Ha, I bet you haven’t heard the words ‘deadly’ and ‘romper’ in the same sentence lately. 😉
I don’t make a habit of naming my clothes, but this one was born with a name: Poison Betty. Poison because the fabric has images of irresistible little potion/poison bottles on it, and Betty because the romper has a bit of a retro-play-suit flavour to it. (Other retro names I like that come up a lot in my family’s history are Cordelia and Minerva, but Poison Cordelia and Poison Minnie just didn’t seem to have the same ring.)
The fabric is quilting cotton called Apothecary in Evening Shade from FreeSpirit Fabrics. Love these potion jars, especially the ones with skull & crossbones on them. I got about 1.7 yards from the end of the bolt more than a year ago and hesitated to use it because, well, I think it’s more suited to clothing for an adolescent girl. But when I received the New Look 6446 pattern, I just figured it would be fun to sew a romper with this fabric. I mean, a romper is also more suited to an adolescent girl, no? So what the hell! I actually like sewing things I may never wear if it’s something fun or weird or just inspiring. Someone will find it in an second-hand shop one day and be delighted, I’m sure.
I’m assuming this fabric is no longer available anywhere as I just found it for sale on Etsy for over $100 per yard! I’m sure I didn’t pay much more than $10 per yard. The Etsy listing claims it’s “RARE”– so supply and demand, I guess! Anyway, now I can pretend I’m wearing a high end designer piece made from really expensive fabric. 😉
I sewed this obi-wrap-style belt to go with it from the same black broadcloth I used to line the bodice. I loosely used Mimi G’s free obi belt pattern/tutorial, but did it two-sided and encased the seams on the inside. In the photo I’ve tucked the curved top edge of the belt in so that it’s narrower, which looked better with this particular garment. Have a look at Mimi’s red pleather version which she’s wearing with a gorgeous white and black striped sheath dress. I’m very tempted to copy her look to a tee, as it just looks stunning!
The pattern includes variations for a dress with two lengths as well as a jumpsuit with legs that end mid-calf. I think I might try the jumpsuit (view C) at some point.
I got the placement of that right strap a little off in the back…ah well. Hello bra strap. And I made no attempt at pattern matching at the seams as I only just barely had enough fabric to eke this romper out of.
Overall I had fun sewing this…the pattern is straightforward and the garment is super-cute. If I do wear it, I’ll be sure to use the bathroom before I leave the house because getting off this belt and one-piece suit is definitely a big production…could be deadly, in fact. 😉
I’ve added this romper to Allie J’s Social Sew for June. The theme this month is Sun Dressing. Go add your sunny makes, too!
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Frivolous At Last 
It’s super cute! Wear it! And you have the perfect shoes and hat…fun fun fun.
Till the next time
Joyce
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Thanks, Joyce!
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Looks fab. I like this pattern – really nicely cut and you’ve done a great job making it up!
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Thanks, Naomi!
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Hm, I have this quilting cotton lying around… But I do not have a matching coloured hat… Ackh! No use making a romper then! ;-P
Love yours, though. You should definitely wear it. And tell me when you give it to which thrift-store and if you are donating the hat too?
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Thanks, Dalia. So you could either make a fun romper with it or sell it for TEN MILLION dollars on Etsy because it’s RARE. lol
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Well, you may have just convinced me to make a romper. Super cute, and the poisoned potion bottles are perfect for a fun summer piece.
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Thanks! I’ll keep my eye out for a new romper on your blog sometime soon…
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Omg.. the caption Though… love it.. This romper looks fabulous.. You killed it!!! Poison Betty and all.. hahah love.. And you are right.. designer alrighty:) I swear you get the best deals.. Call me up next time you are going deal shopping 🙂
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It was a fluke, Uta! I don’t think the Work Room (where I bought it) seems to have many sales…I just got lucky. But let’s do some fabric shopping together sometime, shall we? Maybe put a call out to other sewists around Toronto to get together for a coffee and a fabric safari?
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Ooh I hear you.. those one off.. We should do that for sure.. I am down..;) A Stash Catch….lol
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VERY cute outfit! And I have to ask, where did you buy those shoes?? Love at first sight 🙂
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Thanks, Nilla! It was a bit of luck that I happened to have shoes in the same colour as that fabric. They’re Fluevogs. I think the name of the style is Sally. Not sure they’re still available as I bought them a few years back.
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Super cute and inspiring. I just cut mine out and am starting the sewing tonight!
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Great! Enjoy! Be sure to come back and let me know where I can see a picture of the finished product. 🙂
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This is so cute! I love it…although I was wondering how you were supposed to use the bathroom, too, with the zipper in the back. 😀 I don’t think it looks adolescent. You did an amazing job! Awesome prints (and names of clothing) for the win!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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