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Nina Lee
Nina Lee Carmel Jumpsuit
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(What is Copyshop?)
We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Carmel Jumpsuit sewing pattern from Nina Lee. With a high, relaxed waistline, voluminous legs and gloriously deep pockets, this easy, breezy outfit-in-one is the perfect combination of comfy and effortlessly cool. There are four bodice variations to pick from: a low straight neckline with wide straps, a scoop-neck, a simple V-neck, or a V-neck plus curving collar. Each bodice is beautifully finished with self-lining. Named after the idyllic California seaside town of colourful cottages and celebrities going incognito, Carmel has the capacity to be the epitome of easy elegance (picture a dark linen version paired with eye-catching jewellery and a broad-brimmed hat…) or wildly fun (romp around in a big crazy print!).
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight woven fabrics with some drape, for example linen, linen blends, tencel, viscose, chambray, lightweight wool.
Fabric requirements:
Sizes 6 – 20
150 cm (60″) wide fabric: Scoop/V-neck, 3 - 3.2 m (3 1/4 - 3 1/2 yd) // Strappy, 2.6 - 2.9 m (2 7/8 - 3 1/4 yd).
115 cm (44″) wide fabric: Scoop/V-neck, 4.1 - 4.5 m (4 1/2 - 5 yd) // V-neck w/o collar, 3.7 - 4.5 m (4 - 5 yd) // Strappy, 3.7 - 3.9 m (4 - 4 1/4 yd).
Sizes 16 – 28
150 cm (60″) wide fabric: Scoop/V-neck, 3.6 - 4 m (4 - 4 1/2 yd) // Strappy, 3.5 m (3 7/8 yd).
115 cm (44″) wide fabric: Scoop/V-neck, 5.5 - 5.9 m (6 - 6 1/2 yd) // Strappy, 4.5 m (5 yd).
Sizing: UK 6 – 20 or UK 16 – 28 (approx. UK 6 - 20 or UK 18 - 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.
The 6 - 20 pattern is drafted for a B cup. The 16 – 28 pattern has both B and D cup options.
Notions:
Sizes 6 - 20: Scoop or V-neck options: 46 cm (18") concealed zip // Strappy option: 25 cm (10") concealed zip; 30 cm (12") of fusible interfacing (to support the neckline).
Sizes 16 - 28: Scoop or V-neck options: 51 cm (20") concealed zip // Strappy option: 30 cm (12") concealed zip; 30 cm (12") of fusible interfacing (to support the neckline).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (48 pages for sizes 6-20, 55 pages for sizes 16-28); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 6-20, 3 sheets for sizes 16-28).
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It's not often that I buy a pattern when it first comes out - from memory I've only done it twice. But Nina must have looked inside my brain and saw my obsession with contrast collars - so as soon as I saw version 4 of the Carmel Jumpsuit by Nina Lee I was utterly hooked. I do love a vintage vibe.
Overall, I enjoyed making it. I used the Lana linen/viscose mix (available in my shop, Bornella Fabrics) which has a lovely mix of stability because of the linen, but a soft drape due to the viscose. I was a little surprised at the construction of the bodice as it is self-lined. Effectively you cut out two back and front pieces, which the collar is sandwiched between, and the inner lining is handstitched along the zip and waist seam to fully enclose. It makes for an incredibly neat finish inside, which I LOVE.
Fit-wise, the bodice part is absolutely spot on. I made no adjustments and cut a straight size 10, based on my bust size (which is size 36" and size 10 is drafted for 36.5"). The armhole is just the right depth for me and it fits perfectly. The jumpsuit is fitted up to the bust and then loose from there down. The trouser portion is ENORMOUS! I kid you not. My sewing friend came over the day after I'd made the trousers and asked me if I'd cut out the wrong size by accident. She couldn't work out how it was going to 'fit' me but lo and behold, with a bit of gathering they work a treat.
I did take an additional 3.5cm off the hem length and made a deep hem which is more vintage. (I'm 5'3" and the pattern is based on for someone 5'6". Nina does say the trousers are cut long for maximum flexibility to adjust.) Overall, I think I'll get a lot of wear from the Carmel jumpsuit once the weather warms up, and I'm looking forward to trying a different neckline option next time.
Happy sewing
Tanya xx
@bornellafabrics
You can read a more in-depth review on my blog:
https://www.bornellafabrics.co.uk/blogs/news/you-had-me-at-contrast-collar-the-nina-lee-carmel-jumpsuit
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