pattern making for a nightgown

1 reply [Last post]
Sat, 06/09/2012 - 11:01
glassyl1
User offline. Last seen 12 years 46 weeks ago. Offline
Joined: 01/28/2012
Posts: 1

Does anyone know how much a pattern should be extended to allow for gathering of a nightgown below the yoke?

 

Top
Mon, 06/18/2012 - 13:55
#1
Nehzat
User offline. Last seen 1 year 12 weeks ago. Offline
Instructor
Joined: 10/27/2007
Posts: 1026
Re: Pattern making for a nightgown

Dear glassyl1,

You can increase the circumference of either the upper hip, lower hip or the bust circumference, depending on which ever is larger.

Which ever you choose, increase the circumference between 1.5 times to 2 times the original. Then add it to your pattern.

For example, if your bust circumference is the larger one, and it is 100 cm in circumference. You can add another 50 to 100 cm more to the pattern in total, below the yoke. This will allow you to gather the fabric and make it comfortable to sleep in the nightgown.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

Top