| What the experts have to say, that you need to | | | | Lounge Pants |
| know! Some of the best patterns which will be the | | | | Again, the materials will determine who is capable of |
| most popular this year, are going to be leaning towards | | | | sewing this garment together and what kind of |
| the more funky look in fashions, but if you would much | | | | machine you will need to tackle it. For the beginner, you |
| rather stick with the more traditional styles, then that of | | | | might want to use either a cotton blend, similar to the |
| course is the choice you can make for yourself. | | | | nightgown or a good flannelette, as these lounge pants |
| Let's take a look at night wear and discuss what you | | | | are good for all types of weather. |
| need to know when you are going to sew these. We | | | | The pattern would be a basic, elastic top or ties |
| will start with a nightgown and deal with all the different | | | | through the top of the pants, to make them very |
| materials which could be used for this article of clothing | | | | simple to make. Then for the intermediate sewer, again |
| and the different level of sewing skills for each person. | | | | you could use the cotton jersey material, but your |
| Keeping the overall pattern very simple and then | | | | pattern could also have some side-seam pockets, if |
| adding different embellishments to it, will not only | | | | this is what you would prefer. For the more advanced |
| enhance the original design, but also make it your own. | | | | sewer, you again could use a material with more of a |
| For The Beginner | | | | shine and glimmer, but this is still the hardest material to |
| Tip #1 | | | | deal with, but look at the result, when you're finished |
| Sewing a Basic Nightgown-Keep it Simple | | | | your lounge pants. |
| For a basic nightgown which is made out of a nice | | | | You will definitely need a serger to have the resulting |
| cotton blend, means this would be a good start for the | | | | effects which you want. This pattern is very simple in |
| beginner sewer, wanting to make her own nightwear, | | | | design, but can look and feel fabulous when worn by |
| instead of buying one that's already made. The | | | | the one who made it. |
| beginner should not think about adding any lace or | | | | Tip #2 |
| other embellishments, as you will have enough to think | | | | Lounge Top |
| about, in just sewing this nightgown together in the first | | | | Some women love to just wear a t-shirt as a top to |
| place. | | | | bed, but if you are going to go to the work of making |
| Tip #2 | | | | the lounge pants, why not make a top to match, |
| Straight lines - no pleats | | | | especially if you want to wear it for a special occasion, |
| Plain and simple is not all that bad of an idea, so pick | | | | such as a girls sleep over for example. |
| out a lovely little cotton blend print, one which you will | | | | You will be receiving orders before you know it, for |
| be loving to have against you skin, when you are going | | | | you to sew them for the other ladies when they see |
| to bed. The pattern that you pick should have very | | | | the job you have done with your own. This will be a |
| straight lines, so that there aren't any pleats or tucks to | | | | repeat of the specific materials which we talked about, |
| be made. Being a beginner sewer, you probably won't | | | | but the top pattern should again be kept fairly simple, |
| have a sewing machine with all the gadgets, so | | | | with very straight lines, but enough room, so that when |
| sticking with the materials which only require the basic | | | | you sleep, you won't feel like you are bound up. You |
| straight stitch is perfect for you. This tip will save you | | | | need good movement to be a priority. |
| any headaches later on when you have difficulty, if | | | | Tip #4 |
| you chose a pattern with more ornate decorations to | | | | Dress |
| it. Keeping it simple is always the best policy. | | | | This is where your creative ability and uniqueness will |
| For The Intermediate | | | | come through. Instead of going out to the retail store |
| Tip #1 | | | | and buying that little dress for that party you are |
| More details | | | | wanting to go to, why not make your own. No one |
| For the more intermediate sewer, you might want to | | | | else will have one like it, so that's where the originality |
| pick out a pattern with a little more to it, one which has | | | | comes in. Being careful again, not to tackle anything |
| some tucks on the neckline, so that the bust line has a | | | | which is too complicated, so that it won't take you |
| nice fall to it. Basically, the nightgown will still be rather a | | | | forever to make, keep the lines of the dress very |
| basic design, with just a bit more sewing techniques | | | | simple and casual. The material that you use to make |
| thrown in. The little tucks in the front will require some | | | | it out of, will be the clincher, so you need to be very |
| measuring and pinning, exactly where the pattern | | | | careful when you are picking the pattern and the |
| indicates, but you have had a little more experience, so | | | | material you want to use for this dress. |
| you should be able to accomplish this and it will look so | | | | One variation could be in the length of the dress, how |
| pretty when it was finished. | | | | your body will look in the specific length. If you are tall |
| Tip #2 | | | | and slim, then the shorter the better, but if you are a |
| A more elite material | | | | more normal height and average weight, then your |
| You could use a nice stretchy cotton jersey, as there | | | | length could be a little longer, maybe just below the |
| are so many beautiful materials made from cotton | | | | knee. It's important to know what looks the best on |
| now. You may want to zigzag the seams, to keep | | | | you, then proceed to make the dress which will make |
| them from unraveling, or looking tacky in time and | | | | the most of your body, and how to enhance your best |
| repeated washings. | | | | features. No matter how ornate the pattern, or the |
| For The Advanced | | | | difficulty in sewing it, when it doesn't look the best on |
| Tip #1 | | | | you to begin with, there is no point in doing it and |
| Using silks | | | | wasting your time. We don't all have runway model |
| If you are a advanced sewer, then you could choose | | | | figures, so let's work with what we have got. |
| a lovely satin material, which is more difficult to work | | | | If you are a bit on the pudgy side, then you would not |
| with, but with the serger that you own, you shouldn't | | | | want to make a dress with all kinds of embellishments |
| have too much trouble. The pattern would be the | | | | attached, as they will draw more attention to your |
| same as the other sewers are using, but the difficulty | | | | weight, or lack thereof, if you happen to be very thin. |
| that you will experience, is in dealing with the slippery | | | | The basic black would probably be the best choice for |
| material, but you will be able to master this detail | | | | nearly everyone, with the narrow straps and a nice fit |
| without a hitch. The needle for your machine will have | | | | to the body. You can always dress it up a bit, by |
| to be the one specifically for this type of material, or | | | | adding some ornaments, if this is your personality, but |
| you will find that the other ones will put pulls and holes | | | | don't try to be like someone else. Be yourself and |
| in the material. | | | | make your clothes to fit you as a person. |
| Tip #2 | | | | |