I'm *almost* done with my 8728 obsession (almost — stay tuned). I've started now to noodle around a bit with the idea of jumpers, for winter (or for what passes for winter, in California). I checked out MOMSPatterns for some inspiration:
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And, of course, I think I may go back to last year's obsession, our friend Heidi, or even this similar BurdaStyle pattern:
Although I'm afraid that perhaps what's really pulling me towards this pattern is the pocket topstitching, which I would almost certainly be too lazy to do. (And her truly exceptional liquid-eyeliner skills — at 40, is it too late for me to master that? I suppose it doesn't really go well with glasses …) And that armhole is a bit deep for me … even with a t-shirt under it, it can look weird.
There's also McCalls 5927, which has a gazillion great reviews on PatternReview — check out this gorgeous dress & photo from Eugenia:
Is anyone else thinking jumpers? Or going beyond the "thinking" stage to the "making" stage? If so, what patterns are you using?
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I have a thin denim one and a black poplin one that I’ve made from http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Simplicity_3356e that I wear nearly every day during the summer. I go back and forth about making heavy ones for winter because I’m starting to feel like mutton dressed as lamb as I approach 40 myself. BTW, I wear cat eye liquid eyeliner and it goes fabulously with glasses. They now have pens and gel liners that look like liquid on the eye but are easier to use.
I wore them a lot when I was a kid, in plaid, because my mom went through a big plaid jumper phase in the 60′s and my sister refused to wear them. I like them, but I don’t think I could wear one. Too many flashbacks to when I was eight wearing one of those things with knee socks and sturdy brown shoes. : )
Oh yes!! For me, fall and winter are all about wool plaid jumpers, similar to the last photo posted. I like to keep it knee-length and pair with boots to avoid the frumpies that can be associated with jumpers.
I love the neckline and pocket detail on 4766, though you wouldn’t want it to be too heavy. No one actually looks that svelte in a jumper.
Go for the liner! I wore liner and glasses for years. If Blossom Dearie can do it, so can you.
I lived in Monterey for almost a year, and my impression was that one could wear winter clothes there the year ’round. Even when the temps were up there, there was always a breeze off the ocean…
I love Simplicity 3673 (vintage repro) The bust gathers and the many darts through the waist are really flattering, and make it easy to get a good fit.
You say jumper, I think Sabrina. So yeah! Definitely going to have to add a jumper to my sewing list. 4766 is a great pattern. i wonder if it looks as good when it’s actually sewn?
Sorry– links:
Inspiration: http://3hourspast.com/2011/05/29/help-me-build-a-1950s-jumper-in-corduroy/
Draft:
http://3hourspast.com/2011/06/01/drafting-the-jumper-for-the-pattern-geeks/
Finished Object: http://3hourspast.com/2011/06/15/finished-object-twisty-pinny/
The trick with liquid eyeliner, for me, is to use a decent-quality fine paintbrush, not a makeup brush.
I used to wear jumpers in Colorado alot. But, the weather in LA is seldom cold enough for one. Fortunately, it was cold enough last night to break out a wool tweed one for dinner out.
I bought that one at Talbot’s years ago. But here are two wool jumpers that I made myself. Love, love, love them. I feel very Emma Peel when I wear them.
http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2007/07/should-grown-women-wear-jumpers.html
The GIANT Pocket one gets my vote!
I made one 2 years ago in Black Wool. I get lots of compliments. This one: http://www.simplicity.com/p-1968-miss-miss-petite-dresses.aspx
The blue version. Very easy to make.
40 is not too late to learn liquid eyeliner. it is in fact compatible with eyeglasses. and it’s a lot of fun! renemember to do your off-dominant side eye first, it’s much easier to match the look with your right hand (if you’re a rightie. and visa versa.)
I love Jumpeers! My favorite one here is the second pattern with big pockets.
I just made a jumper and entered it my state’s Make It With Wool competition. It got first place and will be going to nationals in January!
http://heavenlyprincessblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/fall-fashion-week-days-6-and-7/
Jordan
I like the dress made up of jeans clothing. When i was kid i love to jumper made of jeans.