only is the service fast, she always put some little trinket in your order. I don't know if I look forward to the patterns or what surprise she's going to have in the envelope. She is my go to for all vintage patterns.

The last sale, I ordered a few patterns (sign up to receive the emails and news letter. It could be raining out side and she will have a sale lol) any reason. When I received my order it had this cute little dress form. How cute is that? I wanted to put it on my Pandora. But decided it would be too long. So hubby, said "those would make nice earrings".  I'm like yeah they would make really cute earrings.

So I sent Janet an email to ask her if I could buy another so that I can make earrings and you know what she said?
        She said "no worries I'll just send you another".
Who does that? So  when you think of vintage patterns think LanetzLiving.net. The patterns are priced right and the service is awesome. www.etsy.com/shop/LanetzLivingPatterns

                                  Thanks Janet