A Bubble Romper: FAIL

I love to sew and I love to try new patterns.  
I also love when I can laugh at myself.
Even failures can be funny, right?
 
 
I have been wanting to try my hand at a bubble romper for Ainsley and found a pattern in my stash that seemed like it could work.
 
I won’t lie.  I generally avoid all Simplicity patterns because they almost always seem to have fitting issues, regardless of their so called “sizing chart” on the back.  
 
However, I threw all caution to the wind and had a crazy moment.  
I was determined to make Ainsley a cute “retro” bubble romper.
 
I began cutting and sewing.
I was starting to see how, um, large this bubble romper was getting.  
 
I said to myself “Sheesh, this looks like it could fit ME!”
 
Morning time came and I tried it on her.
 

Pictures just don’t do it justice.  
Trust me when I say that this thing was HUGE.
I even changed up the back a bit to bring it in.
Even Ainsley got a good giggle out of it.
 
Here is where everyone in the family got a real good laugh.
 
Remember when I had the thought “It could probably fit me?”
Well, I wanted to test that theory.
 
And my theory was correct.
 
And I love being correct.
 
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Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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28 Responses to A Bubble Romper: FAIL

  1. Anonymous June 26, 2012 at 12:28 am #

    That last picture was awesome! I needed a laugh today.

  2. Jen@thecraftingfiend June 26, 2012 at 12:29 am #

    oh my goodness! haha. I hate simplicity patterns for that reason – even when I measure and use their chart on the back… so annoying!

  3. Preppy Pink Crocodile June 26, 2012 at 12:35 am #

    omg that is hilarious! i have the worst luck with any pattern sold in joanns. so i guess mostly simplicity. they are always just so giant!

    kk

  4. Rebecca June 26, 2012 at 12:36 am #

    Who needs ruffle hot pants when you have your own bubble romper? You should send this to simplicity. Maybe they need pattern testers. 😉

  5. Daisy Rae June 26, 2012 at 12:44 am #

    That’s a good look for you, Hayley… 🙂

  6. Andrea June 26, 2012 at 12:50 am #

    Oh no you DIDN’T!!!!!!!!!!! That picture is so rad. Can you wear that when we go fabric shopping!!??? PRETTY PLEASE!!!!??????????? LOL

  7. Brittany June 26, 2012 at 1:35 am #

    You rock that romper!

  8. Brandi June 26, 2012 at 2:03 am #

    I just laughed so hard. Love that you don’t take yourself too seriously!

  9. Heidi Grohs June 26, 2012 at 5:03 am #

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

  10. pagechaos June 26, 2012 at 3:24 pm #

    hahaha! LOVE it! Ainsley’s little giggling face is priceless;)

  11. CeCe June 27, 2012 at 12:06 am #

    TOO FUNNY!!!

  12. shaylyne81 June 28, 2012 at 1:53 am #

    I just made up a bubble romper pattern from a romper that I loved in a “too small” size, well, it too was a very similar fail….
    However, in no way can I fit into it!
    I LOVE yours! =)

  13. Sarah June 28, 2012 at 6:56 pm #

    LOVE it. Lol!

  14. Ajaire February 24, 2013 at 12:58 am #

    That is hysterical! I cannot believe you actually tried it on. Amazing 🙂

  15. Alida L. March 11, 2013 at 4:10 pm #

    WOW! That is pretty awesome that it fits you though. I mean if you ever have a costume party to go to you can always go as a 2-year-old!

  16. Sissy MacK March 11, 2013 at 7:45 pm #

    Exactly why I usually make my own patterns! The romper is cute and I love that you had fun with it!

  17. amy mayen March 12, 2013 at 4:40 am #

    This is a great post! I found you on Simple Simon ugly patterns link up. I’m so excited- I have some real beasts I’m going to link up tomorrow!!!

  18. Simple Simon & Co March 12, 2013 at 8:23 pm #

    So funny. And the photo from the pattern you started with is pretty funny to!
    liZ

  19. Anne Maskell March 16, 2013 at 2:31 am #

    Oh good heavens. Can you believe that pattern is (now was) actually on my ‘to buy’ list? It looks adorable hanging on the line in the first photo. It is soo disappointing when things don’t work out, but at least you got a laugh out of it!

  20. Little Blue Mouse March 16, 2013 at 11:19 pm #

    Well she’ll grow into it!

  21. kasey@girlinthegrayhouse May 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm #

    oh my goodness! that is so stinkin funny! (P.S. i found your blog through the pdf facebook page.)

  22. Peggie May 8, 2013 at 7:04 pm #

    I really dislike using the “store” patterns. The patterns I use most are PDF. One thing I have found with almost all the PDF designers I have used is when there is a problem they help out. I have had them even call me to make sure I was satisfied with their solution and understood what they wrote me. I have also had them change a pattern because of what I was reading did not make sense to me. I have found that sale or no sale of McCalls, Simplicity or other pattern makers the service and look is so much better with the pdf designers…. now that means you need to put the pattern together the right way, but having done that it usually comes out so much better.

    This gave me a good laugh!

  23. meika May 8, 2013 at 10:19 pm #

    Hahaha oh that is hillarious!

  24. Kristy May 9, 2013 at 1:24 am #

    truly awesome.

  25. Deanna McCool May 10, 2013 at 1:21 pm #

    So funny! Thanks for sharing!!! I wonder – do they actually test these???

  26. Pam @Threading My Way October 6, 2013 at 11:47 am #

    Simplicity patterns, etc, never fit correctly and are usually too large, but I’ve never been able to fit into a very young child’s outfit. Thanks for the laugh!!!

  27. Rachel October 6, 2013 at 6:14 pm #

    I came across this story from the fact that it was shared on “Scary Sewing Stories” and it cracked me up! Thank you for sharing this not-so wonderful sewing adventure!

  28. Emilia October 7, 2013 at 10:15 am #

    awesome o possum!!!! yes i have had fitting issues too…. love indie patterns… these ladies CARE!!

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