https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/liquid-lame-keyhole-backed-ruched-back-sleeveless-bodysuit • Posted by Mike M.
This bodysuit is sleeveless, has a ruched design in the back for a butt-hugging fit, has elastic edgings, and has buttons sewed in the back that snaps on for that keyhole look in the back and a truly snug fit! Think Disco, 1970's, 80's themed party, going out for a night out on the town, modelling, etc.! This bodysuit would look good paired with your favorite jeans, jeggings, leggings, skirt of any length, or shorts! This liquid lame' bodysuit just looks fabulous and awesome!!!
This bodysuit is sleeveless, has a ruched design in the back for a butt-hugging fit, has elastic edgings, and has buttons sewed in the back that snaps on for that keyhole look in the back and a truly snug fit! Think Disco, 1970's, 80's themed party, going out for a night out on the town, modelling, etc.! This bodysuit would look good paired with your favorite jeans, jeggings, leggings, skirt of any length, or shorts! This liquid lame' bodysuit just looks fabulous and awesome!!!
First you will need a pattern for the bodysuit! I use this pattern because the fabric I use only stretches horizontally!
Also, if you want to narrow down the hip part for a more snug fit at the hips, you can cut down at the hip area at any size/depth for a more snug fit as shown in this pattern! (see dotted lines)
Next you'll need the 100% polyester liquid lame fabric in either gold, silver, any other color, or hologram! 1 and a quarter yard by 45" cut will do just to be on the safe side for this design!!!
Then you'll need several yards of elastic for the leg opening, neck opening and arm opening edges!
1. elastic loops for leg openings. 2. elastic loops for arm openings. 3. elastic loop for neck opening. Scissors used for cutting.
You'll also need a sewing machine (any sewing machine capable of zig-zag stitching will do) for most of the sewing!
You'll also need to cut the fabric in half length-wise (with the grain) as well as cutting out the non-metallic edges of the fabric! After you do that, you'll need to fold the fabric (lengthwise) in half and use chalk to draw in the pattern for the bodysuit! You'll then need to cut out the fabric to shape!
You'll then need to fold the ends two times to prevent fabric from running/splitting with the grain, then sew the ends together! (see diagram in pic)! (see #1 on diagram pic) Then you'll need to fold the edges of the fabric (at leg, neck, and arm openings) twice with the flat stretchy 3/8th inch wide elastic cord inside the folded twice edge of fabric! (see # 2 on the same diagram pic)
When done with all that and the bodysuit starts to look like this, then start to make the button holder for the back of the bodysuit! (see nest couple steps below)
When done with all that and the bodysuit starts to look like this, then start to make the button holder for the back of the bodysuit! (see nest couple steps below)
Leg opening (bottom) Remember to use elastic for comfort and fit when sewing the edgings!
Leg opening (bottom, showing crotch area stitching)
Leg opening (upper/near hip area) Remember to use elastic for comfort and fit when sewing the edgings!
(back side buttons- opened))
(back side buttons - closed)
(back side buttons - closed)
(back side buttons - closed)
Then and finally you'll need to sew in the ruched design using the same elastic (or narrower elastic) in the back side on the reverse side of the bafric from top to bottom for that bug-hugging fit! (see this pic and more below)!
(upclose of ruched back design!)
Ruched design end at top back opening!
(flipped inside-out to show the ruched design stitching!)
(flipped inside out showing ruched stitching!)
Once all is done. the bodysuit should look like this! (front side left, back side right)
(same as above, but flipped inside-out) (front side left, back side right)
The finished item! Liquid Gold Lame' Version! Now that's a true piece of art one can truly wear!!! (front side on left of pic, back side on right side of pic.)
The finished item! Liquid Silver Lame' Version! Now that's a true piece of art one can truly wear!!! (front side on left of pic, back side on right side of pic.)
The finished item! Liquid Pink Lame' Version! Now that's a true piece of art one can truly wear!!! (front side on left of pic, back side on right side of pic.)