Monday, February 3, 2014

Simplicity 6208: a jumpsuit for Barbie

Obviously, the next step in my adventures in Barbie couture was to branch into vintage.
So I hit up Etsy and picked up a couple of super cute vintage Barbie patterns. This one is Simplicity 6208, printed in 1965. I asked Myra which outfit she wanted to me to make, and she immediately picked this mod jumpsuit.
The design is extremely simple, with only 2 pattern pieces. There is a single bust dart, which you can see is a bit low for our perky girl. The back closes with velcro, although the pattern calls for snaps.
I used a tip from Sharon's blog and finished the neckline and armholes with seam binding. It is a much cleaner finish than the clipped and turned hem that the pattern calls for. It was a bit easier too.
The fabric is a rayon shirting left over from this dress. The scale of the dots is fun on Barbie. Much more graphic that it was on a human sized dress. The dots are actually a dark navy, so this totally counts for #sewbluefebruary! Woo-hoo!
The look is completed with a ribbon tie belt. I left the ends long so that the weight would give the ribbon some drape. This pattern was a fun one. I'll definitely use it again - once I raise that bust dart.

10 comments:

Sew Little Time said...

how are the bust darts too low? is that a modern barbie vs a vintage pattern? have her boobs got perkier?

Rachelle Green said...

It's beautiful and trendy. Love that you left the ribbon belt tie long.

Katie Deshazer said...

She still looks totally hawt, that snitch... ;)

Katie Deshazer said...

Thanks!!

Katie Deshazer said...

Isn't that strange?? I couldn't figure it out either. I used a Barbie with the vintage body style, so it should fit her. I actually haven't tried it on a modern Barbie. I wonder...

kristin at sunnysewing said...

Barbie is beautiful in that dress. I love vintage patterns. Thanks for pointing out the tip on the seam binding - I'll have to pick some up. :D

Laura said...

This Barbie obviously never had babies!

Sandra said...

OMG another stunning outfit for Barbie!

Heather Bee said...

LOL, even Barbie needs bust adjustments. I love that Myra chose the pants suit cause it's way cool.

Jessamy Rose said...

Very nice. I like the shoe selection as well.