Busy week

I've been busy working on a fleece robe for me this week. Simplicity #2482. The sewing is the easiest part. I had to do a FBA in front and a big adjustment on the back because I have become very rounded. I needed to add 1 3/4". Rather than do a couple of adjustments, I did 7. Each was 1/4 inch and 1 inch between each one. It gave me more a more gentle curve I think. I also put in a center back seam. I also deleted the collar and I'm using a band at the neck. I cut a straight hem instead of the one shown in the sketch. I had to put off the throw pillow covers until my DDIL checked the fabric. I was absolutely sure which side was the right side. I hope to start them tomorrow. Juno

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Those look like very sensible alterations. The hem in the sketch looks a bit odd to me, too. In fact, I was downright enthusiastic about the pattern and thought I might like to make something like that robe for me, too. However, when I visited on the way back home from my dentist the Little Fabric Shoppe that is one of my main suppliers, I found out that they don't stock or order Simplicity any longer. The reason why: Simplicity was sold to Burda and they now have a policy that if you sell their patterns, you have to sell a certain number of them per month, otherwise, they take away the right to sell their products. As that shop is small, well stocked with all kinds of really pretty fabric (garment and patchwork), and well frequented but not part of a large chain, I can fully understand that the owner can't be bothered to stock everything you can get in major fabric stores. However, she has a couple of small lines of patterns not to be had in the big stores. Anyway, I bought two metres of light pink terry cloth for a bathing robe for DD, plus half a metre of expensive braid to decorate the pockets, and fabric for an apron for the one of my brothers who cooks; Christmas comes to us all once a year (to use that quote), and, dang, it manages to sneak up on me every time without giving me time to prepare. This year, though, there will be proper presents for most... And if I'm lucky, I'll manage cards, too. ;-)

Anyway, I'll wait for your results with that pattern and then might get it online somewhere, or from the Big Fabric Store. Keep us posted, please!

U.

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Ursula If you're not in a hurry and can wait until it goes on sale,I'll pick it up for you and ship it to you. Juno

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Sounds really cozy! Your alterations make perfect sense.

I have to find my go-to pattern for a cotton velour robe

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. I eliminate the cuffs (who needs all that extra fabric dragging through the morning coffee?) and use a long separating zipper instead of buttons-and-loops.

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*WE* are enjoying the size XL minkee robe I found at a fire sale. Mr. Esther has fractured a vertebra and it keeps him warm for the small times he's able to walk. Keeps me warm for the frequent times I have to do night time duties such as letting the dog in/out and being the 24 hour nurse. Anyhow - the robe came with inside ties and a belt. Inside ties too tedious to bother with; belt tend to drag into the potty. A zipper would take more fiddling that we could manage. NOT fashionable but I've found a clamp - sort of a heavy duty clothespin works very well. Polly
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Yes, of course, that is just >your< pattern. Why change a winning team? The pattern looks tempting, too. I remember admiring it in your green silk paisley jacket first. But then, on your figure, most things look nice, while on mine, most don't. Don't worry, I'm not complaining, it just is. The zipper is definitely the best solution for a garment made for comfort.

U.

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Oh dear, thank you but, no, please don't bother! It would be too expensive for you to ship it; I remember the shipping cost for that Loes Hinse pattern (which I didn't get in the end) - more than the whole pattern cost, I think. I can always order it at the big shop and pick it up from there myself at no extra cost. I thought it also might work well as a summer dress, with short sleeves, a higher hemline, and in linen (I've got tons of linen fabric laid by). It really tickled my fancy but one doesn't have to give in to every tickle, you know, and certainly not at the expense of friends.

U.

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That's really nice, a no fuss robe. If I were to make it I's take of the collar as well as the cuffs. I don't like high collars on my clothes . I find they irritate my neck. That's the advantage of sewing over buying. J

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Polly this was one of those times when I hit sent without actually sending something. I'm sorry your husband hurt his back. That's no fun. I hope he mends quickly. Smart use of a nice comfy, cozy robe. Good find! Juno

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The jacket was made using New Look #6759.

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It had some darts for shaping.

I prefer a long separating zipper on a robe rather than a lap-and-tie or buttons, but that's just my own personal idiosyncrasy. ;-}

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I do like a small band collar. I keep my thermometer at 66F during the day, and like having something snuggled around my neck while I read the paper and sip my mocha.

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We keep the house at several different temps.68 from 7:15 until 10AM. That keeps it warm for breakfast and showers. 66 from 10AM until 10:30 PM Then back up to 68 for 30 minutes so the bedroom is warm before going to bed. Then we drop it to 63 for the night. Our bedroom usually goes down to about 58 at night. When we get temps around zero at night the bedroom might go down a little lower. Then we put more blankets on.

The robe is done, so are the 6 loaves of bread, 2 pies,1dairy free gluten free pumpkin and 1 regular sweet potato. I've also have 1 dozen gluten free rolls baked. 2 more loaves of bread to go tonight.I just hope the weather is OK for us to go to Albany tomorrow for dinner at DD house. If we can't go it's bread and pie for Thanksgiving dinner. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Juno

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I'm making Streusel Yams, Secret Family Recipe Sauerkraut and fresh cranberry/orange relish to take to our celebration. The weather is expected to be cold but dry here. Yay!

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