I forget, when I start a new project, that I've now got good habits. And good sewing habits take more time. It's nearly impossible to just 'whip something up'.
I had a vision of machining the dressing gown together last night, that I'd be felling seams in no time.
Instead, I spent the night basting my inner and outer layers together.
It's a good plan, and a good habit. But I'm only half way there.
The plan is to pin the layers together and test the pattern one last time. I made the pattern in the lining linen, but it's light and only gave me a vague indication of the shapes I'd need. The red is nice and stiff.
I'd like it snug in the body, but I'm worried that it will wrinkle. Will I need canvas too? I guess the way to avoid canvas is to have it not too snug. I love the way the blue silk gown I have clings to my back waist...I'm thinking that, but have to tell myself that I may not achieve it.
The pattern, for the record, is taken from the navy jacket for the collar. The front panel rests on the selvedge (straight line) but the back panels are flared on both sides of the skirt. Will have to test the angle of this in the red too.
C has tulle lying around, so I'm saved from Lincrap. I hope to do mucho work on this tonight...while making chutney and perhaps having a nap.