I like the thought of a 'playsuit' but with a matching detachable skirt. As I'd wear it purely for dancing rather than 'all day' the usual issues I have with play suits and jump suits wouldn't apply.
I've seen a few vintage patterns with this concept of shorts, swimming costume or playsuit with a detachable skirt.
I really like the wearing history sailor girl playsuit pattern. (If I can find a UK stockist I'll buy it) otherwise I'll have to improvise.
I was looking at maybe using a modern pattern like M6533 and drafting a matching skirt. But what kind of skirt? A-line, circle, half circle, pleated or dirndl? What do you think.
I have been keeping back in my stash a nice printed cotton, black with little flowers.
Update:
Here is my little sketch.
Decided to use this pattern...
But modify it. Adding darts, sleeves and peterpan collar.
Now deciding on the skirt. A line but button down the side or pleated?
That's such a cute pattern! If you're wearing it dancing, I think you should definitely do a circle skirt since it flares out.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked it out didn't have enough to do a circle skirt and the playsuit in the same material. :(
DeleteDecided A-line or pleats are the way to go. Leaning toward the pleat idea...no knife or box pleats...hmmmm