Hello and welcome back. I’m Sara, here to sew along with you, walking you through each step so that you can successfully complete your very own Amy Jumpsuit by Closet Core Patterns! The Amy Jumpsuit is one of my #makenine2021 projects and I was so happy to finally get to it. This terrific pattern combines the grace of a flowy slip dress with the comfort of a jumpsuit and it’s beautiful to make and to wear. I love how swishy these wide pants are when I walk and I might have to make one more with a more flowy fabric.
Generally, I prefer garments with buttons or elastic over those with zippers, so my initial plan was to modify it without a zipper. But after doing a quick poll, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that many of you wanted to learn how to attach an invisible zipper, so I modified my plans and here’s a tutorial for the Amy Jumpsuit with an invisible zipper!
For those who are attempting an invisible zipper for the first time, I highly recommend that you watch my “How to Sew an Invisible Zipper” tutorial video and practice with a regular zipper prior to sewing your Amy Jumpsuit.
Currently, it’s fall on the west coast, which means chilly and rainy days, so I made an Amy Jumpsuit with a wider neckline and armholes that can be worn over tops. This can also be a no-zipper modification!
Are you ready to begin? Let’s get started!
Materials
Amy Jumpsuit PDF pattern
Breeze Airo Washed Cotton Linen Blend
Invisible Zipper Presser Foot
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My #makenine2021 Sewalong Video List
FAQ Material List
The sewing machine I have:
Bernette B37 Swiss Design Computerized Sewing Machine
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LDH Scissors and thread snip
Sewing Thread
http://twooninefabric.ca/collections/sewing-thread
Tailor’s Chalk Pencil
Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
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Wash-away Wonder Tape
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Craft Clips
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Flat Head Pins
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Point Turner
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Seam Allowance
Use 5/8″ seam allowance unless otherwise stated
Cut
2 Front (Mirrored), 2 Back (Mirrored), 1 Front Facing (On Fold), 1 Back Facing (On Fold), 4 Shoulder Strap, 4 Pocket (Mirrored), Strips of Interfacing
No Zipper Option
Cut Main and Lining pieces
Make sure the new side seams of Front and Back Match
Cut Lining pieces
1. Preparation
*Interfacing will give more strength and prevent the fabric from stretching out
Interface the neckline and staystitch the armscye
*Staystitching prevents bias/curved areas from stretching out
Interface the zippered area
2. Center Seams
Pin and sew the Front pieces at front center RST (Right Side Together)
Pin and sew the Back pieces at back center RST
And serge
Press the seam towards one piece
3. Pockets
Pin and sew the Pockets on the Front and Back RST
Serge the Pocket area
Press the Pocket towards the seam
Understitch
4. Invisible Zipper
Prepare the invisible zipper
If your zipper is too long, create a new bottom stop by zigzag stitching and trimming it about 2″ longer than the zippered area
Open the zipper and press the teeth of the zipper away from the zipper tape
Match and pin Front and Back at side RST
Mark the zippered point
Match and pin Front and Back at side
Sew from where the zipper ends to the bottom hem
A few back stitches will make a secure zipper end
Open the seams of the zippered area and press
Bend the upper end of zipper close to the zipper teeth mark
Match the marks and align the zipper teeth to the folded line and pin well RST
Try to sew as close to the teeth as possible
The invisible zipper presser foot will do all the work
Match the marks and pin well on the other side
Sew as close to the teeth as possible
5. Outseams
Pin and sew the other side RST
Snip the Pocket corner to make serging easier
Serge from where the zipper ends to the bottom
Serge
6. Inseam
Pin and sew inseam RST
And serge
7. Straps
Sew the long side of the Straps RST
Trim
Turn right side out
Press and topstitch/edgestitch
8. Lining
Pin and sew Front Lining and Back Lining at one side (without zipper) RST
To attach the zipper, match the shoulder seams and pin temporarily
Unfold the zipper and match Main fabric and Lining fabric
Instead of matching the Main fabric and Lining fabric, make the Lining fabric show and pin
Sew anywhere between the main stitch and the raw edge
Make sure it is straight
Repeat for the other side
Unpin and pin the Straps and shoulder seams on Main fabric RST
Now it’s time to try it on and make some adjustments
*If you can’t wear it for No Zipper Option, you have to widen the armhole of Main fabric and Lining fabric more.
Baste the Straps
Pin Main and Lining at neckline and armscye (the Straps will be sandwiched)
The armscye on the zipper side doesn’t seem to match but that’s natural
Fold at the zipper teeth towards the Lining, make both layers flat and pin
Sew around the neckline and armscye
Trim the seam
Snip the curved edges
Carefully snip the v-neck corner as close to the stitch as possible
Turn right side out and give a nice press
Understitch the seam to the Lining
Understitch as much as you can
9. Hem
Serge the bottom hems
Fold, press and sew
Isn’t the Amy Jumpsuit gorgeous? I’m looking forward to wearing it this season and I can’t wait to see yours! Thanks for watching and reading! I’ll see you in my next video!
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