The Great Pattern Hack: Burda Jumpsuit

Posted by on Jul 7, 2015 in Blog

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The Great Pattern Hack (A truly fun idea dreamed up by Michael Miller Fabrics & A Happy Stitch): A group of bloggers are offered their choice of sewing patterns and Michael Miller Fabrics from a pre-selected assortment. They then get creative with the pattern, adjusting as little or as much as they like to make it uniquely their own, then sew it up and share. Today is my turn.

As I sew mostly for my kids, I decided it was time for a little selfish sewing, and what better item to make than something that doesn’t already exist in my wardrobe… a jumpsuit!

The basis for my project was the Burda Short Sleeve Jumpsuit #115B. Really cute, I thought, but the legs aren’t really my style. I wanted to make it into more of an evening, true relaxation, social, drinks-on-the-terrace kind of jumpsuit. A wider leg was all that was needed, and it was an easy hack too! I simply cut straight down from the pocket area on the outside leg and the same, just below the crotch on the inside leg.

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Other than that, the pattern was just right with some cute details:

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The pretty, fine tie across the deep plunging back.

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The shirred waist (which makes it even more comfortable) was really easy to create.

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My fabric of choice is Kuniko from Michael Miller’s new Indigo line, which is soft and cool in feel, with a lovely intense colour.

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I really debated between leaving it open or adding some sort of closure on the front and back so that I wouldn’t need to wear a tank top underneath, but in the end opted to keep it open to continue the theme of “not already in my wardrobe” and am thrilled with my choice. I think it adds just another layer of interest.

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Want to see more great sewing hacks?
Follow along on the Michael Miller blog daily over the next week and a half for lots more talented bloggers and their inspired hacks.

Do YOU want to get involved?
If you’d like to join the Great Pattern Hack, grab some Michael Miller fabric and show us your skills! Hack a pattern (any pattern) and share your pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Make sure to tag your photos so we can find you- @michaelmillerfabrics and @ahappystitch and use the hashtags- #GreatPatternHack #MichaelMillerFabrics #AHappyStitch

11 Comments

  1. Melissa Quaal
    July 7, 2015

    I am positively breathless! This is stunning and oh-so-sexy. I love it!!

    • Tamara
      July 7, 2015

      Thanks a bunch, Melissa!!! I’ll take a sexy & stunning compliment any day! And it was a really easy sew, too.

  2. Kitty
    July 7, 2015

    I like your version of the Burda jumpsuit better than the original! Your adjustments and your fabric choice make it “totally zen”. Love it!

    • Tamara
      July 7, 2015

      Thanks Kitty! I do feel quite Zen when I wear it, in fact. So happy you like it.

  3. Pat T.
    July 7, 2015

    *Beautiful!!*
    Casual-comfortable, and yet Oh. So. Elegant!!

    • Tamara
      July 7, 2015

      Thanks Pat. That’s just what I was going for.

  4. Christine Gibbons
    July 7, 2015

    Love your outfit. The fabric is stunning and suits the pattern to a T. I just wish I was taller and a wee bit slimmer so I could make it too.

  5. Christine Gibbons
    July 7, 2015

    Tamara: I just viewed the pattern you used and must say how much more attractive your jumpsuit is. Beautiful!

    • Tamara
      July 7, 2015

      Thanks so much Christine! I’m really pleased with it.

  6. Llynnda
    September 1, 2015

    I have always loved jumpsuits but this one is beautiful.

    • Tamara
      September 1, 2015

      Thanks Llynda!