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Butterick Nightie - Overkill?

b15erk

Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« on: May 30, 2022, 20:01:50 PM »
I've nearly finished this gift for my friend, and need an opinion.  The fabric is a beautiful slithery, stretch, satiny stuff and a beautiful mauve - not as purpley as the pics.  I managed to match up some lace from the stash which I think goes well with it. 

However, when it was finished, I thought the front looked very plain, so I added my own embellishment (I haven't yet O/Locked it).  Have I gone over the top?  My friend is very glam, so I think it's OK, but I feel I need another opinion.
 
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Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

charley

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2022, 20:05:45 PM »
I think your friend will love it. Wonder if she has an equally slithery gown to complete the look? It is beautiful.

SewRuthieSews

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2022, 20:21:05 PM »
For a glam friend I think its great

b15erk

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2022, 20:24:05 PM »
Whew!  Thank you @SewRuthieSews , @charley , that's a reassuring start!

I'll leave the O/Locker threaded with mauve until tomorrow!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Kenora

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2022, 20:31:45 PM »
It's gorgeous @b15erk  <3
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realale

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2022, 20:34:26 PM »
That's a really pretty nightie @b15erk and I'm sure your friend will be delighted with it. The lace is a good touch. :thumb:
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Lachica

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2022, 20:44:33 PM »
It's lovely, lucky friend!
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Tamnymore

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2022, 21:04:12 PM »
Ooh that is lovely @b15erk . Your friend is lucky to have friend like you.
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Ploshkin

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2022, 22:36:36 PM »
I think the lace looks great, not over the top at all- a bit bland without it.
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Ohsewsimple

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2022, 22:53:23 PM »
I think  it looks great too. 

Sheilago

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2022, 23:21:53 PM »
The lace definitely makes it more glamorous. It’s lovely

Kwaaked

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2022, 23:36:09 PM »
Trying to figure out what lace you're talking about...which means it's perfectly fine!

Cazlyn

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2022, 06:52:22 AM »
It looks fabulous, it think the top lace finishes it off.
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Silver Rose

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2022, 07:12:30 AM »
It looks lovely, a clever addition, your friend will love it.
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Flobear

Re: Butterick Nightie - Overkill?
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2022, 07:45:25 AM »
Tick vg from me too.
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