Slightly OT - clothing yardage question

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Slightly OT - clothing yardage question Kathy Applebaum 07-27-2008
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Posted by Kathy Applebaum on July 27, 2008, 5:05 pm


A family member did some nice things for me, and I'd like to return the
favor. In this case, I've decided that hand dyeing enough silk charmeuse for
a dressing robe will fill the bill. (I won't be making the robe -- she
regularly sews her own, and likes silk when she can swing it. Luckily I know
the colors she likes.)

Any clues for how much 54" material to allow? I want to be a bit generous in
the amount, but not ridiculously so. And I can't get other family members to
find out from her without spilling the beans.

--
Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
Queen of Fabric Tramps
mailto:KathyA@KayneyNOSPAMQuilting.com
remove the obvious to reply



Posted by amy in CNY on July 27, 2008, 5:10 pm


Depends upon her size. if she's petite, i would think 4 or 5 yards
would be plenty. if larger, 5 or 6. especially if she wants a full
length robe or a matching nighty.

amy in CNY

Posted by Ann on July 27, 2008, 5:19 pm


Hi Kathy
I suggest you check out the patterns at http://www.simplicity.com
(or any other online patterns).........select the size and style of
preferred choice your family member would like, and check out the yardage on
the pattern envelope back. It should give you a good estimate on yardage
requirements

Ann
http://community.webshots.com/user/mrs_ducky


>A family member did some nice things for me, and I'd like to return the
>favor. In this case, I've decided that hand dyeing enough silk charmeuse
>for a dressing robe will fill the bill. (I won't be making the robe -- she
>regularly sews her own, and likes silk when she can swing it. Luckily I
>know the colors she likes.)
>
> Any clues for how much 54" material to allow? I want to be a bit generous
> in the amount, but not ridiculously so. And I can't get other family
> members to find out from her without spilling the beans.
>
> --
> Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
> Queen of Fabric Tramps
> mailto:KathyA@KayneyNOSPAMQuilting.com
> remove the obvious to reply
>



Posted by amy in CNY on July 27, 2008, 5:24 pm


.........or you could do what Ann said............<g>

amy in CNY

Posted by Polly Esther on July 27, 2008, 6:47 pm


Yep. You better do what Ann said. There's a heap of difference in yardage
required for somebody like me whose elbows have been declared lethal weapons
and someone who's a bit fluffy. Polly


"amy in CNY" <wrote> .........or you could do what Ann said............<g>
>
> amy in CNY



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