For my fifth #MinervaMake, I had been thinking up a little summer outfit (hey, anything that helped me get through the dreary January lockdown…!) I was daydreaming of something that would be comfortable for wandering around a museum in when paired with a pair of sandals, but also cute enough for heading to an alfresco bar afterwards for a glass of wine. This playsuit and this fabric are just a dream come true together -- it is ultimate #patternfabricpairings goals, if I do say so myself!

I am a such a fan of Lady McElroy fabrics and was delighted when Minerva gifted me two metres of this fantastic Viscose Crepe Jersey. The print is delicate china plates on a moody dark navy background, but it is also available in emerald green. As each china plate has a different design, I treated this as a ‘one-way’ directional print when cutting out, so none of my plates would end up upside down. This viscose jersey feels soft against your skin and the drape is just amazing - I was seriously considering making a swishy dress, just to show off this drape! The crepe texture gives a slight crinkle effect and it has great stretch and recovery. I am already eyeing up other Lady McElroy Viscose Crepe jerseys, I am that sold on this substrate.

Deer & Doe Sirocco is one of the most popular indie patterns; it is a chic jumpsuit and playsuit/romper pattern, with a wrap neckline and pleats at the nipped-in waist. The best part? Sirocco is made up in stretch knit fabrics with good recovery — all the lines of a tailored, elegant garment in fabrics that mean it feels like wearing pyjamas AND no invisible zip? Sign me up! 😉


I constructed the playsuit using my overlocker and it came together so quickly. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and nothing was particularly tricky. I only deviated from the instructions when sewing in the sleeves, which I set in flat. The viscose crepe jersey was easy to sew with; I made sure to only use ballpoint needle and pins to not snag this lovely fabric and my walking foot for any topstitching.



I am so pleased with my finished garment - this playsuit is just so comfy and is definitely deserving of the ‘secret pyjamas’ label. I can’t wait to make my next Sirocco!

Thanks for reading and happy sewing until next time!

Rose

Gold & Silver Stitches

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