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What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest (photos by 4th May)

Kenora

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2022, 20:53:44 PM »
@Lilian - in the opening instructions it states "robes" will be accepted so presumably that means dressing gowns too.  :)
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Lilian

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2022, 21:47:41 PM »
Thanks @Kenora after I posted I scrolled to the start and read that 'robes' count so I may be joining, I'll see if I can make a start  0_0
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Ouryve

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2022, 23:56:28 PM »
A dressing gown is a robe, @Lilian so it would be fine,  I think.
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SingingSinger

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2022, 08:21:54 AM »
I've had the pattern and fabric for some pyjamas for months. Maybe this is the push I need to actually start them!
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Diane

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2022, 09:26:53 AM »
I have some brushed cotton/flannelette fabric, should i wash it beforehand? Is it likely to shrink?
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I've just popped it in the washing machine as it looked a bit grubby in places.
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Celia

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2022, 10:21:06 AM »
Yes @Diane i would definitely wash before hand it saves a lot of heartache.

I have a nightdress I want to make and I might do some more leftover knickers made from my scraps. 

I would love to make a bra too as the ones I used to buy are no longer made but trying to find something that fits not only me but my requirement of extreme comfort is not easy.

Bill

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2022, 10:21:59 AM »
Experience has taught me that shrinkage is better happening before the garment is made rather than after.

I'm planning on some boxer shorts for this comp. No I will not be modelling them  :P
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Kwaaked

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #22 on: April 13, 2022, 16:35:19 PM »
If I get the time, I have a dressing gown I want to make for the cabin.  Yes, I overdress.  I also feel if you are taking me on a vacation I get to sleep all day and be up long enough to lounge whilst my husband cooks meat.

Of course...it'll probably be PJ pants.

b15erk

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #23 on: April 14, 2022, 10:40:27 AM »
Well, this is a hard one.  I have far too many pyjamas, nighties, and gowns, so it's thinking cap on...

The one thing I do need, on occasion, is a full underslip... :thinking:

Jessie
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SewRuthieSews

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #24 on: April 14, 2022, 14:04:41 PM »
Yes a dressing gown is definitely allowed @Lilian

I am back now from our trip so will be hoping to sew along with you all as well.

SewRuthieSews

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2022, 17:46:11 PM »
2 weeks of sewing time left, what are you planning, PJ botts, full slips or culotte slips, bralettes?

I might do a culotte slip to wear under skirts/dresses. I want to do a bralette but don't currently have a pattern which is speaking to me.

Flobear

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2022, 19:46:29 PM »
I bought some jersey fabric with a bunny design on many months ago. I fished it out the other day with the thought of actually making the intended jim-jams. Whether this will happen in time is anybody's guess  :[
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Kenora

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2022, 21:30:13 PM »
I made a start on my nightdress about 10 days ago but, as you can see, I had a lot of help and supervision!

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Despite this I got on very well with it, and don't have very much left to do. However, I took the opportunity to work in the garden for a while on Friday and Saturday. Now, my neck has "gone" again so I have no idea when I'll be able to sew. Patience is definitely required. I hope I'll be able to finish before the end of the month.  :rolleyes:
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SewRuthieSews

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2022, 22:02:33 PM »
Looking good @Kenora
I'm thinking about sewing the free Hyacinth Bralette
Hyacinth Bralette

SewRuthieSews

Re: What lies beneath - Undies and sleepwear contest
« Reply #29 on: April 22, 2022, 20:19:08 PM »
Ingredients for the bralette, hoping to work on it this weekend.