Watermelon Two Piece 50's Style Playsuit

This just might be my favorite sewing project so far! I picked this fabric up 3 times in Joann's and put it back every single time, telling myself it was too over the top. It was on sale recently and I finally had to give in to temptation and scoop it up. To me, nothing says summer, more than watermelon! 

This watermelon playsuit is a collaboration between my trusty 3/4 circle skirt #Simplicity1200 and #Simplicity1426 version A! 

 

Normally this is something that I would feel far too self-conscious to wear. Honestly though, I feel like my fears are completely unfounded in this. It's so flattering and when I wear it, I feel like a million bucks! It's just so much fun. In this post, I'm going to talk mostly about the top, because the skirt is #Simplicity1200 which I've done several times now, here and here, no point in rehashing those details.

The only thing I changed on #Simplicity1426 was the neck band on the top. I mistakenly only cut out one piece when two was needed. After cutting everything else out, I didn't have enough fabric to fit one more. So I improvised and used the same simple black bias binding that I used to bind the hem of the skirt. I'm really glad I did too. I feel like having the black at the top and the bottom of the set creates a cohesiveness that I really like.

I used simple black buttons on both pieces so they would be minimal and understated. I wanted them to blend in with the outfit. I feel like they do just that.

#Simplicity1426 was a great pattern to sew, it sewed up quickly and the directions were really simple to follow. I'll be sewing this one again in one of the other versions I'm sure!

There isn't much else I can say about this make. I'm so pleased with how it turned out. Now I just wish I could have an excuse to wear it more often!!

Thanks again for stopping by! This makes #vintagepledge number 9 for me!

Until the next time!