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[Rachell]

BoPeep - what a swell way to fancy up the slippers! They look perfect

Wow, what a gorgeous shot of your mother. She is just my age, there, too!

 

[crwritt]

I made this top using New Look 6808 and some border print challis.

 

[palespider]

i have to ask since im always on the hunt- what pattern did you use bopeep?

 

[swinggal]

I made this lovely 1930s butterfly sleeve shirt months ago. It's a lovely green satin crepe which really doesn't show the true colour here. It's so very elegant and flattering with wide black pants or a long skirt. I will take pic of me wearing it sometime.

 

[Lady Day]

Cute Swinggal. Ive wanted to try that decades pattern.
Bo Peep, thats an Eva Dress repro, right? I have that pattern but have never made the pants. Im afraid of how it will look on me.

But jeans must be on the brain for many of us.
I finished these last week and just got around to taking photos.

More images on NVL.

LD

 

[Foofoogal]

Love that top swinggal. Especially the back.

 

[crwritt]

Cute Swinggal. Ive wanted to try that decades pattern.
Bo Peep, thats an Eva Dress repro, right? I have that pattern but have never made the pants. Im afraid of how it will look on me.

But jeans must be on the brain for many of us.
I finished these last week and just got around to taking photos.

More images on NVL.

LD

Great jeans, Lady Day! what patience you must have to do all those buttons!

Swinggal, the blouse is lovely!

 

[swinggal]

Those jeans are so flattering LD.

 

[BoPeep]

i have to ask since im always on the hunt- what pattern did you use bopeep?

It's actually a modern pants pattern that I adapted. Use any "no-waist" pant (simple styling, no pockets, front and back darts, back zip) and extend the top by about 3-4 inches. Then it's just a matter of shaping the waist and darts to fit your curves. Cut a deeper facing to match and you're good to go!

Great detailing, LadyDay. Love the coin pocket! I have a habit of leaving off all the "fussy" parts but I can see it's worth the effort.

 

[HepKitty]

gorgeous blouse swinggal!

 

[deadpandiva]

That blouse is beautiful swinggal.
LD I love those jeans. I am making a pair soon and would be thrilled if they look even half as good.

 

[kamikat]

These are the Decades of Style 1930's Kitchenette Pajamas. The bodice is flannel, the trousers are polar fleece. I LOVE them! I had no fitting issues with them, no sewing problems. They are warm and comfy, perfect for the record breaking cold we're supposed to get next week.

close up of the flannel

 

[crwritt]

I just saw these on DIY december. I have this pattern.When I made my muslin they came out so big!(I went by the size chart too)What size did you choose, and how did you determine your size?
I'm glad you made them,other that my own muslin, I've never seen them made up. Love the concept, and I'd like to try again.

 

[Lady Day]

Yours look great Kami!
Are they not the most comfy things ever!?
With mine, I ended up facing the neckline, did you do that or just fold it under? Im curious to know some of your construction techniques/issues/victories, because Ive never known anyone else to make them up.

LD

 

[kamikat]

I just saw these on DIY december. I have this pattern.When I made my muslin they came out so big!(I went by the size chart too)What size did you choose, and how did you determine your size?
I'm glad you made them,other that my own muslin, I've never seen them made up. Love the concept, and I'd like to try again.

I used my bust size but I might take in from the waist to the hems. The polar fleece pants get major static cling and ride up my leg, so I won't be going out of the house in these.

 

[kamikat]

Yours look great Kami!
Are they not the most comfy things ever!?
With mine, I ended up facing the neckline, did you do that or just fold it under? Im curious to know some of your construction techniques/issues/victories, because Ive never known anyone else to make them up.

LD

I did a bias binding. On future ones, I'll use packaged bias instead of the fabric bias. I had no issues whatsoever. I didn't even make a muslin. I might consider raising the crotch on future ones as well as taking in the waist to hem side seams. It fits my bust and bum perfectly.

 

[crwritt]

I brought out my Decades of Style Kitchenette Pajamas pattern for another go. I raised the crotch and
narrowed the width by many inches. I'd suggest anyone using this pattern look at the finished measurements chart very closely
before you choose your size. Not finished with the neck and armholes yet, but I like it!

 

[kamikat]

Looking good, crwritt!

 

[Lady Day]

Very nice!

LD

 

[crwritt]

Thank You ladies. I used bias strips cut from the same fabric as the pants section, stitched to the edge, pressed to the wrong side, and topstitched. It is finished, and I'm enjoying wearing it, but its so cold here I've got long underwear beneath it. You're right, Kamikat, the back is pretty drafty.
I think "the next time" (is that what they mean by a TNT pattern?) I'll adjust the back neckline so it angles over then down,
so I can add a button. Similar to the back neck on a Swirl dress.