ORCHID X PARASOL PATTERN RELEASE

Both patterns are on sale during release week, now through Wednesday, October 10th. You can purchase the designs separately, but we are offering a larger discount when you buy the patterns as a bundle. This bundle will only be available through October 31st with even less of a discount after release week.

THE PARASOL TROUSERS & JUMPSUIT

The Parasol Jumpsuit is a double wrap tank bodice with high waisted trousers and comes in three different lengths: [1] full length [2] cropped length, and [3] shorts. The pattern comes with flattering slanted pockets and no side seams, an elasticized waistline or wide belt option. There is also a separate high waisted trouser pattern which has a concealed waistband.

THE ORCHID MIDI DRESS BY CHALK & NOTCH

The Orchid Midi Dress is a wrap bodice with a midi length skirt. View A has ruffle sleeves. View B has long sleeves with a gathered cap and wrist.

FITTING

We strongly advise that you muslin the jumpsuit (and I would argue any pattern, not just the jumpsuit) to ensure you get the proper fit before cutting into your treasured fabric. A jumpsuit covers the length of your body, and everyone carries their length differently. Some carry it mostly in their torso and others in their extremities. Custom adjustments are covered in both patterns, and we will post more about fitting on our blogs, so don’t worry, you will have help if needed. Another thing that you should know about the Orchid x Parasol jumpsuit has no closures and it does require a bit of a shimmy, both in and out. Just a heads up from a friend. Show us your #jumpsuitshimmy on Instagram!

FABRIC

The Orchid and Parasol Jumpsuit patterns look great when sewn with a light to medium weight woven fabric with nice drape. If you use rayon challis, rayon crepe or rayon voile, you’ll have a really drapey dress or jumpsuit. If you use cotton lawn, cotton voile, cotton shirting, linen or double gauze, you will have a little more structure. The Parasol Trousers can also be made with more structured fabric like cotton twill and denim. We will have a post soon with fabric recommendations from some of our favorite indie fabric shops, so stay tuned for that!

Here are a few examples of the combinations you can create with the Orchid x Parasol patterns. You can also search the Instagram hashtag: #orchidxparasol

Leslie of Threadbear Garments

Mia of Sew North

Nicole of Merritts Makes

Suz of Sew Pony  

With so many options, we are really excited to see what you come up with. If you share your makes, make sure to tag @chalkandnotch & @ensemblepatterns and use the hashtags #orchidxparasol#chalkandnotchpatterns #sewensemble so we can see your creations.

Happy Sewing!

Celina & Gabriela