Zadie Jumpsuit Hacks to Bring In 2020
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Can’t get enough of the Zadie Jumpsuit from Paper Theory Patterns? We’ve got three pattern hacks to bring you into the new year! Whether you’re craving a luxurious material, an intriguing embellishment, or a complete switch-up, we’ve got Zadie inspiration for you! These hack ideas come from Sew News and from editor Amanda Carestio, and are excellent ways to get a little extra mileage out of this extremely popular pattern.
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Cropped with Yoke
This was the conversion for former jumpsuit-hater Amanda, who made just a few modifications to the original pattern to get a great look. The yoke she added was a really clever way to maximize the directionality of the ikat fabric—go to the second image to check it out. She also shortened the legs for a fun, casual silhouette. This Zadie shows how easy it is to make just a few modifications and really make the pattern your own.
Black Metallic Jumpsuit
Add satin bias binding and upscale finishes to your favorite jumpsuit pattern, perfect for high-end fabrics that may fray such as metallic jacquard, brocade, satin or silk. This hack comes from Sew News December 2019 / January 2020, and was created by Pauline Bruce. It uses a Hong Kong finish, which we’ll walk you through in the magazine, to get a truly couture finish that will result in a long-lasting jumpsuit for many a special occasion.View this post on Instagram
Red Velvet Raglan
Here’s another one from the winter issue of Sew News, again from Pauline Bruce! Make a few pattern changes and stitch a woven jumpsuit in stretch velvet with cool and comfortable raglan sleeves. We recommend adding a bishop sleeve for extra drama and comfort! You can make it as wide or as subdued as you like. The hack in the magazine also has a slightly tapered leg, which makes it look a little more formal. The final touch? An elegant tasseled tie!View this post on Instagram
Wrap Top
Amanda used tips from @themindfulsewist to transform the Zadie Jumpsuit into a comfy wrap top. This version is particularly scrap-friendly—it includes a back seam so you can really make the most of every odd rectangle of fabric. You could even color-block this version for a really bold and fun look! There’s so much to play with with such a great template to work from.View this post on Instagram
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