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Title: Nightshirts
Post by: Silver Rose on March 23, 2020, 09:37:58 AM
I'm sewing the second one now, both are made using M6886, the longest length with long sleeves, very simple but ideal when sewn with a cotton jersey, really cosy to snuggle up in bed.
These are the 2 fabrics, the grey/blue llamas one is brushed cotton so I've made it a lot larger to allow for wriggle room, the pink is cotton jersey and is very soft and warm even though it is quite thin.
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Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Iminei on March 23, 2020, 09:49:44 AM


Ooooohhhhh (https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia1.tenor.com%2Fimages%2F625c78d6715a02322df802e2a46fa4c6%2Ftenor.gif%3Fitemid%3D5707494&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftenor.com%2Fview%2Ftoy-story-ooh-alien-theclaw-gif-5707494&tbnid=iqyR-Oh_WJWqvM&vet=12ahUKEwjXuMWBqbDoAhWD34UKHT8PByIQMygBegUIARDnAQ..i&docid=4R_bajs_T_xPtM&w=498&h=247&q=oooohhhh%20toy%20story%20aliens&ved=2ahUKEwjXuMWBqbDoAhWD34UKHT8PByIQMygBegUIARDnAQ)

Now this is one thing I really would like to learn to sew. My skin is not very good with man-made fabrics and its sometime a struggle to find the type I like ... mid calf length with sleeves ....

How easy was it to put in the sleeves ???

Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Silver Rose on March 23, 2020, 10:23:33 AM
@Iminei , as with most things, practice and more practice, the first sleeves I made were awful but now I am careful to make sure I have them the right way round by marking the notches from the pattern , in fact as a "belt and braces " approach I put a safety pin in each sleeve piece to mark the back of the sleeve.- do you remember the GBSB sleeve mistakes? Using a stretchy jersey fabric makes the job easier.
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: BrendaP on March 23, 2020, 10:41:01 AM
Nightshirts have to be one of the easiest of garments to make - you don't need anything fancy, just make a size or two bigger than usual to allow that wriggle room.

With the sleeves it's easiest to do them shirt style rather than set-in.

1, if there is a separate yoke sew that to the lower bodice.
2, sew the shoulder seams.
3, sew top of sleeve to armscye of bodice pieces - making sure you match back and front notches!
4, sew side seams and sleeve seams as one long seam.
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: UttaRetch on March 23, 2020, 10:55:54 AM
I love the dotty fabric.  Look forward to seeing the finished garments.
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Iminei on March 24, 2020, 08:47:56 AM
You speak in tongues @BrendaP   :devil:
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: BrendaP on March 24, 2020, 09:24:26 AM
You speak in tongues

@Iminei  What don't you understand?
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: wrenkins on March 24, 2020, 09:47:16 AM
Are pictures (https://cowbuttcrunchies.tumblr.com/post/39172636926/how-to-sew-sleeves-without-wanting-to-murder) easier for you @Iminei? I can picture it in my head but diagrams help too.  8)
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Catllar on March 24, 2020, 14:34:34 PM
Question from one who always sleeps in the buff - doesn't all that fabric wind up wrapped round your legs and bunched up under you once you're in bed? Or are they only for evening wear!!
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Iminei on March 24, 2020, 14:56:48 PM
All of it @BrendaP  ...

@wrenkins  ... Thank you, that helps a lot ... Now if I had some cute cotton fabric I would 'ave a go ...
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: BrendaP on March 24, 2020, 21:04:37 PM
@Iminei  If you could make complicated waitcoats I'm sure you'd be able to make a night shirt.  In its simplest form it just a long tee shirt, no darts or anything to faff with.
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Iminei on March 25, 2020, 08:29:15 AM
Well thank you for that vote of confidence in my dubious sewing abilities @BrendaP  but I really cant understand why people (and Im most certainly including GBSB in those) think waistcoats are complicated???

They have no sleeves to fit! Remember my abortive attempt at a jacket for  The Japanese Sewalongathon (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,1033.0.html)  ???

I wonder what happened to that?? I think I posted it off to @Syrinx ... Who hasnt been on here for years!
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Acorn on March 25, 2020, 09:40:18 AM
If you made a nightshirt with dropped sleeves all the pieces could basically be square (or rectangular) and you wouldn't be doing anything you don't do with patchwork.  Straight edge to straight edge.

Of course it might drown you...
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Syrinx on March 25, 2020, 11:48:58 AM
Hey Imi,
A tailor friend of mine helped me finish it off. I'm not sure where it is as the minute, what with moving and boxes and things!
Currently have a broken leg so no sewing at all for me, I tried using my other foot but I just can't figure the control at all which is a shame as not doing 14 hour work days has been quite refreshing!
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Iminei on March 25, 2020, 18:55:13 PM
@Syrinx ... You're back!!!!!!! Wayhay!!!!  :D
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Syrinx on March 25, 2020, 20:10:33 PM
And I had such plans. Have a bunch of stuff to make and I can't because of my leg haha.

Nice to be back anyway
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: WendyW on March 26, 2020, 01:02:27 AM
Very cute fabrics! Jersey nightshirts are my favorite sleepwear, and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it has never occurred to me to make them. Maybe because I can buy them so cheaply. I have a TNT t-shirt pattern that would work perfectly.
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Silver Rose on March 27, 2020, 10:31:10 AM
Here are the pics, internet has been so slow lately I've left posting these until today.
 
 
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Iminei on March 27, 2020, 14:11:54 PM
Lovely! and loving that carving on the ???
Title: Re: Nightshirts
Post by: Silver Rose on March 27, 2020, 14:44:31 PM
Thanks @Iminei , it is drawer in the bookcase, it is a very solid Edwardian oak bookcase with drop down desk, lots of compartments inside and storage cupboards at the bottom. It polishes up a treat when I'm in the mood.