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Making it through started the topic Chai tee – border fabric suitable? in the forum liesl + co: chai tee 5 years ago
Hi, I’m new here and I hope this is the way to ask a question! I am looking for a simple pattern with few seams which is suitable for use with a fabric that has a border at the hem line. The pattern piece for the skirt area therefore has to be a straight horizontal line at the hem. Or very close to that. Would the Chai tee fit that criteria?…[Read more]
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Lyndsey Stanfill replied to the topic Silk for silk pajamas? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 5 years ago
Thanks Shelley! That is super helpful!
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Silk for silk pajamas? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 5 years ago
Hi Lyndsey.
I bought my dad some silk pajama s a couple of Christmases ago after finding the pajamas cheaper than the fabric!
I reckon it’s a silk satin that you want. Silk seems to be variously measured in g per sq/m as we’re familiar with, but also in “mommes”.
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Lyndsey Stanfill started the topic Silk for silk pajamas? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 5 years ago
Hi there! I’ve been googling this like crazy but can’t find an answer. Hoping someone on this forum can help.
What kind of silk fabric is used for traditional men’s silk Pajamas, like the kind Audrey Hepburn wears in Charade? Is that silk satin? Charmeuse? I bought charmeuse but now I’m thinking that won’t have enough body.
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