Melinda – playsuit

Here is my version of the Melinda playsuit, a République du Chiffon pattern, which I sewed for summer days at work.
I was about to sew the Salme Playsuit pattern. But I was much more drawn to the Melinda from RDC because of its slightly structured cut, its pretty little darts, the waistband, and the 4 small buttons above the shoulders.
Whether during the week or on weekends, this pattern is great for a “relaxed” summer look, as I like to call it. But beware of urgent pee breaks!!! Oh yes! Because for last-minute pee-ers (like me), arriving at the restroom in a hurry and realizing you need a few extra seconds to undo 4 buttons and unzip the zipper… It can quickly turn into a drama!

That said, a Salme playsuit is in the works 🙂 In fact, it’s not that I don’t like this pattern, but I think it would be much better showcased if sewn in a fairly fluid fabric…

Here is my version of the Melinda Jumpsuit (République du Chiffon), that I made for the bright and sunny days I was hoping for this summer. At the beginning I was hesitating between the Salme playsuit and the Republique du chiffon’s jumpsuit. However, in front of it’s structured cut, it’s gracious pleats, the band on the stomach, and the 4 little bottons on the shoulder… I totally went for the Melinda jumpsuit.
Whether you wear it during the week or on weekends, this jumpsuit is ideal for a “relaxed and confy” style. However when it’s time to “pee”, giiiiirl! head straight to the loo! because if you are a last minute person (like me) trust me.. before you remember that you have 4 buttons to undo, and a zip to unzip… It might be too late!

Anyway, a Salme combi is on it’s way 🙂 Actually it’s not that I don’t like this pattern. I simply think that the Salme playsuit goes very well with a flowing fabric.

BURDA EASY SEWING AW 2014 is on newsstands!

Released in France since September 19, 2014, here are the patterns featured in this issue:

Released in France since Sept. 19 2014, here is quick preview of the patterns: