Lutterloh Patterns Come Alive!

Supplement 329 - Model #54 

Romper for woven fabrics

 

   Yay! Summer is here! This romper just looked like the perfect Summer outfit for a backyard BBQ. It even has pockets! There is another view, #53, for this pattern but I liked the button front for ease of use. I will talk more about model #53 a little later in the post.

 

Pattern Hints:

    The pattern for this romper is pretty straight forward and I didn't encounter any problems with this view. I made all my usual alterations and ended up with a pattern that went together like a breeze. The other view, #53, is another story however. Below is a pic of the fashion drawing for model #53 with the pattern pieces beside it. I have only erased the numbers for enlarging the pattern but no other symbols or marks.

    If you look closely you'll see that the front bodice of view #53 is cut on the fold and the back bodice indicates a keyhole opening of just 10cm at the center back neck. The shorts for both views have an elastic waist but no opening for a zipper or buttons. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't know how you're supposed to get into this outfit with just an opening at the neck! I believe that there should be a center back zipper for view #53 just so you can step into it. I might even extend that zipper into the shorts just a little to make it easier to get it on. If I have missed something about this pattern I would really like to know. This is probably just a typo and I'm glad to have noticed it.

 

Design Changes:

   I made only minor design changes to this pattern. My romper has four buttons instead of three and I used bias binding at the arm holes instead of facings. Lutterloh pockets always seem inadequate to me so I used a standard pocket pattern that is much deeper. Lastly, I left off the waist tie altogether since I knew I would wear a belt with this romper.

 

Fabric Used/Suggested:

   For my romper I used a super soft rayon challis. It is a dream to wear when the weather heats up in Summer. This pattern is designed for woven fabrics but you could probably use a knit if it wasn't very stretchy. Whatever fabric you choose I would suggest something with a good drape to it. A stiffer fabric will stand away from the body and cause the sleeves to stick out too. If I were to make another romper I might try a soft chambray or perhaps a limp cotton quilting fabric. Someone very thin might even get away with a very lightweight denim or twill.

 

Closing Hints:

   Other than the glaring issue with a missing opening for this pattern it really is well drafted. It would probably be easier to put on if there was a side zipper that extended below the waist but it is not absolutely essential. That would be just one more step to add to this otherwise easy, breezy pattern. All in all this pattern seems just about perfect to me and I should get lots of wear out of my new romper.

 

I hope your Summer is shaping up to be an enjoyable one.

Happy sewing everyone,

 

Ann in Calif.