Best of 2023: Thelma Boilersuit
A traditional workwear boilersuit with a gentler feminine fit. Thelma is a wardrobe masterpiece, loose enough to fit all shapes and can be interpreted in many different types of cloths, so make it your own. Thelma will take time to put together, but make it well and wear it absolutely everywhere.
In this box, you will receive the pattern, fabric of your choice, and all the notions to match your fabric
Pattern: Thelma Boilersuit from Merchant & Mills
Sizing: US Sizes 2-14, 14-24
Skill Level: Intermediate
What you should know (or desire to learn): Basic pants fitting, setting sleeves, inserting a collar, buttons and buttonholes, sewing a yoke, sewing patch pockets, creating a placket
Fabric:
- Old Rose Cotton Twill - People often think of twill as a sturdy weave, like denim, but with the right fiber, it can be light and soft. This cotton twill is medium weight but is supple and thin, making it an amazing choice for this boilersuit. Plus, the rose color feels lived in and soft, just the right balance of color and fade. If you're looking for a twill that will look as amazing as it feels, this is definitely the fabric for you!
Also in this box: Matching thread, fusible interfacing, pocketing, coordinating buttons, and a sewing machine needle