How do I love this? Let me count the ways. I'm particularly gaga over the gown. I love the lines, I love the drape, and I just got in the most perfect 70-denier microfiber jersey to make it with. I'll have that up on Gorgeous Fabrics tomorrow, and I'll place an order then, too. I'm not generally a big robe gal, but I think this will make a lovely exception. And I can wear it when I don't feel like schlubbing around (not like I ever really schlub around) in my plaid fleece robe.
The third one I want want want is the Bel-Air Lounging Pajamas. I just love the idea of making it with Silk Charmeuse in True Red, using the face for the bulk of the garment, and the matte reverse for the trim. I'll probably make a camisole to wear underneath the robe. I like camis with my jammies. The rest of the collection looks great too. But these are the three that I'm going to buy.I'm almost done with my dress. I got slowed up earlier this week when I got some news that knocked the wind out of my sails. But today I sat down and put it all together except the CB seam. I'm debating between a lapped zipper application or an invisible zip. I think I'll go for the latter. I hope to have it finished by Sunday night.
Tomorrow is the monthly meeting for the New England Chapter of ASDP, of which I'm program chair. If you're in the Boston/Worcester area, it's going to be a great meeting and it's open to the public! The speaker is Jennifer Stern of J Stern Designs. She's giving a talk on making jeans, with lots of samples, examples and demonstrations. The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday November 14, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Free for ASDP members, $20 for the general public. It's going to be worth it!
Address/Directions: 12 Woodward Avenue, Berlin, MA
From Route 495:Take the RT-62 W exit, EXIT 26, toward BERLIN/CLINTON. Turn LEFT onto MA-62/COOLIDGE ST. Continue to follow MA-62. 2.0 miWoodward Ave. is on the right and Town Hall is on the hill to the left at #12 Woodward Ave.
That's all for now. I'm tired. It looks like it'll be a good weekend to finish my dress. I'll post pictures and lots of information as soon as it's done.
Happy sewing!
10 comments:
Ann each one is totally you!
You will look like a Diva for sure! Super idea to use charmeuse for the Bel-Air Pyjama. Why didn't I think of that?
oooooooo I agree that robe looks wonderful. I used some of your charmeuse silk to make a sleep shirt for DD and she wore it to death. We all need a little decadence!
Will you guys quit that. I don't need any more patterns and you're tempting me. They are lovely, I must admit.
You know I saw these patterns too...I ordered the Trousseau nightgown, but I got the Pajamarama cause I love that dart, and then the little Oh Yeah Baby Doll ensemble - they all look like fun. But here's the question?...what are you going to make these up in?
I'm afraid I'm going to have to dive in and purchase several of the new HotPatterns! I had convinced myself that I already had plenty of clothing patterns, but I don't have any "boudoir" patterns!!!
Oooo the Bel-Air Lounging pajamas are lovely. I especially like the short sleeved version, for spring. The wide-leg pants look so sophisticated.
Funny. Just today I started thinking (and wrote a post) about making my own lingerie and whether or not it would be a good idea. Thanks for the idea of using these patterns, I'm definitely going to look into it!
I particularly like the first and third patterns. Can't wait to see them made up!
Those are cute, and Burda had some nice silky jammies in last month's issue,too! Hope the news you spoke of wasn't too terrible, and that you have a good time at your sewing meeting.
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