Thank you SO much for your incredible response to the Marigold sewing pattern! Lexy is packing your orders at lightning speed. We're so glad you love the jumpsuit and trousers pattern as much as we do :)
One of the most enjoyable parts of making your own clothes is choosing a fabric that makes your heart melt. Which is exactly what we're going to talk about today!
First, some Pinspiration. I've been having fun starting the Marigold Pinterest board. We look forward to showing off your handmade creations on that board soon, but in the meantime I've added some jumpsuit and peg trouser pics made in different fabrics help inspire your creations.
When making your own Marigold jumpsuit or trousers, look for light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics, such as viscose (or rayon), silk or poly crepe de chine or very drapey lightweight chambray. I wouldn't make it in fabrics such as crisp woven cottons or heavy denim, for example. Drape is key - you want the fabric to hang fluidly, not stand stiffly.
You could also sew the trousers in a lightweight jersey with very little stretch. I say lightweight because I tried them in a heavier sweatshirt fabric and they looked awful!! Lightweight would be much better with the elasticated waistband and the pocket layers. And very little stretch because if it's stretchy, gravity could pull down the fabric to create gaping pockets and a saggy bottom (noooo!).
We made the model's jumpsuit in Platinum Luxury Crepe from Plush Addict. The trousers were made in a viscose rayon from Sew Over It (now sold out, sorry) - viscose is such a lovely fabric, as it feels a bit like a soft cotton but has a beautiful fluidity to it.
Here are a few things we've found around the internet that we think would be lurrrrvely as a Marigold jumpsuit or trousers (I had to hide my wallet while compiling this post!). Please bear in mind that we haven't personally handled all these fabrics ourselves, just think they sound suitable from the descriptions - so if you want to be on the safe side, best order a swatch before getting a huge long piece...
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If you're making the trousers and your measurements fall into size 1 - 4 on our sizing chart (approx UK 6 - 12), you'll need:
- 1.5m (1 5/8 yards) if the fabric is 150cm (60in) wide
- 1.8m (2 yards) if the fabric is 115cm (45in) wide
- 2.2m (2 3/8 yards) if the fabric is 115cm (45in) wide and has a directional print
- 1.7m (1 7/8 yards) if the fabric is 150cm (60in) wide
- 1.9m (2 1/8 yards) if the fabric is 150cm (60in) wide and has a directional print
- 2.5m (2¾ yards) if the fabric is 115cm (45in) wide
- 1.9m (2 1/8 yards) if the fabric is 150cm (60in) wide
- 2.3m (2½ yards) if the fabric is 115cm (45in) wide
- 2.1m (2 3/8 yards) x 150cm (60in) wide
- 3.2m (3½ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
Little tip - I keep a 'Fabric shopping' note on my phone where I'll write, for example, "Marigold - 1.9/2.3". If I happen to find myself in a fabric shop (ahem), I can quickly see that I need 1.9m if the fabric is on a narrow bolt, 2.3m if it's wider.
You'll also need:
- Marigold sewing pattern!
- Matching thread
- Iron-on interfacing – similar weight to your fabric
- Your waist measurement in 2cm (3/4in) wide elastic
- Large safety pin
- If you're making the jumpsuit (not the trousers): 17-18cm (7in) invisible zip
- Sewing machine and basic tools, including an invisible zip foot and zip foot or adjustable zip foot
What fabric are you going to use for your Marigolds? I'd love to see what fabric you pair with the pattern (I'm nosey like that) - tag us on Instagram @TillyButtons #SewingMarigold if you share a pic!
Happy fabric shopping!
