Mabel sports her new undies
I’ve been avidly following Free Pattern Month over at Grosgrain, and today’s addition is a sweet little number from Casey Brown of Casey’s Elegant Musings. It’s a silky square-cut chemise with pintucks and lace details, and I must. have. one. in. my. life. I’m a sucker for any kind of vintage lingerie, but I’m particularly enamored with the long, lean, yet feminine, lines of 20’s-style ladywear. I really want to give this pattern a whirl, but I’m a bit unnerved by the thought of using such a lightweight and slippery material. Also, I’m not sure if I can sew in straight enough lines to make the pintucks neatly! What do you think? Should I give it a try?
Ginger Makes... 
yes! you should totally do it, what’s the worst that could happen? rapture? apparently, we’re overdue, so give it a whirl. you are right though, slippery fabrics are a bear, especially the first few go rounds. if you are really concerned, try it in a light weight cotton first, and unbleached muslin with cotton lace looks super pretty and simple (and will run you about 3 bucks for supplies and the cotton will keep you cool in the summer unlike satin which is akin to sausage casing). also, try a quick hand baste for the pin tucks before you machine stitch until you get used to them. have fun!
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Wow, these are all great suggestions! I’m definitely going to try this in a nice summery cotton!
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