Travelling On

beanielou

Sorting the finances is always a big relief 

Suffolk_lass

Of course Asda also sell nightwear, but a quick look suggests only long T-shirt style nighties - mostly PJs (I know, nag, nag, nag!)

Karmacat

beanielou said:

Sorting the finances is always a big relief 

It really is.  I feel a lot happier about things.

Suffolk_lass said:

Of course Asda also sell nightwear, but a quick look suggests only long T-shirt style nighties - mostly PJs (I know, nag, nag, nag!)

  I just had a look, SL, and they're way too short for what I'm thinking of.  But I *did* give up on JL, went to Amazon to look at patterns, and there's a caftan pattern on there, with several hemlines, for £9.50, which looks *very* simple.  Bear in mind, I *want* to use the sewing machine I now have, and I want to use up my stash on things which aren't crucially important - and a third nightie really isn't crucially important, it would just be nice to have

badmemory

You really don't need a new pattern if you have one for a shorter nightie.  You just keep cutting in the same direction, usually a bit flared over the hips, for as long as you want it to be.  If you have a metal tape measure just use a pen to draw down the line on either side & remember that the hem will be curved.  With a bit of imagination you can even use an old nightie that fits nicely as the pattern, just add a bit on for the seams.

rtandon27

KC - horray for sorting the finances - that is ALWAYS a good place to start when you need peace of mind!

As to nighties (I just don't get it - lol ) - thought you might consider a caftan as they are super easy to sew & if you are thinking cruise wear, can double as a cover-up on deck!  Have a look at this page for the FB group - if I remember correctly there are some free (reputable) patterns online with the links posted by members of the group.

Karmacat

badmemory said:

You really don't need a new pattern if you have one for a shorter nightie.  You just keep cutting in the same direction, usually a bit flared over the hips, for as long as you want it to be.  If you have a metal tape measure just use a pen to draw down the line on either side & remember that the hem will be curved.  With a bit of imagination you can even use an old nightie that fits nicely as the pattern, just add a bit on for the seams.

But I don't have a previous pattern, badmemory.  I haven't used a sewing machine since I was 12 years old, which is why this is all a big deal for me, and why I have no idea how to thread the thing.  As for making my own pattern from an old nightie, forget it - I don't have the skill yet, and I'm like any complete beginner, I want something easyish and achievable to start with.  Its okay, really!

Karmacat

rtandon27 said:

KC - horray for sorting the finances - that is ALWAYS a good place to start when you need peace of mind!
Thanks!  Its definitely given me more peace of mind.
As to nighties (I just don't get it - lol ) - thought you might consider a caftan as they are super easy to sew & if you are thinking cruise wear, can double as a cover-up on deck!  Have a look at this page for the FB group - if I remember correctly there are some free (reputable) patterns online with the links posted by members of the group.

I'll check out the fb group, that sounds interesting, but honestly, the same things apply - I'm too new to this biz to print out my own pattern, glue stuff together and cut actual material to make the thing.  **sobs loudly** I just want it to be easy, because believe me to **me** it will be hard.

Karmacat

Oh!  It never occurred to me to make an actual caftan

beanielou

You are a braver woman than me!!

Karmacat

Thanks beanie!  This is genuinely one of the most challenging things I've ever considered doing.