Choices

Although I would LOVE to make this slip for myself, the 36” bust of the original pattern is not going to come close to fitting me without major alterations.  Since this is my very first pattern, I’ve decided to make it exactly as printed, just to see how all the pieces go together. (Hopefully later I can figure out how to alter the pattern to make a garment for myself.)  The second choice to make is regarding fabric.  Working with fine batistes and French laces is right up my alley, but it is expensive.  Do I really want to spend a ton of money on something that I can’t wear? Yes, I do, BUT, if I spend the money now, I won’t be able to afford to also spend it later on a slip for ME.  So regretfully, I decided to make the slip strictly as a muslin to test how the pieces fit together.

I found several yards of a lightweight poly/cotton print that I inherited from someone else in my stash. It is pretty, but also kind of junky.  Too good to throw away, but not anything I would ever be likely to use for an actual garment. It is perfect for this trial.  I actually have quite a bit of lace in my stash, but not really enough to make this garment, even if I mix lace styles.  And again, do I really want to use yards and yards of lace on a garment that is just a trial?  Regretfully, no.