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Issue 46

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Jumpsuit Romper

Bodkin

WHO
Eco-savvy, fashion editor-turned-designer Eviana Hartman

WHAT
Bodkin, for modern gals who care as much about the origins of their wardrobe as their organic groceries

WEAR
Structure meets slouch—sharp, architecturally inspired pieces juxtaposed with hand-dyed knits and oversize tunics in an array of organic and recycled fabrics

by Laura Nielson

Photos by Kathryn Gambel

Eviana Hartman fashioned an edgy one-piece wonder from an old mechanic’s jumpsuit.

After winning the first Ecco Domani Sustainable Design award earlier this year, designer Eviana Hartman set the bar pretty high for future candidates. Who else could make fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles and buttons crafted from old tires look so cool? Bodkin, her young Brooklyn-based label, is proof positive of the potential behind green design that’s as recognizable for its perfectly cool aesthetic as its eco-friendly implications. The line’s locally manufactured wares come in an assortment of conscientious fabrics, including organic cottons and wools, as well as innovative fibers such as recycled-PET nylon, cellulose, and kapok (a silky, cottonlike fiber). Even Hartman’s vivid colors are natural wonders—eggplants, beets, and indigo lend their dramatic hues to hand-blended dyes.

Try the jumpsuit on—inside out—and pin the seams according to how slouchy or fitted you’d like the body to be. Lay the suit on a flat surface, and with a favorite tank top, trace the shape for the neckline and armholes onto the front and back. Draw symmetrical outer seams from the armholes down to the legs (with your pins as your guide). Cut and sew along the new seam lines. If the crotch-to-leg seam line needs to be brought up, cut and sew that as well (note: be wary of the zipper).
Once the suit is sewn to size, trim and finish the seam allowances inside the garment with pinking shears to prevent fraying. Being careful not to cut all the way through the suit, snip small holes along the interior waistband every 3 inches or so. Thread the cord through the holes to create an interior drawstring for shape definition.
Finish the neckline and armholes by serging the edges. Press the jumpsuit before wearing.