Free People Romper Inspired Thrift Flip!

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

I ❤️ that you teach more than sewing. You also teach transparency & tenacity! And I truly thank you for it.🙏

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@ANonymous-bq7wg]

Very nice! It’s casual enough for lounging yet smart enough to walk out of the house. Lime green really suits you and your skin tone. I agree that a longer zipper would have worked better

[@Zine2me]

Man, I have the perfect zipper for that! A big chunky twelve incher with an oversized zipper pull from the early 80s in white. I won't be trying this as I'd be an absolute side show in it, but I really enjoyed re-living many similar sewing experiences while watching. Brightened my day.

[@sewtritionistrdn1956]

There are no mistakes: just opportunities to learn something new and enhance your creativity. You rock g'url👍🏾

[@LRB04]

Hey there lady. I absolutely love the reality of your videos. Thank you.🙂

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

Love 💕 this idea Queen 👑. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharonbruder9931]

You amaze me with your skills and ability to improvise !

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@dianadivadiamond]

I.just love how it turned out. I agree with you about the zipper length. But I'd make mind a little longer for certain reasons. Love the colour too. 😍😍😍😍

[@heidiswatek1348]

LOVE ❤️ 💕 LOVE 💗 LOVE ❤️ What you are doing with this channel! Even your mistakes keep it real and are part of the creative process 😘

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@dragonmaster5983]

Hi Angelina! Great video! As for the rippled pocket, I sew a lot with silky fabric and find that hand basting is my best friend. If you hand baste the pocket, the stability in the basting thread should prevent the pocket seam from stretching. Be sure when basting to keep the tension in the stitches and not let them be too loose since knit fabric can stretch so easily.. Also, if you have to struggle to get into the jumper definitely change out the zipper for a longer one. You will be happier with the jumper in the end. Best of luck with your future projects.

[@dpr4820]

You can also try using a knit stay tape. It has a slight stretch to it but it keeps things a little bit sturdier so that should solve the rippling problem.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Agreed!

[@jcristi321]

Jan here, I would put in a snap crotch. Everyone hates undressing to go to the bathroom. Dritz makes a snap tape you can use. It’s snaps applied to twill tape. It comes in black, white, and beige. Easy peasy. So cut the crotch from side to side, not in the middle, but toward the front so you can reach it easier. If you’ve planned ahead you’ll add an inch for seam allowances. But to retro fit the one you just made you may need to add an extra strip of fabric to keep your wiggle room. But since it’s knit you might need to apply a strip of stabilizing interfacing to hold the shape. It’s a weave vs. knit issue. Let me know if you try it. A snap crotch totally changes the wearability of a garment! Fun makeover! Jan in Oklahoma

[@ArabianShalifa]

That is what I was thinking too when I saw it.

[@lestranged]

I was thinking that too. Baby onesies have a snap crotch for easy diaper changes and I wish adult onesies copied that. Men have it easier, all they need is a fly in their onesie!

[@sewthernbelle]

I was thinking this too because I bought a romper from Walmart on clearance to wear around the house but every time I had to go to the bathroom I had to take the whole thing off. it was annoying. I was going to do this anyway but the extra fabric and stabilizer is a good tip.

[@joleenphillips2415]

Yeeeess!!

[@zheahra]

Hey Angelina! Love your game on Free Peole romper. Yes! I can't wait to see this ruffled blouse. I see the vision. Gone, girl!

[@BlueprintDIY]

I can’t wait to do it now because I think I found even better starting off pieces. 🤞🏾

[@unezsimpkins2899]

Awesome work Ms.Angelina!!! It was 🔥fire.looking 👍good

[@jackieking7908]

Angie you’re a genius I loved it it’s beautiful

[@mayramendoza2635]

Adorable!!!!! It's super cute and it looks so comfy too!! Thank you!!! ❤️ God bless!!!

[@kenyascott1646]

I agree "IF" I could sew 🙃🙂 I would like a longer zipper. The exposed shoulder or an alternate color tank would be sassy. Thanks for sharing it was green my favorite color so caught my eye! You're still one of the FLYEST CREATIVE DESIGNERS OUT! 😁 💚

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Ok love the color and the concept.

[@diedre20020]

I love your content. Would love to see you do an upcycle of a woobie blanket into a hoodie.

[@slingtime9179]

Your content is so valuable for so many reasons Angelina! Thank you for sharing ALL this goodness!!! Have you ever done and UPCYLE PROJECT W TUXEDO SHIRTS or shirts with detailing like that? Goodwill was selling a bunch of them and I thought what great detail to work with! If you ever do... Im here for it!!!

[@NaeNaeW]

😃😍Superrrrrr cute!!!! Love this idea! ❤❤❤ Thanks for showing your mess up, makes me feel normal and okay to make mistakes. May you have a blessed weekend with your family 😃❤👑

[@BlueprintDIY]

I’m always so embarrassed before posting videos like this, but y’all always make me feel better. 🥰

[@rashedahmonk1755]

I just absolutely love all your videos, your sooo create! Thanks for share.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@maremare1655]

Luv your amazing ideas for tee shirts and ribbed knits, my favorites, will definitely be taking advantage of your tutorials. Ty so much. 🙆😎♥️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@gedoeniko]

Hi Angelina, Wow! I love what you did out from that extra large sweater. For the pocket I would have used water soluble stabilizer. Over and under the fabric. Gives you the stability, it will not stretch while you are sewing, and melts away with water (sprayed or washed). There are few types: One is like a film, that one you just tear it away, no water is needed :) Try it! I am using it on the serger too, if the fabric is too delicate.

[@BlueprintDIY]

That’s a great tip! Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

[@gedoeniko]

@@BlueprintDIY you showed me so many helpful things, I am glad, I could give you a tip too! I ❤️ your videos!

[@elleh.3235]

Yeeeeeszzzzz!!!! Looks Great!!!! Happy. SATURDAY Girl ❤❤❤

[@missygrando1965]

It does look comfy. I forgot about how we have to install ourselves in rompers.

[@mdavisscadedu]

Wow. Wonderful and so helpful. I probably won't make a romper AND I learned a lot between this video and last week's video about working with t-shirt material. Thanks so much, Angelina, for another great 12 minutes of teaching.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks! I’m so glad!

[@shimmerofadiamond]

I'll be using this zipper technique for new dresses all be making thanks!

[@cindysithole3297]

Omg I'm in love its so beautiful

[@PeerCoxFashionRec]

Probably wouldn't make a romper myself but LOVE this color and vibe

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks Peer!

[@kimsaidit5732]

I love Free People and this upcycle ❤

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@helenakhudyna2360]

Lol, I came up with the same idea to use the roller after ripping not so long ago too! It's not like super effective, but it does help!

[@georgiannachalkus9774]

You could always use iron on interfacing to stabilize the pockets before sewing them on.

[@shannonw5999]

Gorgeous lipstick

[@sheliablake7771]

O yes great for the summer

[@joleenphillips2415]

To keep that fabric from stretching like that, iron in a bit of iron in interfacing on the inside before sewing. It keeps the feed dogs from stretching the fabric.

[@maremare1655]

Amazing green romper video - So thought the same time - how you going to get in, and thought a snapped crotch, but the zipper was spot on. It looks great on you.

[@leslieharold2708]

Hi, Angelina! I watch your channel every weekend! I sooo enjoy it! I would love to see you upcycle a pair of jeans found on the Shein site. They are a pair of ruffled, cut out jeans. They are so CUTE! I have no clue how to share it here or I would. Looking forward to you making it a future project! Blessings!!! 🦋

[@BlueprintDIY]

Can you DM me a picture of them on Instagram?

[@leslieharold2708]

@@BlueprintDIY I will try! Thank you for replying!!! 🥰💯

[@BecomingMore]

I am going to try this one.

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

Yep. I was screaming about getting it on and off. Also, sometimes a good steam press (press not iron-no gliding) will reduce the wavy stitches.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lindagodfrey2329]

Use can put snaps at the bottom, and you can put it on like a shirt and snap the bottom.

[@liveloverisa]

I love it , def gonna try it

[@lolawhite4134]

It’s cute I like it!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@LaineyBug2020]

You could take the zipper out and do grommets and cordage...that would match a lot of your wardrobe!

[@BlueprintDIY]

It would. Thanks!

[@barbararichartz-schuckart2414]

For neat seams on stretchy material: did you try a walking foot? To me this works like a dream. Wouldn’t want to change back.

[@BlueprintDIY]

That’s a great tip!

[@brendaholmes72]

I was wondering..lol... if you were going to put a snap bottom like on a baby's onesie. I like the zipper at the neck

[@chezcomp9230]

You are amazing 🤩! Try paper under the fabric, it works with light weight fabric???

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@lisahannah3175]

I really didn't like the inspiration piece but watched just for the sewing skills, but I thought it looked cute on you at the end lol. Not me, but I can get it now.

[@sharonrush731]

I love it

[@ColleenWharton]

Try reducing the pressure on your foot and maybe even use a Teflon foot as well to reduce the amount of rippling.

[@goodviews3597]

So cute 🥰

[@pinkoctopus801]

did you already do a tutorial for a super crop sweater? i want to make a few but i cant think of a unique twist to change them up a bit. love your videos!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, it’s in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5e9pHx9j76Liqs

[@pinkoctopus801]

@@BlueprintDIY thank youuuu 😚

[@cherylallen9640]

Love it

[@deniseoates7147]

This is so cooI, because how many of us have had on a long shirt and grab the crotch area to see what it would look like as a romper. Back in the early 80s I had a romper like the second taupe one at 0:38 (probably got it from some teen shop at the mall), I wore it around the house, sat outside, and slept in it, and it was stretch enough for my baby bump. I do still have it but it packed away because of my move and it not something I will reach for with the current weight gain. I thought you were going to use snaps at the crotch but not sure how much space that little zipper is going to give you to get it on (wait and see). You might just have to cut the neckline to widen it up. I do like the finished project the color is a bold yes and it really looks cute on you. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Cute!

[@monachinn1576]

That is too cute

[@resamiller66]

THE IRON! THE IRON! WHERE CAN I GET ONE LIKE IT?

[@BlueprintDIY]

The brand is Steamfast and I got it on Amazon.

[@shakeriat100]

Hello i love this!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@martineg3547]

Super cute! You can sew snaps at the crotch, it would make it easier to put on.

[@deeyalafleur-moore7982]

Do you plan to go back & switch out the zipper? Either way, this came out so cute & comfy looking!!! 💚💚💚 *I was thinking... would it be possible to just add a button placket from another shirt? I know it would probably be a different fabric, but still could end up cute.🤔 🤗

[@BlueprintDIY]

Oh yeah, that’s a good idea 👍🏾

[@1UniquelyMEx3]

It was cute but when didn't you do a lace up closure??...you love grommets!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

I can’t believe I didn’t think of that! 🤦🏾‍♀️😖

[@mysettingsmysettings2997]

Double sided tape to prevent waves

[@didiisme9916]

I was sitting thinking now Angelina know she needs a longer zipper 🤷🤷 but still cute

[@BlueprintDIY]

🤣🤣🤣 Where were you when I was doing it? You know I forget myself sometimes.

[@kaybouie1972]

I wasn't screaming it, but I did say to myself: "at some point she gonna remember she got back?"😆 (don't worry I forget too😅)

[@BlueprintDIY]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sternenregen5489]

It's funny, the differences between US and Europe. Nobody, realy nobody woulgd go with rumper out of the house. Ther rules for clothes are more strikt here. 🙃❤

[@sonyabarbee4446]

Would snaps in the crotch have worked?

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes 👍🏾

[@victoriam9337]

Zippers on both arms, running from neck

[@lestranged]

Great idea! The neckline can be adjusted to as narrow or wide as you desire, and can open up nice and big to get the thing on and off. Even on one arm it could do the trick.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Now that’s an interesting idea!

[@oishiikayo7635]

"to make them just as unique as us", okay I needed the subtitles cause I thought it was "to make them just as you niggas asked us"...

[@mfe3049]

should have put the zipper in the back

[@naimebozdas9954]

👏👏👏👍❤️❤️❤️🙂🙂🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@vernitajones884]

75 I would have sold my zipper all the way down to my navel then I would have enough room to get in and out of it I still could have had it off the shoulder in other words I could have took off the shoulder then I can zip it all the way up as if I'll be down put a candy underneath of it look canvasol underneath of it do something stripe it or do something that it didn't matter it would have had a new effect also on the leg I could have added like some bones or I can add some string or also I could have added like you have used in the past the string where you tie it going all the way down I can use that also it's a lot of things you could have did with that that jumper also you can cut a hole in it and just made a fall you know like they made a hold Us in all you could have did that the zipper is much too short I couldn't use that zipper because I'm tall and 5'9 so I would need to have it all the way down so I can you not really getting out of it but it's a cute idea thanks a lot for sharing it this is v Jones 75 😊♥️♥️♥️

[@Chiefleif91]

Buying clothes that are XL or bigger from thrift stores is a huge problem as it’s hard enough for bigger people to find clothes. Not a cool decision on your part.

[@BlueprintDIY]

At all the thrift stores that I go to there are actually an over abundance of larger clothes for both men and women. And since this is the last resort before the landfill, everyone should buy what they need within reason.

[@oliviapayne-tinson2943]

Cute!