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Shorts Romper

Make this look: Burdastyle shorts romper 05/2016 #118A

In the past I have stayed away from rompers. I have tried to make them a few times, and as much as I love them – I found that I just wasn’t wearing them as often as I would have liked. And to be honest, when something takes a bit of time to sew – I want to get the most bang for my buck. I want to wear the crap outta that stinking romper!! Lol

That’s when it dawned on me, I was doing it all wrong. I kept making sophisticated rompers, outfits to wear when I wanted to dress up. And apparently, rompers for me aren’t meant for fancy affairs. They should be lazy day, comfy clothes. Things that I throw on when I feel like just lounging around the house. So I was going to try my hand, one last time (so I say now), at a comfy looking knit romper. Something that hopefully I will wear all Summer long, and love forever and ever.

I think I finally found my romper calling.


Romper 05/2016 #118A

Make this look: Burdastyle shorts romper 05/2016 #118A

Make this look: Burdastyle shorts romper 05/2016 #118A

Make this look: Burdastyle shorts romper 05/2016 #118A

Make this look: Burdastyle shorts romper 05/2016 #118A


 

MAKE THIS LOOK:

  • Pattern – Romper 05/2016 #118A
  • Fabric – Telio Stretch Bamboo Rayon Jersey Knit Mariner Stripe Midnight Blue

 

TIME NEEDED:

  • 4 – 6 hours

 

SKILL LEVEL:

  • ‘Intermediate’

 

THOUGHTS:

I would say BurdaStyle got it right this time on the skill level required for this pattern! You definitely need to know your way around a sewing pattern, understand the basic concepts of sewing pattern pieces together, as well as be familiar with sewing knits. There were many times I found myself piecing the pattern together, outside of BurdaStyle’s limited instructions. In fact, having read the instructions about a million times in order to try to understand how to piece certain items together, I actually believe they left certain steps out of the process.  But it was nothing that I wasn’t able to figure out on my own.

The fit is fantastic, exactly what I have come to expect from BurdaStyle patterns based on what the original pattern photo depicts. The pattern relies heavily on knit stay tape, which was a first for me. Usually patterns give a bias tape to finish necklines and armholes, but this pattern requires knit stay tape. I really love how lightweight the neckline and armholes are BECAUSE of the stay tape. Way less bulky then if we had used a bias tape binding. I am definitely remembering this process for future knit necklines. Super simple, and great results…albeit some might argue less professional. But I love it.

My least favorite part of the sewing process was, by far, the waistband facing. But let me be clear, that is not BurdaStyle’s issue, but rather my own. I have always hated sewing in waistband casings. I am always totally stressed out that I am going to really mess up the pattern during this process. I shortened the length of the shorts by about an inch – mainly because of the striped pattern on the textile. It looked like the romper was wearing ME, instead of me wearing the romper. I felt that shortening the length eliminated that problem.

Altogether, I really love this pattern and will DEFINITELY sew it again. The back straps are a cute and fun twist, that really give the basic tank romper some personality. In the photo the strap is accidentally twisted, but it does lay flat. I believe that this is one romper I will actually wear, like…A LOT.


BurdaStyle’s version:

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My version:

Make this look: Burdastyle shorts romper 05/2016 #118A

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy sewing!

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  1. Pam @Threading My Way says

    June 24, 2016 at 7:27 am

    What is it about navy and white stripes that makes it look so Summery? I can see why you’ll be making this romper again. Looks cool and comfy.

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  2. Meg says

    June 24, 2016 at 7:48 am

    So cute! I love the back detail. Perfect summer lounging wear…

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  3. Jenya says

    June 24, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Oh this is definitely something I can imagine wearing all day long! This romper looks so comfy! Perfect for summer 🙂

    Reply
  4. Masha says

    June 24, 2016 at 9:33 am

    This is completely adorable! Great pairing of fabric and pattern.

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  5. annie says

    June 24, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I love the back detail. Super job!

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  6. Jeska says

    June 24, 2016 at 10:31 am

    The back detail on this one is gorgeous and looks great on you! The key to rompers is thinking of them as pajamas you can wear outside of the house. I’ve stopped with the woven jumpsuits because it’s too much of a hassle to get them on and off – it still has to be easy to get to the bathroom!

    Reply
  7. Shelly Morgan says

    June 24, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Unbelievably cute! The stripes are perfect and the fabric looks super soft. Have yourself a romper-good time! Haha. Okay not that funny. LOL.

    Reply
  8. Sara says

    June 24, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Oh! BurdaStyle patterns…you’ve gotta know what you are getting in to with those. After a couple of patterns trying to follow the directions, I usually end up just winging it on the construction. The romper looks super comfortable though. I love the knotted back. I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable in the romper, but a tank with that back would be really cute!

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  9. Bonnie says

    June 24, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    AAAGH!! I love this so much! Rompers are so freaking adorable and definitely the best loungewear. I wanna try this.

    Reply
  10. mokosha says

    June 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

    oh it loos spectacular! wanted to sew this romper for myself, seeing your version it jumped on top of my sewing queue

    Reply
  11. Ali says

    June 24, 2017 at 12:20 am

    You did such a great job on this! I’m trying to tackle this pattern right now. Did you draft your own strap pieces? I’m trying to figure out what piece A is and how I should include it.

    Reply

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