I have been working on and off during the week on a couple of summer nighties for myself and finished them off when joining in with FNwF last night. I have had this pattern for more years than I care to remember and have used it many times to make myself nighties over that time.
I took the top from style 3 subtracted the frill, added the skirt from style 2 and came up with what I wanted.
This time when making the nighties it was decided to put an inverted pleat in the front and back which eliminated the need to do any gathering. Smart thinking I thought as it gave me the fullness in the nightie - nothing worse than sleeping in tight attire - without all the adjusting and fiddling that goes with doing gathers. Getting smart in my old age!!!!! The photo below shows my version with the pleat.
Happy sewing all
8 comments:
cracking into the new year........
Pretty fancy design work on your nightgown. The freedoms are possible when you sew it yourself and you have the talent and knowledge to do so.
Great design changes to your nightie, comfort is most important.
Great bibs.
You'er good sewing nighties, it's just not my thing and I find T Shirt ones more comfy.
Pleased your lady was happy with the bibs.
Good idea to put that pleat in and nice work on the bibs. xx
keeping busy Karen - great bibs - the pleat sounds like a sensible plan - maybe even lost of small pleats.....though I cant see me making any nighties...LOL
Go you! When you have a pattern that works well for you it makes sense to keep using it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The adult bibs look like they turned out well.
I envy you that you can make summer nighties. I have trouble following clothing patterns. Of course here in the northern hemisphere, I'd be sewing my nighties with flannel! Hahahaha! Hope you're having a good week!
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