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march 28, 2003

shoo fly

Did some work on the groovy pj bottoms. I've finished the inside seams and fly. Next, I'll baste up the side seams and then I get a chance to slip 'em on and see how they fit. So far, they look humongous! I'm using one of those unisex multi-size (kids and adults) patterns and I'm not sure that medium adult = woman, but that's what I guessed from the measurements listed. Loose, comfy pj's are what I'm shooting for though, so I think I'm on the right track.

Once the fitting is done, it's on to my first attempts at using elastic and hemming. Luckily, we briefly went over the basics of these in my last sewing class. No one was using elastic and no one was far along enough to start hemming, so we didn't really get much of a chance to practice the techniques, but I'm hopeful that having seen it a couple of times and following the pictures in my reference book will be enough. And if they don't come out perfect, well no one's gonna see them anyway!

posted by alison at 7:23 pm | in sew groovy
Comments

for me personally, the bigger the PJs the better! :) well, not totally true. i do have a couple of men's XLs (why? who knows) that i can't wear anymore because i can't keep them up! but really i do love my PJs to have plenty o' room.

Posted by: carolyn at March 29, 2003 11:19 AM

There are sexy pj's and there are comfy pj's, and comfy ones are much more fun to make, and the bigger and cozier the better. Here's my favorite pjs: http://eli-nati.com/gallery/ks2175 They are anything but fitted.

Enjoy learning more about sewing! It's a wonderful hobby.

take care,
eli

Posted by: eli at March 29, 2003 10:17 PM

What do you mean no-one's going to see them? You're going to share them with us aren't you? Do you know you've inspired me to make some PJ bottoms out of some material that I've had for ages and don't know what to do with. I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours!

Posted by: kerrie at March 31, 2003 6:58 AM




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