How to sew a Vladimir jumpsuit?

Introducing Vladimir, the ideal project for transitioning from the last days of summer to the first days of autumn, preparing for back-to-school with a new uniform and putting into practice all the sewing knowledge you've accumulated over the last few months! Comfortable, practical with its two breast pockets and two Italian pockets, elegant with its rider collar, it borrows its cuffs from classic shirts. It's a bit of a time-consuming project, requiring two days of sewing for the fastest, but you'll be proud when you're done!

As Vladimir is a complicated piece, we advise you to go step by step: allow a day for cutting the fabric, a day for assembling the top, another for the bottom, and take your time with the finishing touches. Don't rush, take it slow, and you'll end up with a real gem. If you're making it for the 1st time, make life easier for yourself by choosing a supple but slightly thick fabric (double crepe is a bit of a must), preferably plain or with a very small pattern, to avoid the hassle of joining.

Technical skills aside, to make Vladimir, you'll need :

-3.40m of fabric in 1.40m width,
-11 buttons 20mm in diameter,
-1 zip 18cm long,
-50cm of 5cm wide elastic,
-1m fusible webbing.

And we recommend you watch the video here for even more convenience!

Happy sewing!