Following a 1940s Jumper Pattern ...using a novelty fabric!
So this was kind of the project that went on forever. When I originally took this on I estimated it would take two days to construct…but it was almost a week before I even got started on it! There were SO many false starts!
-I wasn’t sure whether the fabric should be used for a dress or blouse.
-I decided on a blouse with a skirt made from complementary fabric.
-Didn’t have a blouse pattern I liked.
-Decided to make a jumper instead.
-I couldn’t decide on a pattern.
-Had patrons vote (thanks for that, btw!)
-Didn’t have enough fabric.
-Tried to find fabric in my stash.
-Went out and BOUGHT fabric.
-Buttonhole foot broke so I couldn’t finish it.
-Bought a buttonhole foot with overnight shipping.
And then the pattern had two sets of instructions for making the jumper, like, what the hell?!
By the time I could finally get started I was already over the project. My attempts to vlog the process ended in whining so I switched to a making of video style. Even with that, you have to get a good ten minutes into the video before I even start sewing because there was so much drama prior to that.
BUT this video is actually finished. So it still turned out better than all my other (and there were many) attempts at filming this month. Now I can go back to my stupid sequin corset and elliptical hoopskirt and hopefully end up with more to show for my efforts this month.
Also - the time this took really delayed my patreon videos for this month. But a sketchbook tour should be up tomorrow, followed by making my boning-storage-system, since you guys encouraged me to post that!
Here are the pattern instructions if you want to look over them yourself:
And some photos of the finished garments!
And that's it!
Following a 1940s Jumper Pattern ...using a novelty fabric! (YouTube)
Comments (27)
I really liked this outfit on you, wish I knew how to correct the gaping at the bust, but isn't that just going to happen with a surplice-style front? WOW I would never have tried the blouse with that fabric but it looks so cute.
also once i knew to look for it it does have a 'waist band pattern included
i wondere if the apron would look better
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed this video - that new format works for me! Maybe going forward that format is the way to go? I love both the blouse and the jumper. I have to say that the jumper does look good on you. You've inspired me to tackle a blouse with a collar. Thank you! Warm regards from Down Under :)
I'm so glad! I think this format would be tricky for projects with much more detailed instructions - it could get pretty repetitive and long. Since these instructions were so vague the chatty bits in between were pretty short. But I'd definitely be open to trying it again if I have a projct that suits it! And good luck, collars are WAY easier than sleeves! :D
I would be very interested in a compilation of "fails" and how they happened. I have way too many projects I abandoned for different problems and would be interested in what you run into
They'll make their way onto the internet somehow - either as a compilation or as a heavy mention about my second attempt at them!
Very helpful video. I am about to start on my first perforated old-timey pattern, so a refresher on them is just what I need. The finished outfit looks great, even with the too-large front. The corduroymay have looked better since it is green. I like green. But it is a much heavier fabric, which speaks of colder weather, while the blue seems to match the blouse in terms of seasonality. All in all, another great video. I practically live for your sewing vids!
Ahh good luck with the old timey pattern! If the instructions are good, I think they are superior to modern patterns. much easier to mark things. I like the corduroy a lot too, but I have a lot of it, so I'm glad I can save it for a bigger project in the future!
Awesome result!! Love the fabric. I was watching some Nancy Zieman recently while sewing - game changing tip on sewing collars (or any corners) that I’ve found really helpful. She was a treasure!! https://youtu.be/ivd1Sad2plQ
Looks great on you!🐙
Thanks Angela, excellent video! The new cameras and setup work great, and kudos for delivering a very interesting and entertaining video to watch despite a series of setbacks!
Thank you so much!
That jumper is everything I hoped it would be. I'll take 10. 😂
You can have it and I'll keep the blouse lol!
That is adorable!
I love the blouse fabric! And the blouse itself.
Clever solution that, mixing one’s styles of video when one’s mood is out of order! I agree with you, the blouse is 💯.
Wow, the fit looks great. It really enhances your waist and hips. I love the colors and the blouse pattern too.
The end was adorable!!
Great jumper. I love when the front neckline of a garment is mimicked on the back neckline.
The whole outfit is cute but I really love the blouse.
I freakin love this, it’s so adorable. Also on the topic of the other vids from this month I’m just as interested in seeing your mistakes as your triumphs. All a part of learning. Also the boning one sounds interesting. I’d watch it.
Thanks! I think variations of all of them will go up eventually...It's just hard to bring myself to edit a video about a project that I know ends in failure!
It is super freakin’ cute on you!
Holy cow! I know it has been the project from hell, but that is such a cute outfit and super flattering! It makes me want to see if I can find and equivalent pattern for my size
Thank you so much! I hope you find something similar.