looking for a pattern

I had a swimsuit pattern that exactly matches that description. Unfortunately I don't have it any more, and it probably wouldn't have fit your wife because I'm definitely a plus size, but do check the swimwear sections of the pattern books and see if you can find something.

cross-eyed

Mike, take a look at KwikSew #2822, 2767, 2645

I have no experience with KwikSew, so can't offer an advice or recommendation as to fit, etc. HTH,

You might like to look at some of the Kwiksew books... esp. the lingerie and the active wear books. They give you basic patterns, and permission to take the training wheels off and design your own from the basics.

Or if you're not too distractable, get some cheap fabric and develop your own pattern by draping.

Halter tops... hm... how about Kwiksew 3063; amputate the pattern just below the bust and add a skirt. Or Stretch and Sew 1534.

Personally, I vote for silk. Silk charmeuse washes nicely and goes from shiny to a nice pearly luster, and feels better than nylon tricot ever will, imho. Cut it on paper for accuracy. Reasonably priced white silks, including some stretch silks:

If all else fails.. you could possibly search used clothing stores for a nightie similar to the one you want to make... take it apart.. and make your own pattern. Good luck *smile*... Rose

looking for a pattern

I think Kwik-Sew pattern # 2822 fits what you are looking for. Check it out at

and look under online patterns-misses-night gowns. Emily

Thanks all of you for the wonderfully helpful and encouraging posts. If any of you are interested...Jill and I hit Hancock Fabrics tonight after I got off work. I'd read in their sales flyer that all Simplicity patterns were on sale for $1.99 until Sunday. I met Jill at the store. She got there early so she could leaf through the catalogs. We picked up 10 patterns. 8 tops for Jill, one romper for our granddaughter (coming in June), and the solution to my pattern problem. Simplicity

5112. View C is almost exactly what I'd envisioned. I'll have to alter the pattern just a bit...the largest size is a 15/16 and Jill is a 16/18, BUT, I'll get the shapes to look at for a whopping $1.99. We also bought 3 yards of material for one top (only calls for one in her size) and 2 yards for another top that calls for 1 7/8. Total cost, for 5 yards of fabric, and 10 patterns, $30! (Spending time with my wife...priceless! LOL). Then I took her out to dinner at a Thai place where she learned how great cold Thai spring rolls are.

I'm also having other fun on these little shopping excursions...like the look I got from 2 teenage girls working at HF when I sent Jill to look for fabric while I looked for a specific pattern...

Oh, and for those that posted on the finishing of the neckline and arm holes of the tricot tank top...I'm going to cut the bias strips for binding tomorrow. I'd use the selvage as suggested, but the selvage on the tricot we bought I don't think will be usable...its either chemically treated or heat sealed in spots about the size of a nickle all along the length...

Oh, what an excellent haul! And you are already on the way to building a decent stash! ;) That IS the way we do it, you know: buy more than you need for every project... enough more to make another garment. The other way is to see a fabric you cannot bear to leave in the shop, and buy at least 5 yards so there is enough to make whatever it is when the right pattern pops up. I have a length of ivory silk, like that, one of Jacob's sheep wool, one of... Well, you get the picture! 29 boxes of fabric in the loft, and a pile in the wardrobe!

Heeheehee....

I do this ALL the time.. You want to see my Stash after 15 years.. My DH thinks it cool.. ;)) considering he's a hoarder I'm not really surprised..

LOL

Mavis