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Seersucker Romper Revisited
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My fancy photographer friend brought some dignity to my romper, so I’m re-listing it!
This is from a vintage McCall’s pattern (5122). Massachusetts refuses to call it quits on winter, so it looks like I have a while yet til I can romp in this here romper. Not psyched on the fit, but I think the problem is 1) I didn’t use stretch knit, as the pattern calls for, and 2) I should have shortened the torso. Have you shied away from wearing rompers because they’re a prison to a full bladder?? Well dry up, little miss — this one comes with a trap door on the butt!
Material Notes
cotton seersucker, invisible zipper, waistline stay
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Mar 17, 2010, 04.28 AMby HeartsPromise
Wow! This is so cute! And BTW, the photos are AWESOME!
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Mar 17, 2010, 04.45 PMby fraiche
oh thanks! the photog is www.richardinonog.com
Mar 17, 2010, 02.28 AMby hellagabrielle
Oh my god, I have this pattern. I was wary of the strong ‘70s vibes, but your rendition is so cute. Maybe I’ll try it out.
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Mar 17, 2010, 02.38 AMby fraiche
Yeah I hear you — if I were to make another, I would make the collar MUCH smaller and higher. I also shortened the legs and lengthened the sleeves.
Mar 18, 2010, 03.12 PMby hellagabrielle
Good to know. I’ll keep that in mind, thanks.
Mar 16, 2010, 06.42 PMby jodika
so adorable!
Mar 16, 2010, 02.17 AMby emily.marie
seersucker is one of my general favorites, but in a playsuit? even better! I’m finishing one up at the moment, but may even like yours better :) so fun.
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Mar 16, 2010, 02.23 AMby fraiche
Because of the stripes it made cutting out the pieces flawless — great for someone so symmetrically challenged as I. It’s gonna be so fresh with a big floppy hat in summer!
Mar 16, 2010, 01.21 AMby Natalia *
Cute romper. Im weary of making one simply because I don’t know how comfortable I would feel in a one piece outfit. Where is the trap door? I can’t see it in the photo
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Mar 16, 2010, 01.44 AMby fraiche
The back is 2 pieces – the bottom half is one with the waist ties, so when you untie them you can drop the bottom. Kind of like peeling a banana only on one side. I find this one pretty comfortable, but making it out of stretch would be even better/more practical.