Review: New Look 6446 | Stripe Tie Waist Culotte Jumpsuit!
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I've been so drawn to nautical stripes this season. It seems like all of the fabric I touch has navy blue in it. I was cruising around my local Hancock Fabrics' going out of business sale. I declared I wouldn't buy a single cut of fabric until it was at least 50% off. For all of the years I've shopped there that I can remember, I've ALWAYS used their 40% off coupon. So it would make no sense for me to buy fabric with any less reduction. Especially when I have a Joann Fabrics in the same shopping center with their normal 50% off coupon. And while I was browsing, I ran across this great vertical stripe shirting fabric. That's how it was listed. It's really just a poly crepe-like fabric with an amazing drape. And it's opaque enough that the bottom didn't require a lining. So, I snagged several yards.
And while I was in Joann on the same shopping excursion, I happened upon New Look 6446. It was a marriage in sewing heaven!
The jumpsuit has a bib style front, I love that it has front slanted pockets and a sleek style belt for waist cinching. I cut the size 14 in the bodice and the size 16 in the pants. I've noticed throughout the years that New Look patterns run around a size smaller than the Big 4 patterns. So I knew I had to measure carefully so that I wouldn't end up with hurt feelings and major fabric waste disappointment.
I made sure the prominent stripe print was front and center. And I cut the front band on the cross grain, to give interest to the design. And I also made sure the prominent stripes were centered on the shoulder straps.
The jumpsuit has an invisible zipper and the bodice is lined. I used a stretch lining leftover from this skirt.
The alterations I made were adding 1" to the bodice and 3" to the pants length.
Styling tip: Even in this nautical print, this jumpsuit is a great way to stay chic in the city in this on trend style. I paired mine with white sunglasses, a classic white pump, a silver choker, the of-the-moment must have straw bag. And I tossed on my navy blue Vogue 1439 jacket, for those chilly air conditioners. I also plan to wear this with a denim jacket and flat sandals for a casual style.
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22 comments
That jumpsuit looks stunning on you and I love your choice of fabric! I've been wanting a jumpsuit with culotte trousers for ages but the only one I've found is about £100 from French Connection (so no thanks), I'll be going out and buying this pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie! It sews up really fast and think you'll enjoy this one!
Deletefabulous, about to try culottes today (separates would be better for me as i want a specfic high waist) if mine get to look near as good as yours i will be well happy. fab job
ReplyDeleteI need a pair of culotte pants too. I'll be making those soon. So many patterns to choose from! Thans Eimear!
DeleteI really like this pattern, just enough difference in style compared to numerous other jumpsuits. Love the stripe fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe bodice really sets this one apart from the rest. Thanks Linda!
DeleteSo cute! Love the culottes length. And beautifully styled.
ReplyDeleteI love for mine to fall at a midi length. Great article in Vogue Patterns Mag! Thanks Manju!
DeleteLove this Erica, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice!
DeleteThis is gorgeous Erica! I'm currently adjusting the By Hand London Flora bodice with plans to use it for a culotte jumpsuit, but it appears the perfect pattern may already be out there...!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fab on you - might have to try a version out for myself if I ever get past fitting the BHL/culotte mash-up :) x
Thanks Shauni and good luck working on yours!
DeleteThis is the most! I had this pattern and put it back!!! I just couldn't muster up any potential! The pic with the glasses on your head is absolutely beautiful! Great piece. I need to rethink this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol. It was just something about it that really drew me in!
DeleteThe fabric choice made this jumpsuit jump off the page...great job as usual Erica:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lora. It pays to dig through fabric at a store on its way out of business!
DeleteYou have such an eye matching fabric to pattern - you always hit it right on the mark and you did so again here. Beautiful jumpsuit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteI love this jumpsuit on you, fabulous job and great find on the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteThis looks fantastic on you. I love the fabric you chose. I am about to attempt the same pattern using a size 12 bodice and 14 pant. I’m curious if you struggled when sewing the bodice to the pant. This is my first time attempting using two sizes and I’m curious if I need to add additional fabric to the bodice before I see it to the pant.
ReplyDeleteNo... you just grade it out. On the end of the bodice where it's going to meet the pants, it should be a size 14.
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