People of the internets! I’m so happy to finally be able to share this project! I used a reproduction of a 1930s playsuit pattern to create a top and coordinating shorts. The vintage summer style has arrived in my house. 😁
More info below the photos.
Videos mentioned in the construction video below
- Complete beginner attempts Bernadette Banner’s pirate shirt: https://youtu.be/RI8HkyIoYeY
- this video is your sign to have an “Emma” (2020) inspired picnic 🍓 (from Karolina Żebrowska): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3YW-xqXndI&t=1s
- Badly done, Emma! – Emma (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmitdQfzpPw
- Picking strawberries at Donwell – Emma (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR8yq3IH8fk
Materials
- Pattern (no. 1339): https://tinyurl.com/1930splaysuitpattern
- Swedish tracing paper: https://tinyurl.com/swedishtracingpaper
- Cotton fabric (strawberries): https://tinyurl.com/strawberryfabric
- Cotton fabric (white): https://tinyurl.com/cheapcottonfabric
- Thread (white): https://www.sewessential.co.uk/gutermann-silk-thread-100m
- Closures (snap buttons and one hook-and-bar): https://tinyurl.com/snapsandhooks
- Buttons (which I finally didn’t use): https://www.buttoncompany.co.uk/sort-by-colour/red/07-8426-32
Construction video
English and Spanish subtitles available.