Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Sew and Tell: Front Fold Over Flap Jumpsuit

I love that it's finally getting warm outside on a consistent basis! I have been wearing this fold over flap jumpsuit a lot more often. 

I made this jumpsuit from scratch from knit fabric on clearance from my favorite fabric store in the Bronx, Save-a-Thon. 


I posted a picture of this on Instagram not too long ago and some of my followers wanted to know how I made the fold over flap. It's really not rocket science, so I made a simple drawing to show you. A very simple drawing, since I don't draw very well. 

 I made pants the regular way except that I made the top wider than usual so I would have enough fabric to fold. 

I folded one side and then folded the other over it and stitched. 

I also ruched the bottom part of the pants using the pattern from Pattern Magic 3. You can see those pants in this October post from last year. 

I really like it but the next time I make it, if I do, I will make it less baggy. 

 So what do you think of the fold over design? Too out there? Let me know. I love feedback! 










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6 comments:

  1. PattiMay 19, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Love this jumpsuit, you have skillz! Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

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  2. AdrienneMay 19, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    I think that this is very chic on you. I find the whole design very interesting.

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    1. Nell EscalanteMay 22, 2014 at 6:12 AM

      Thank you Adrienne! I do like the interesting detail. I think I will make another one.

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  3. UnknownMay 21, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Wonderful! Love it on you, too ... the "baggy" makes it fabulous, but less might work as well. Clever girl!

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    1. Nell EscalanteMay 22, 2014 at 6:13 AM

      Jan! I love u, thank you! Yes, I wore it the other day and the baggy is growing on me!

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