Vogue 9260

A quick tip:  If a color doesn't particularly agree with you, just put on more lipstick.  A personal tenet, which has gotten me through some yellow, orange, and lime green days.

I wasn't sure if this particular shade of mustardy orange would look good with my new blond 'do, but I actually really like it!  I've made up Vogue 9260, a pattern for either jumpsuit or romper, the only variations being the length of the trousers.  The fabric is a lightweight rayon crepon from Denverfabrics, and even though it wrinkles immediately, I would happily sew with it again in a heartbeat.  I love the lightness, the breeziness of the stuff.  We get sticky, humid 100 degree days here in New Jersey, and sometimes you need something with 8 inches of ease and lots of holes for air circulation.

Here's a slightly awkward side view.  It's the only one I have because my photographer is not exactly a professional.  Or eager.  Or willing.

 Speaking of holes, I have fallen in love with grommets.  They're so easy to put in, and they look so professional--people say "really? You made that?"  and if I can detect just a hint of suspicion that I'm lying, my day is made.

In hindsight, when I added an inch in length, I should have added it to the shorts as opposed to the bodice.  Sometimes the elastic dips under my belt, which I wear at my natural waist.  I also should have used a less flopsy interfacing on the front neckline.  I used a lightweight cotton poplin as a sew-in interfacing because I didn't want it to be too stiff.  Looking at the photos, however, I think I could forgive a little stiffness.  *wink*  (eww gross)

I'm a pretty big fan of Vogue 9260, and I can tell because in the week since I completed it, I've already worn it 3 times!