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Posted by Emily Bengston on June 21, 2009, 11:42 pm
On 6/21/09 7:57 PM, in article 4a3ed6fc@news.bnb-lp.com, "Pogonip"
> BEI Design wrote:
>> I'm making some lightweight navy blue cotton/lycra slacks
>> for the Nashville trip. I have two pair cut out and ready to
>> sew. Much used pattern, so no fitting stops just whiiizzzz
>> and they are done.
>>
>> I found some gorgeous 100% silk herringbone in a
>> navy/cream/pale blue print, just the right weight for a
>> jacket. "Dry Clean Only". Hmmm, I don't think so. I
>> serged the ends, put it in the washer cold/cold on delicate
>> cycle with just a smidge of Woolite. Came out of the washer
>> looking fine, so now it's in the dryer on low heat,
>> delicate, short cycle. I'll go down in about 30 minutes
>> and see how it looks. If it's not a nightmare to iron, I'll
>> go ahead and make a jacket of it for this trip. I'm going to
>> use the same pattern I used for the paisley jacket, it's
>> altered and ready to go. I may change the front closing a
>> little and add pockets.
>>
>> One light weight cotton camp shirt is awaiting my attention,
>> I found a "Bali" cotton in shades of navy-jade-fuchsia which
>> will complement the rest of what I'm taking. Also a much
>> used pattern so that'll go quickly.
>>
>> Now I just have to figure out what to take for an evening
>> event. I'm not sure what "dressy (cocktail)" means in
>> Tennessee. Can I get away with the sparkly 'Slinky' palazzo
>> knit pants I made for the east coast trip with a layered
>> black sheer top? Then, what shoes....
>>
>
> When I saw the subject line, I thought, "Beverly is going to sew for the
> entire city of Nashville, yikes!"
>
> Your plans sound scrumptious, as you knew they would. hehehe. You do
> pick colors that I like, you know. The combinations work perfectly.
> You also deal with "dry clean only" fabric the same way I do. If it
> doesn't wash, it goes in the "out" pile -- the Friends of M.S. pick up
> every month or six weeks. You probably iron more than I do, which is to
> say that you sometimes iron.
>
> I would think that your palazzo pants and the top would be perfect. Or
> if you wanted more color, you could whip up another top which we all
> know that you can do with your left hand while you are checking email
> and news groups. ;-) Shoes: First rule is always comfort. Save the
> knees and hips. As long as they look ok peeking out from below the
> pants, you're good to go.
I agree with Joannne about the outfit for a Nashville night; a nice
comfortable pair of dressy sandals would go well with the pants.
Emily
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