What shall I make?

Today I need some help from you deciding what to make for my April Minerva Blogger Network project. 

I ordered 2.5 metres of this gorgeous (and it really IS gorgeous) Indigo blue chambray and thought it would be perfect for a Spring/Summer garment.




My original plan was the Style Arc Carly jumpsuit. 





I haven't muslined it yet, but I'm having second thoughts.  I'm worried that in chambray it will look too child-like and the fabric won't be drapey enough.  I think the pattern might look better in something more elegant like a crepe de chine or viscose. 

So, I have a couple of other options.  One very simple and the other less so. 

The simple one is the Salme Patterns Raglan Sleeve Shirt Dress. 




I love shirt dresses on other people, but I hate collars on myself.  This one doesn't have a collar!  But is it too boring for such a plain fabric?

My other option at the moment is Vogue 1175. 




This is an out of print Donna Karan pattern, which I only discovered recently and managed to get a copy on eBay for next to nothing.  As you can see, its far from simple, but it's got some good reviews.  Quite a few people seem to have made it and not "bubbled" the hem, which I like. 

So, what do you think?  Would you make any of these patterns from this fabric, or would you suggest something else completely?
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11 comments

  1. Sew little time12 March 2015 at 11:07

    i like the shirtdress option! lovely fabric!

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  2. CakeCardCloth12 March 2015 at 12:45

    I like the shirt dress too however the Vogue pattern would be a lovely option for summer.

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  3. Gail12 March 2015 at 13:24

    Shirt dress!! I think it's a classic style that you'll be able to wear for years, and will be easy to change the look of with accessories.

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  4. Anonymous12 March 2015 at 19:14

    I like the vogue but I think the shirt dress is more flexible and will probably get more wears.

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  5. Val12 March 2015 at 19:34

    I really like that shirt dress (bookmarking that pattern for myself!). The Vogue one is super cute, but it might look pretty child-like as well.

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  6. Amy Beeton12 March 2015 at 19:48

    I vote for the same shirt dress. It would look great in the chambray x

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  7. Anonymous12 March 2015 at 19:48

    Gorgeous fabric, I'll be hopping over there next! I love the Vogue but would it look better in something thinner, like silk? The shirtdress is lovely, such a great shape.

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  8. liza jane13 March 2015 at 02:06

    I've always loved that vogue pattern! That's my vote :)

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  9. Julie13 March 2015 at 02:29

    That IS a stunning chambray, I vote shirt dress! it would be the perfect fabric for that kind of cut, the lines are simple and grown up enough that the fabric will be the star attraction, and you'll be able to dress it up or dress it down.

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  10. velosews13 March 2015 at 23:17

    I think the shirtdress you've chosen will look great with this fabric. If you have enough left, you could make a blouse length version for work/weekends.

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  11. BeaJay15 March 2015 at 00:35

    Yes I think that the fabric doesn't have the drape for the jumpsuit. It is gorgeous fabric that I think would look fabulous in the shirtdress with maybe some topstitching. Really looking forward to seeing it made.

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