Vogue Jumpsuit V1617 review

A review of Vogue Jumpsuit V1617

Reviewed by emilia_to_nuno on 6th August, 2019

This is one of my favorite makes ever. The construction, with no zipper or buttons, is very clever. I do not normally follow instructions, but I must say that I generally like the Vogue Patterns ones, as they strike the perfect balance between too much (like most indie patterns) and too little (like Burda magazine) information.

I love the comfy but elegant silhouette of this jumpsuit. I also appreciated the clever construction a lot, and the absence of buttons or zipper. It is, however, a bit difficult to get in and out of. I wanted to make the size XS instead of S, bases on final measurements, but I now realized that making a size S was a good call, since a size smaller might have been impossible to pull up.

I used Tencel Twill and contrast in Silk Taffeta

As for alterations, I inverted the surplice direction, shortened the leg about 5 cm. It is a very forgiving design so I did not need a lot of alterations.

In conclusion, I would totally recommend. It is not a super easy sew, but it is very cool looking and very satisfying to complete. I would not sew it again now, but since I foresee wearing this a lot I can see myself making a new version once this first one will be threadbare.
This is a fun, interesting looking and cleverly constructed project perfect for the intermediate sewist who in on the market for a stylish and comfortable outfit to take her from day to night.