McCall's 7936 - Snake Print Jumpsuit!
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Animal prints such as leopard and cheetah print are always fall staples. This season, I'm already seeing snake print everywhere. Snake print is so fabulous that it has the ability to make a plain, basic beginner-friendly jumpsuit illicitly luxurious.
While browsing the stores, I saw this delightfully comfortable jumpsuit at Anthropologie and I couldn't get it off my mind. And a couple of weeks later, I found the perfect fabric -- Silky Print Textured Ivory & Brown Snake Print Fabric at Joann.
My pattern is McCall's 7936. The legs are pegged and cropped unlike the wide legged silhouette of the inspo jumpsuit. But the deal sealer is the v-neck and the kimono sleeves.
The is a "Learn to Sew for Fun" pattern. And if I were a new-ish sewer, I'd definitely want to make this. It's so simple yet it packs a lot of fashion. And with it's limited seam design, it allows your fabric to be the shining star.
The jumpsuit has a front invisible zip and a self belt.
Here is my thread chain belt carriers. And if you don't know how to make one, I have a tutorial on How to Make a Thread Chain Loop. It's the same thing... you just make it longer.
I cut the size large and I made several fit adjustments to the pattern:
- Added an inch to the length at the waist
- Made a one inch swayback adjustment
- Made a 1.5 inch full seat adjustment
- Scooped out the crotch curve
- Added .5 inch to the crotch length
- Added 3 inches to the length
This is a great wear now and later jumpsuit. It pairs so well with my gold leather Vogue 1517 jacket. I can't wait until fall to really take this entire look for a spin.
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12 comments
Have been seeing a lot of actual snake skins around the joint, this summer. Perhaps wearing a snakeskin print would allow me to infiltrate the nest ... ah, well. I am not that fond of eating mice and voles.
ReplyDeleteOh no, not the real ones!
DeleteExquisite. Masterfully done, as usual. I say again. JoAnn's should pay you as a brand ambassador. You make them look good.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It’s never a wasted trip when I find something really good!
DeleteAMAZING, Never disappointed!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteYou killed on this one Erica! It is better than the Anthropologie inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGorgeous. I love the original and I love where you went with it.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful garment - I've been reading your posts since forever - crochet shrug, anyone? - and now your own youtube channel. Your directions, comments and opinions are so easy to understand , clear, direct and relatable - I just wanted to say hi and thank you for 14 years!!! of fabulousness. Will you do something special for your 15th year anniversary?
ReplyDeleteCan you share what kind of needle did you use to sew this fabric? I just purchased it and I can't remember the last time I sewed 100% poly. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou don’t need a speciality needle. A universal 80/12 works fine.
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