Juliet in the Classroom

Juliet Leotard and Classroom Cardigan – Petite Stitchery & Co

A bodysuit and a cute little Cardi, what a perfect combination!

I had been meaning to make a Classroom Cardi ever since its release (Kelly’s photo on the cover always has me swooning!) but for some reason or another, I never got around to it.

Well, no better time than the present right?
When I downloaded and printed the pattern I fully intended to be a copy cat and try to get the same look as Kelly’s: mini dress, long cardi and boots. So hot!

But somehow during the creative process, choosing fabric and assembling the pattern I ended up with the polar opposite of the original plan! Short Cardi, long skirt and heels. LOL

I still plan on making the other look, but I’m so happy with the turn this one took!

The Classroom Cardigan comes with the following options:

• Crop, Top and Duster lengths;
• Short, Half, 3/4 and Long sleeves;
• Optional Duster side vents.

My options were Crop with Short sleeves.
I used a very stretchy woven (Bengaline) and love the structure it gave the cardi. I only added buttons to the waistband, but that’s totally optional and personal preference. You can button all the way up or leave out the buttons altogether.

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To pair with the short cardi, what better options than a bodysuit?
I love not having to worry about what’s showing when I sit down (long torso, big bum… it’s a constant issue lol) and when paired with a more fitted bottom there’s no bunching up or having to constantly have to tuck the shirt in.

I love the Juliet from Petite Stitchery.
I’ve made so many of them already, it’s like an old friend by now. 😉 It’s an easy sew, it has great fitting instructions and a ton of options.

• Petite, Regular & Tall – This is such a great help to get a perfect fit!
• Full Coverage & Cheeky Bum Cutlines
• Crew & Low Scoop Front Necklines
• High and Low Scoop Back Necklines
• 5 Different sleeve lengths & a Flutter option
• Elastic or Leg Bands
• Snap Crotch
• Bonus Mini & Midi Circle Skirt Pattern

I made a reversible sleeveless with a low scoop front and high back.

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The idea was to make a simple black one, no lining. Just to wear it underneath layers… but why simplify when you can have 2 in 1, amirite?

The bodysuit has snaps on the bottom, so no need to get nekkid in the bathroom 😛

I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer….!

Oh, I forgot to mention that Juliet also comes with a sway back option, love love love that!

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Such a versatile piece. This reversible Juliet can take me from the office to the beach and I love it! <3

CLASSROOM CARDIGAN
JULIET LEOTARD

xxx
Livia

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