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I have been pattern testing once again and I could get used to this. Love Notions has released another awesome pattern which I had the honour to test. This is the Sunday romper for ladies and a similar one has also been released for girls which is the Sunday romper for girls. I intend to get the girls one too to make mum-and-me matching outfits soon.
The Pattern
The Sunday Romper is a versatile pattern which can be worn by both jumpsuit lovers and those who would not be caught in one. It is possible to dress it both up and down and all go down to the fabric of choice.
It features V-neck openings on both the front and back bodices which are wide enough if you opt for the pants option. It also features front angled pockets which is an added detail, however, you also have an option of omitting them.
Specifications
- Sizes range 0-32
- Full Bust pattern pieces if needed
- Dolman & tank bodice options
- Drawstring or elasticated waistband
- Three lengths for pants- shorts, cropped & full length
- Two length options- knee & full length
- Meant for knit fabrics however woven fabrics can be used for the pants and skirts pieces.
Here are more of my Love Notions Makes.
Here is the video, where I review this pattern ,
The Fabrics
This pattern is recommended for light to medium weight knits such as jersey, modal, cupro and rayon/viscose blends. I made two versions of the Sunday Romper pattern in two different fabrics.
The Romper which was my pattern test make was made out of a tomato red paisley print viscose jersey. I purchased this off eBay and it was perfect for the romper considering it is lightweight and floaty.
The knee-length skirt bottom version was sewn out of an olive green cotton rib jersey knit fabric I bought from Minerva crafts. This was a medium weight fabric which is perfect if you do not want clothes clinging onto your body.
The Making
I sewed up both the dress and the romper in size 2 for the bodice and size 4 for both the shorts and the skirt pieces. I made the romper version with the dolman sleeves and the tank option for the dress. Both bodices sit perfectly well at the shoulders and it did not need to make any adjustments. I opted for the elasticated waist as opposed to the drawstring. This is because I was not ready to turn a long tube of jersey fabric. However, it would have been a cute touch to my plain coloured dress.
Alterations
I made a swayback adjustment to the back bodice pieces which is a common alteration I make. This gave me the same amount of drape at the waist for both the front and the back pieces.
The Finished Garments
What’s not to love about this pattern? It is a perfect pattern for both jumpsuit and dress lovers. I might make the jumpsuit pattern soon maybe after I have sewed up the girls’ version.
Thank you for stopping by. Xx
Josephine is an entrepreneur, blogger, public health professional who loves sewing, baking and is passionate about a healthy and natural lifestyle.
Thank you for sharing your pretty garments! I would need to make two changes myself; the neckline and adding sleeves. V-neckLines look terrible on me, and women of a “certain age” don’t wear anything sleeveless! I think both those changes would be easy to accomplish with this pattern. But how difficult is it to remove the jumpsuit or romper for necessary functions?
You are welcome. I think you can easily change the neckline if you are not going for the jumpsuit. This is because the double v-neckline makes it possible to pull the romper or jumpsuit up and down. The pattern features dolman sleeves but if those are not so good for you, I am sure it is possible to add sleeve pieces to both versions. About the ease of pulling the jumpsuit up and down, I am a bit biased because I love jumpsuits. I know they are not the most modest items of clothing for the necessary function. thank you for coming by. Xx
I was on the fence about this pattern but your makes convinced me I need to sew this up as a dress right away!
I am glad to hear that my versions have convinced you to try the Sunday Romper. The dress is amazing if jumpsuits are not your thing. You should get it while it is still on sale if you haven’t yet. Thank you for coming by. xx