A couple of months ago she got a pattern from another nightgown-enthusiast that is based off of an out of print 80s pattern, Butterick 3778. It came from the eldest of 4 girls, all whom are married now, and each had a nightgown made using this pattern for a wedding nightgown. My sister and I were fortunate to have seen one of them shortly after it was sewn, and before use!
Just a couple of weeks ago, Erin pulled out the pattern, stashed cotton fabric, some lavender lace from my stash, and put together this lovely nightgown. As you can see, some alterations made by our friends were a higher neckline, sleeves, and a tiered skirt.
My favorite details though are the pintucks.
Is anyone else inspired to go make a romantic-looking (not to be confused with the Romantic Era) nightgown, like I am right now?
7 comments:
That's very pretty, and it does look romantic! :)
It's sweet.
Very pretty.
Very pretty! I also like the tucks. :-)
oh that is pretty! maybe one day I might be inspired to make a nightgown... :) Right now it is bad enough to get 'real' stuff made. Ha-ha.
Very pretty indeed!!
The style is more lovlier than the one portraited on the pattern cover.
Irene
Dear Cheri,
This is so lovely...it has sparked me to search on ebay for some vintage nightgown patterns. Thanks for sharing and please tell your sister that she did a beautiful job!
God bless,
Laura
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