Review: Simplicity 8124 | Off-the-Shoulder Romper!
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My obsession with this season's most popular trend continues.
This time, it's Simplicity 8124 by one of my favorite designers in RTW and sewing patterns, Cynthia Rowley. I went back and forth on whether to make the dress or the romper. That dress has a LOT of fullness in it. I'm not a fan of that style on myself. If I lengthened it, it could go matronly quick. I'd want to belt it. I think it's adorable in a short length, BUT -- even with the warm temps, it's always breezy here. One good gust of wind... y'all get it. So no. I went with the romper. It's something that I will actually wear, often.
My fabric is Silky Print Fabric-Tribal Aqua Rayon from Joanns. It's basically rayon challis. I haven't worked with challis in a while. It's really easy to sew and press. But it wrinkles as bad as linen! As fast as a sat in my car and buckled my seat belt, it was a wrap. So it is, what it is.
I cut the size medium and it feels super comfy to wear. The construction is so simple that I barely glanced over them.
The only thing that I don't particularly like is the neckline. I've made enough of these to now know that I prefer the casing to be a separate sewn on piece, instead of simply folding the neckline over. I feel that it affects the way the elastic lays. Mine rolled, even with no-roll elastic. I felt I had keep adjust and readjusting.
Styling tip: It was warm so I pushed up my sleeves to allow them blouse over. I accessorized with a white: a pair of fun sunglasses from a local boutique, my sandals are from Talbot's and by bag is from Target. My tassel earrings are DIY.
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17 comments
You look great Erica! Thanks for tip with the elastic casing, and I have that same bag, but in a different colorway. I just love Target :)..
ReplyDeleteTarget is the greatest! Go in for toilet paper and come out with fashion! Thanks Candice!
DeleteI love your look...super cute:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lora!
DeleteThis is really pretty! I have the McCall's version and I totally agree that the casing band is better separate. I have this on my "to make" list!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol!
DeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
DeleteAgreed about the dress vs romper/jumpsuit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose!
DeleteThe romper looks great! Rayon challis is just one of those fabrics that you love in theory, but pout at in application. It wrinkles if you so much as LOOK at it wrong! I still love it though...
ReplyDeleteI loved the print so much that I had to have it! Thanks Grumpy without Coffee!
DeleteLove this
ReplyDeleteHow do you think it would look with capri length pants ?
Im restrictes from wearing shorts at work
I find it interesting that you could wear bare shoulders to work, but not shorts! But anyway... it's a bodice that can be added to any bottom you like. That's why we sew! Thanks Camille!
DeleteOh so cute on you! It looks so light and comfy, perfect for a hot day.
ReplyDeleteIt was perfect for our warm and humid weather! Thanks Tomasa!
DeleteLooking spectacular as always! I agree with the need for a separate casing for the elastic. If not, the first time you raise your arms...boing! Up it goes. I can't wait to copy (yes, I freely admit this) your Hot Patterns Urban Gypsy top for this very reason.
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