Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Watermelon Surprise Ensemble

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I am so freaking excited to finally be able to share this outfit with you guys.  I got the idea for this outfit a few days before Christmas.  I bought the watermelon fabric from Spotlight a while ago and was always planning to turn it into a skirt but when I was going through my pattern stash before Christmas I decided to do something more.  This project is not, as you might assume, a skirt a top.  No my friends!  It is a skirt.................and a jumpsuit!!!

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Oh yeah! Isn't that the most awesome thing ever.  When I was going through my pattern stash before Christmas I came across this pattern and I realised that this watermelon fabric had to be paired with a green jumpsuit.  I was so excited to make it that I made Corey take me to Spotlight straight away so I could grab the green linen.  I cut into it as soon as I got home and started sewing.  Obviously, the sewing got put aside for Christmas day and while we went to Melbourne.  But as soon as I got home I picked it up again.  I finally got around to finishing it all last week and had planned to get Corey to take photos on the weekend.  But as I am sure you would have seen on the news we were hit by an horrendous amount of rain and gloom so I couldn't get any till this afternoon.

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This watermelon print is just too much fun!  It might possibly be a little too kiddish but I love it anyway.  And so what if I am a grown woman wearing a bright pink watermelon print skirt.  I love it!  I used green buttons for a bit of contrast.  I love the green/pink combo.  I actually saw a really cool crochet blanket in green & pink the other day that I want to recreate.  But that is getting a bit off topic.  I also used the leftover green linen to make the pockets for another pop of colour.

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The jumpsuit is just as cute by itself as it is with the skirt.  I actually think I will get more wear out of this by itself rather than with the skirt.  It is just so summery and fun and I can't go past a good jumpsuit.  Plus I don't really love how it gets all bunchy at the top when paired with the skirt.  But that is the only downside to this outfit.  Everything else I love so I can deal with that!
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19 comments:

  1. Mel @ Coal Valley ViewJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Well this is a bit cute Kat! Very you and I'm in awe of your sewing skills :-) New hair colour too, very summery all around. Mel x

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  2. sorbetsurpriseJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    This is a great outfit, I love the watermelon print and you basically get 2 outfits in one!

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  3. CandiceJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Kat, what a great outfit! Can I ask what pattern it is? I love the colour combo.

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    1. KatFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Both items were from a vintage mail order pattern number 4697. For some reason the link isn't showing in my post properly.

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  4. liza janeJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    So cool! I was not expecting the green top to be a jumpsuit in the first photo. Love the collar.

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  5. Craft SanctuaryJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Such a cute color combo. The jumpsuit turned out really well--it's very flattering. What pattern did you use? It's just too cute! I love the collar, too! Great job!

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    1. KatFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Both items were from a vintage mail order pattern number 4697. For some reason the link isn't showing in my post properly.

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  6. AmandaJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    That skirt is just too much fun! So fresh and summery! And how comfy does that jumpsuit look? Awesome for summer :D

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  7. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Kat you look phenomenal! Are you sure you just had a baby? That jumpsuit and skirt combo is rockin'! xx

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  8. DebbieSFLJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    You look great and love the fabrics!!!

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  9. NoelleJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Oh my god, that is sooooo cute! Just discovered your blog through Sew Retro.
    I love watermelon fabric. Here's my watermelon dress: http://sewelle-noelle.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/its-spring.html
    Noelle xo

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  10. Melissa @ Miso Crafty KnitsJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Omg! That skirt is just way too cute!! I love it! You look absolutely smashing Kat!! :)

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  11. Miss Crayola CreepyFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    LOVEEE the playsuit!!

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  12. Miss Crayola CreepyFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    And which pattern is the playsuit??

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    1. KatFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:19 AM

      Both items were from a vintage mail order pattern number 4697. For some reason the link isn't showing in my post properly.

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  13. FashionistaFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    That is a "smile out loud" outfit! If I was to happen upon you in the street I would chase after you and tell you how fabulous you look (in a non-creepy way of course!). So summery and stylish.

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  14. VeronicaFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I love it babes! Great hair, great fabrics! How the HELL are you finding the time to sew! OMG

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  15. Brooke xo February 7, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    no other words here but OMG AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    AHHH!! This is adorable :)

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