So I've added a new member to my ever growing jumpsuit collection. This time it's Rachel Comey's Vogue 1523 pattern.

This pattern is my newest love! You know how you make something and you just can't wait to put it on and you want to wear it everyday? That's how I'm feeling about this jumpsuit. It's like pajama dressing because it's even though it's slim cut, it's pretty loose fitting, while at the same time it has waist shaping. I normally don't go for this cropped length pant, but these work. I think it's because of the proportions. The billowy Bishop sleeves just balance out the look. And also with these type of pants, I can go from heels to flats and that's what makes this super wearable!

Tracee Ellis Ross wore the short sleeve version of the Rachel Comey Silt Jumpsuit on What Happens LIVE last year. She's a fan of the designer and wears pieces from her collection often. That shows you right there this is the designer for the "cool girls"!

This jumpsuit has really great lines that get a little lost in my print. So here's the technical drawing so you can see!

My fabric is this fabulous rayon crepe that drapes with perfection that I got at Fine Fabrics. I cut the size 14. I lengthened the bodice by an inch and I lengthened the hem of the pants by 3 inches.

The jumpsuit is done in French seams and it also has bias bound edges. Not exactly a quick project!

And this is a zip-front jumpsuit. That's a bonus!

Above the zipper is a deep v-front. If this is too deep for you, keep that in mind and buy a zipper longer than what is recommended and raise it.

I love these sleeves! They give the jumpsuit that 70s vibe that's so popular right now.

The sleeves have buttoned cuffs and a continuous lap. My buttons are adorable and I love the vintage look.

The cropped pants have a welt back pocket. I won't go into any details because I've been showing welts on the last couple of projects.

But here is a close up. As much as I love, love, love this print, so much gets lost in it.

I decided to omit the self belt. It's not like it would really be seen anyway. And I kind of like breaking the print up, slightly. If I get around to it, I think I'll make this one in a solid too!

After a couple of heavily involved projects, I always like to cleanse my sewing palette with something really quick and easy, like this adorable little vest.

I used Simplicity 1499 and this really cool down fabric I found at Joann's.

I cut the size 14 and this baby sewed up so quickly. The only thing that extended the construction process was the seam binding. I wrote a tutorial on how I sew bias tape with mitered corners.

I've worked with prequilted fabric like this before, but it was years ago and I still wear my Simplicity 2812 jacket.

I found this fabric pretty easy to sew using my BERNINA Walking Foot and a Microtex needle. I used my serger to finish the seams.

I love the bias tape finish.

And I am always excited about a metal exposed zipper.

I love this vest and I think I'll be making at least one more!

So I made the new Vogue 1524 - Rebecca Vallance jumpsuit. So let's talk about.

You guys know that I'm no stranger to jumpsuits. I love them and I live in them. So it was a no-brainer that I would make this one. My fabric for the bodice is a black ponte de roma from Mood Fabrics.com. The pants are made in a black Rag & Bone stretch crepe. Don't be deceived by the photos on the Vogue Pattern's site or the envelope... this jumpsuit is made out of two different fabrics. The bodice is knit and stretchy, while the pants are made in a woven and tailored. Let's talk about the bodice:

First thing first... as I finished cutting out the pattern pieces, I notice the #6 pattern piece was missing (I bought the size 14-22, so it may just be in that printing batch). I obviously thought I'd cut it out and accidentally thrown it away. I searched through my trash can. I crawled around on the floor looking under furniture. Nothing. Joann's was still open so I ran to the store for another pattern. They were sold out. I just wanted confirmation that I didn't lose the piece. This almost made me scrap the entire project. 

But instead, I bossed up and just drafted the missing piece and kept it moving.

I added an inch the length to the bodice. The bodice is self-lined -- sewn twice and stitched together. Since my ponte de roma is pretty beefy, two layers worked out perfectly since this jumpsuit is clearly not bra-friendly. 

The bodice has cup sizing. I used the size 14 with D cup. This is a great detail because you don't have to worry about any side boobage slipping out with the way it's cut on the sides.

I wanted a nice gunmetal zipper, so I purchased mine from Pacific Trimming. My 1" parachute buckle is from a dealer on Etsy (I lucked up because she's no longer selling). I waited until the jumpsuit was fully-made before I finished the back bands. My buckle is metal and somewhat heavy. So I had to pull it tighter than the suggested length.

I cut the pants in the size 14 as well.

The pants are really nice. They're high-waist and tailored. They could actually be made as a stand along piece. I didn't have to add any length to the rise, but I did add a significant amount to the hem -- 6 inches!

The pants have pleats in the front and and side slant pockets.

The side front of the pants pocket looks like this. It has a facing sewn to it.

It's sewn onto the pocket like this.

The finished front inside is nice. The pockets are sewn into the center front seam and the pants also have facings at the waist. This makes for a really good fit that you don't see in a lot of jumpsuits. It's like a tummy panel that holds everything in.

For the back pockets, I always interface my welt area, especially in a woven fabric with stretch. It makes it a lot easier to manipulate.

Inside...

Outside... And the pants have an invisible zipper at the center back.

One thing that I will go back and do is add a hook and eye above the pant zipper. It didn't suggest one, but I feel it will secure my zipper.

I'm pretty pleased with how this turned out and I really want to use this bodice again, probably in a dress.

I wore this out last night and topped it off with my new Vogue 1517 jacket that I'm going to review in a separate post.

My venue last night was SCENE Gallery to cover the JA Collections of Jordan Alexander for B-Metro Magazine.  

My blogging partner for the evening was Alexis Barton of Same Chic Different Day.

Other jewelry on display was from Ilana Sarna, Sara Weinstock, Victor Veylan, Santi Rom, Buddha Mama, Nan Fusco, Sorrelina, Jordan Alexander, Andrew Harper, Adorina, and Octium.

There were wonderful cosmetic products from Botaniko.

And live jazz from Eric Essix made for a great party!