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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

simplicity 2771 - Camo Spiders!

Oooh, I like these and I know Zackie will just love them. I thought I would have a great facing trick for you but that was because, despite having made this before, I really thought the neck band was an inside out facing, NOT! It is an additional piece stitched on to the bodice. If doing this pattern I highly recommend reading and following the instructions closely when it comes to the neck band. That's all I'm sayin'...
Cissie asked where I zigzagged the pocket for reinforcement. You can see it more clearly in this photo. The ZZ is right at the top of the little triangle, where a pocket would get the most stress.

Fabric: 100% "designer" cotton from Joanns, can' t remember who the designer was. It's a pretty decent quality and stayed non wrinkly throughout. The piping is a black poly cotton. Buttons were some I inherited and really fit in with the camo theme.

Pattern: Simplicity 2771, a unisex jammie pattern with sizes from 4 child to large adult. I made Zackey the four.

Construction: This is really quite simple. Just follow the neckband instructions closely. They are nothing difficult, just a little different from the norm so bear extra attention. All the seams were stitched, serged and topstitched. I want these to last. My grandchildren tend to wear the jammies I make them over and over. They will get a lot of washing, which is another reason I like this pattern. Because there is no collar, it comes out of the wash looking pretty decent. A bit of folding and its neat as a pin. I really didn't veer from the pattern instructions on this one at all.
I know I will be using this pattern again and again. I really need to commit it to some oak tag.

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This morning I cut and pleated a bishop for the AG doll. The fabric is a cotton microcheck and it has an eyelet collar smocked into the microcheck. They are pleated as one. This extra bulk made for some challenging pleating, but after three needles broken I was able to get through and finish the pleating by hand. Here you can see me picking up the pleats where the needle broke. I simply used the same thread and pleated by hand.
 
I am trying something different here. I will be smocking with two strands of #12 perle cotton. I just happened to have the perfect color so will give this a try. So far I like the look. It has a bit of a gloss and the two strands are nice and full. Recognize the fabric, Meg?...Bunny

9 comments:

  1. great jammies...I see you included your tag.....inside, of course...but, did you put one on the outside of your latest bag?????

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  2. No, I wimped out and put it inside. Glad you like the jammies.

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  3. These jammies will never be forgotten! They are wonderful!

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  4. Your grandchildren are so lucky! The jammies are great and the doll dress promises to be pretty special too!

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  5. Those are great pj's - I thought I recognized the fabric, too. No collar is a big bonus - I end up making matching t-shirts or finding collar-less tops, too.

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  6. Those are super cute jammies. Sleep well, little one!

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  7. Those PJs look great! I think I would be happy to wear them too - how fun!

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  8. Bunny, Do you always do your pleating by hand or do you have a pleater as well. I have put off learning this whole process because I thought I would have to purchase a pleater. BTW the jammies are awesome! Tracey

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