Thought I would try to make another jumpsuit ( or catsuit depending on how old you are!). I have already make a pattern for one and it turned out not too bad, even if I do say so myself. The material I used last time did not have as much stretch as this black lycra. But I thought I would cut it out without any adjustments to the pattern and make fitting adjustments later. Unfortunately I did not have enough material to cut the pattern out in one piece. I had made it out of a kitchen towel and the join between the two towels fell just below the natural waistline so I took a chance and torn the pattern there to make a separate top and bottom. Then just seamed them together.
First Cut Out Your Pattern
As I had suspected it was a little too loose and not the sexy tight suit I had envisioned.
But I just took a deeper seam allowance all round the legs, crotch, side and shoulder seams. Then added a couple of darts in front. The “accidental” seam just below the waist seems to have worked out ok and in fact looks better than the one I make full length.
We Are Getting There
I was quite pleased with the fit so far, I put a simple rolled neckline on. Then I put some elastic stirrups to the bottom of the legs to keep them from rolling up when she puts boots on.
Not that she has any long boots at the moment. One of us has to save up enough money to buy her some and I suspect it will be me not her splashing the dosh.
So The Final Results:-
A New BJD Catsuit
I made a red leather belt and matching necklace to jazz things up a bit.
I tried on a new wig and got a whole new look. Which one do you prefer?
About maureenclayton
I am an expat Brit now living in Poland. I have always tried to find time to try my hand at many creative crafts now I find I have more time to explore the creative world. I have always had a love of dolls. As a child I was always trying to make new clothes and accessories for my dolls. I also amassed a large Paper Doll Collection (which I still have!) Then I progressed to antique dolls and still loved making authentic clothing for them. And also made my own reproduction dolls from scratch. Now I have discovered the world of BJD dolls and the process starts again. I have not got many dolls at the moment but I am trying very hard to change that.
A Doll Dresser 