Do you have a pattern that you like to make over and over again? Simplicity 9503 is one of those for me. It's not particularly fashionable, and it may in fact it may be too youthful for me. But something about this jumper I just like. It's not really a style I'd want to wear out and about, but I love to wear it at home. So here I've made it again, although this is the first time you are seeing it on my blog. A nice feature is the racer back style. The straps don't fall off your shoulders. There is a zipper on the side, so that you have a flattering A-line shape on the skirt.
Every version has been made with a linen or linen blend and this one is no exception. I found this linen at FFC. It has blue, white and mint green woven through it. It's a very easy pattern and a great one for beginners. Although I'm not too sure how many people would choose to make it. I had a little fun with stacking two buttons together for the straps. Instead of inserting a lapped zipper I inserted an invisible one. This is a perfect pattern for practicing topstitching. Unfortunately you can't see it very well on my version, because the linen has a lot of white thread running through it. Linen can also be a little ripply on the edges, so I actually didn't want to draw attention to the topstitching. But if this were made out of say, a cotton twill, topstitching would look great!
The inside is finished with facing, but because the facing is wide, it stays put.
21 comments:
Very cute and perfect for warm summer days! I like it with the cut out tshirt.
That is a great jumper and I love the cool linen. The straps over the cut out is a fun look.
I really like this and I do not think this is to youthful for you? It looks very good on you. Perfect with the sneakers and your cut out back tshirt. I say wear it anywhere you want to its great!
Love your Bunny!
I confess I would completely overlook this pattern in a store, but it looks much nicer made-up. It's good to have something breezy for summer! Cute rabbit, too :-)
I can see why this would be perfect at-home attire. Looks comfy and easy to wear. ...and pockets! Looks wonderful!
I think it looks very cute on you and perfect for hanging around the house in comfort
Oh, cute! Perfect for an open-air market, carying a basket and wearing a cute hat!
Sugar is adorable!
I think the jumper is cute but with living on Maui and all, where's your muumuu? ;)
Cute and so practical!
Summery, cool and comfortable - nice fabric choice!
I agree Shannon, this jumper is very, very nice on you! I don't think it's to youthful at all!! In fact, I would love to have one myself!! Great job and look!!
I can see why this is a great outfit that you can make many times. There's nothing wrong with looking cute, while also feeling comfortable in your own home.
Cute dress, looks so much better than the pattern suggests. Hope you had sunscreen on your back - that would be some interesting tan lines otherwise!
Hi Shannon-cute jumper and no, not too young on you. It looks comfortable and stylish, in a "Maggie's farm" sort of way.
That is a very cute dress! We would call that a pinafore here... and yes, Itoo use patterns over and over. Why not, if you can get a new look by varying a few details here and there?
It looks so comforatable and very cute! I like it.
Fashionable is in the eye of the beholder, hehe! I think it's cute and comfortable looking and the chambrayish linen is perfect for it.
Cute design...very different from the ordinary and I like that...SUGAR stole the pic, tho %-D
Looks so cute on you. Although I love a jumper, I fear that at 63 I can't do it anymore!
You definitely look age appropriate because of the design of the jumper and the way you put it together. Very nice!
I don't think you are too old to wear this! When you are petite like yourself you can get away with most anything.
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