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Posted by BEI Design on June 21, 2009, 8:33 pm
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....
--
Beverly
http://ickes.us/default.aspx
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Posted by Pogonip on June 21, 2009, 8:57 pm
BEI Design wrote:
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> 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.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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> 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....
>