The jumpsuit has been back for a few years now and it seems to have no intention of going away soon. I've been loving the comfort of a knit jumpsuit but I'm intrigued by a fitted woven jumpsuit. It's almost a dress but surprise! you can run around and do all the high kicks you want without worrying that anyone will see your knickers. Totally dressy with an element of unexpected fun. Today, I'm sharing how I would DIY this beauty of a fitted jumpsuit.
Lately, I've seen a few stretch lace pieces out there, to be specific stretch lace bodysuits, and all I can say is: Yes. Please. It's like the 80s made out with the 90s and voila–the lace bodysuit. I haven't made anything with stretch lace–yet (I do have some in my stash!!!)–but just in case you're feeling the stretch lace love as well, I have a plan for how you can make a lace bodycon dress of your own.
Who doesn't love a short, swingy, striped dress for summer? Whether you're brunching or beaching or just running errands, a swing dress is the perfect thing to put a little bounce in your step. Today I'll show you how I would DIY this totally adorbs RTW dress.
How to DIY a Striped Swing Dress
Step 1: Today's inspiration is the J.O.A Striped Dress from Urban Outfitters. I love so many things about this dress from the swing shape to the high-low hem and probably most of all the tie at the back. (Click the link to see more photos.)
Step 2: For the pattern, I selected Simplicity 1105, a Cynthia Rowley design. This pattern has the same shape as our inspiration and even the tie at the back neck! I bought this pattern when it was on sale a few weeks ago and hope to try it out this summer.
Step 3: There are lots of black and white stripes out there but most have equally spaced/sized stripes. I managed to find one that has bigger white stripes than black from Michael Levine (here).
What are you sewing this summer? Have you tried out this pattern?
