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MMM 12 – May 19

MMM 12 - May 19

Me-Made Item: Jumpsuit, McCall’s 6083
Link to Original Review: May 31, 2011

Belt: J Crew
Shoes: Target
Lipstick: MAC Lovelorn

I just bought a new tripod and I forgot how difficult it is to frame a picture correctly!  I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it, it helps when my boyfriend aka “photographer” isn’t around to snap a quick pic.

MMM 12 - May 19

Wearability Report:

Honestly, this isn’t a garment I get a lot of wear out of.  I tend to wear it when I’m home kicking around the apartment in the summertime since it’s a comfy, unstructured top-to-bottom outfit solution.  I’m not 100% thrilled with the fit either, probably another reason why I don’t reach for it very often – I had to do some adjustments to the torso length and now I think I made it too long.  I’m also not a fan of how the back looks since it doesn’t help me out at all, if you catch my drift.  However, I’m really liking the look with my pink and white leopard print belt, it pulls it together a lot nicer than the black fabric belt I made to go with it.  The pant length drives me a little bit nuts as well…maybe I’ll hem them shorter so it’s not as awkward of a length.

Jumpsuits…I don’t see a lot of them around, probably due to the fact that they can be hard to pull-off and wear in public.  At least they’re comfy to wear around the house!

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I might as well jump. Jump!

I might as well jump. Jump!

I might as well jump. Jump!

Pattern: McCall’s 6083

Size: 10-12
Fabric: Rayon poly knit from Joann, I think the color is called “Caviar.” Great drape, but a little too heavy for hot hot days.
Extras –
Shoes: BOC by Born
Earrings: M Style Lab
Bangle: Forever 21
Shades: Bulgari

I don’t know how many jumpsuits I need in my wardrobe, but it sure was easy to make and easy to throw on and wear! I may do another one in a drapey white or gray woven instead of a knit next time. I think neutral colors are best for long jumpsuits, not too overpowering. I mean, who wants to be an giant blob of head-to-toe bright blue or orange? The long jumpsuit itself is enough of a statement, but I guess if I was to do the short version (which is tempting in this heat and my no-AC apartment) I would do something like a tomato red with black woven sandals.

You can read more specs of my review at Pattern Review. Happy sewing!
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