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The Emporia => What lies beneath... => Topic started by: hernibs on February 07, 2018, 12:12:06 PM
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I had cotton jersey to make pj bottoms - did those last night....now am wondering if I can get a sort of a top with short sleeves out of what's left. I can get the front and back on the grain line on the fold....my question is....would you cut out sleeves NOT on the grainline to get some sort of a sleeve. This is a pj top...not fine fashion.....but would it be comfy? Thanks.
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It depends how far off-grain the sleeves would have to be. A couple of degrees would be OK but a lot more off and they would twist and probably be uncomfortable. Can you find a similar weight remnant in a co-ordinating colour?
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How about grown on sleeves which don’t have a separate pattern piece? I used New Look 6217 for the top of these.
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Brendap - completely at right angles to grainline I'm afraid, that's why I question it at all.....
.....and Stitchalot....I only have enough fabric for doing this kind of sleeve on the back!!!! Your pj's are great.
I can't quite remember where I got this fabric on line - maybe Tia Knight so must have a look and see if I can get more, it wasn't expensive but is good quality. Thanks for your replies
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In that case it depends on how stretchy the fabric is in each direction. You need the stretch to go around the body, not along the length.
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Well, went to Tia Knight and there was my fabric still in stock....for the sake of £7 I will have long sleeves...fabric £3.99 postage £2.99 ! When I bought the first lot I was going to make a nightdress but have since gone back to pj's with long sleeves for the winter and need more pairs.
Thanks for your input.