Monday, March 2, 2015

A whole lot of squiggles in a playsuit

Those of you who follow me on Instagram might be under the impression that I'm a little bit besotted by wide leg pants. You've probably seen the pink pair of fancy pants that I made a few months ago. Well the obsession is far from over. 
  
 
 
  

This time, I've managed to create something that incorporates two of my favourite things: playsuits and wide leg pants, oh and we could also count squiggles. Mr Squiggle is, after all, one of my all time favourite shows.

 
The fabric I used is a gloriously sturdy cotton with a tiny bit of stretch. I'm so in love with those squiggles. I think they are perfectly suited to a playsuit and if they hadn't sold out in a fraction of a second, I'm pretty sure I'd be heading back for seconds.


The pattern is self-drafted and I'm very happy with the way it fits. The pants rock, but the bodice still needs a little work. I'm also pretty miffed with myself for not thinking of stay-stitching/applying fusible tape to the neckline and back of the pants. Sometimes I get a bit overexcited when I'm working on a new pattern and my brain stops working for a bit. Thankfully, those parts didn't stretch out too badly during construction. They just aren't perfect.




39 comments:

  1. TheTellTaleTashaMarch 2, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    in. love.

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  2. elaineocMarch 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    I don't know if I can express how awesome the fabric is! Very Jackson Pollock! Suits the jumpsuit perfectly.

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  3. LoriMarch 2, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    You did an amazing job on the fit, the back opening is perfect as is the rest. Great job, you look great in your new garment.

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  4. Julie CulshawMarch 2, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    How do you get into it? curious.

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    1. Debbie IlesMarch 2, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      Trust me, I thought about this a lot, but in the end I couldn't think of something better. There is an invisible zipper in the pants back, and the exposed, separating zipper in the back bodice. It could be that I have flexible shoulders, but I find it relatively easy to do up.

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  5. SophieMarch 2, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    oH SO amazing! Please put out a pattern for this. I would love to make it. Those wide legs + peep hole back really make it!

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  6. RachelMarch 2, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Oh my. I love it!

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  7. Linda (ACraftyScrivener)March 2, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    The silhouette is sensational on you, and bonus for Mr. squiggle Reference!

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  8. LisaMarch 2, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Gosh this is SO fantastic and looks perfect on you. Sounds like it was a fantastic learning process too. I can't wait to see how this playsuit concept evolves as all your ideas so brilliantly do!

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  9. SaraMarch 2, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Thiq iq amazing! What a great design, and the fabric is perfection!

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  10. AmandaMarch 2, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    That fabric, Debbie! <3 Wide leg pants are freaking rad and I love you are playing around with the jumpsuit look. Tres chic!

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  11. Sew, Jean MargaretMarch 3, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    This is a stunning outfit and you model it so well.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 3, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    These are amazing, very talented!

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  13. Fabric TragicMarch 3, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    It's marvellously marvellous! It's such a fab look on you - love the back cut out especially.

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  14. Sam March 3, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Stunning! I love everything about this.

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  15. Rhonda BussMarch 3, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Looks great!!!
    I like play suits too :)

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  16. sallie oleta barbeeMarch 3, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Super gorgeous! Love the back cut out!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 3, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Love it! Hard to find great jumpsuit patterns out there. Been thinking of drafting my own (though I'm not skilled at that). The back cut out is amazing.

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  18. SusanMarch 3, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    That fabric pairing with your self-drafted jumpsuit is EVERYTHING! Unfortunately that means I don't have a pattern to buy to make one for myself. {Insert grump face}. You look amazing.

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  19. RebeccaMarch 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Wow! Just stunning! I love the shape of your playsuit, the open back is fab! Love it!

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  20. UnknownMarch 3, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Love this! *to the drawing board*

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  21. SewJillianMarch 3, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    So much love. Just, so much love. I am trying to figure out what I'd do if I was busting for the loo, but seriously I'd make it work to wear this. Release the pattern now. Now! x

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  22. KatMarch 3, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Omg this is so cool! I love the fabric and the back cut out is awesome.

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  23. SashaMarch 4, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    those are some amazing drafting skills!!!!

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  24. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaMarch 4, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    yeah, those are so not perfect. in fact i can't even believe you're wearing them. GOD WOMAN HOW COULD YOU.

    Ahh. Ma. Zing.

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  25. mokoshaMarch 5, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    wow, this looks so amazing on you! love the silhouette, and the fabric is great too

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  26. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    Stunning! Both the pattern and the fabric are amazing

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  27. KirstyMarch 6, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Currently in my sewing world I am in a sewing drought - so thank God you are still cranking out amazing pieces. You couldn't buy something so great!

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  28. UnknownMarch 7, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Debbie you are a freaking rock star, that play suit is amazing!

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  29. poppykettleMarch 8, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    So amazing. I love seeing your inspiration pics on IG. The combo of the print, the wide legs and fitted waist - and I adore an exposed zipper - perfect!

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  30. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Wow this is totally amazing! It fits you so well I found your blog via heatherlou's whats doing and am totally enamoured with your sense of style

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  31. Nat @sewoutnumberedMarch 10, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Wowsers! This is gorgeous!! I found you via whats doing as well and so glad I did :) Another talented Aussie sewist to add to my blog reading list.

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  32. House of PinheiroMarch 14, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    i love jumpsuits and this one its amazing!my favourite outfit that you made

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  33. Sew-To-Fit by AD LynnMarch 18, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    Gorgeous, and so chic. I just have always had a problem with the idea of a zipper up the back of a "jumpsuit". No public activities in this number.

    The fabric is beautiful.

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