This is my last vacation related post, which is sad because I want to go back to Colombia and whoring out photos on my blog was my therapy.
This is M7787 from McCalls. I just realized that my other vacation outfit was also McCalls. Usually I’m using indie patterns, so two of the Big 4 so closely together is rare for me!
This pattern comes with a bikini and also the jumpsuit. I planned on making both but after the bikini top was too large I gave up and just threw it aside. I plan on rigging it up later and making the bottoms. Tip: size down on the top, unless you want your nipples to hang out. I made view C, which is described as a lined halter jumpsuit has tie closure, encased elastic at waist, belt, and pockets. You know they had me at pockets.
At the time my measurements were 36-30-39 and according to their size chart put me in 14-16-“15″ (I put 15 in quotes because that’s not a real size, but I fell between 14 and 16). I have learned my lesson too many times with the Big 4 and sized down. I made a size 12 at the bust and graded out to 14 in both waist and hips. Perfect decision! I also added 1″ to the length of the pants – which is typical for my 5’10” height.
I used this weird stretch mesh fabric from JoAnn for the main body and a jersey knit from Hobby Lobby for the lining. Originally I wasn’t going to even bother with lining since this would be a swim cover-up but then realized how much a pain it would be finishing the edges of the mesh. Luckily, since I’m a fabric hoard-er-collector, I didn’t have to go back out to buy a lining. The pink matches the mesh perfectly. I’m glad I lined it because now I can wear it more places.
The pattern is easy to make and looks really fancy on. I will add that the neck ties and belt are way too long. I get frustrated to deal when I tie them. I could easily fix this by just trimming them, but lets be honest here… I’m too lazy for all that.
Overall, I am really happy with this outfit. Usually I can’t pull off jumpsuits but this one looks glamorous and expensive. I’m keeping this pattern for future use. It really did feel like resort/vacation wear and I’m all about that flowy lifestyle.