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[rootofnewt]

today i made bloomers out of a crazy glow-in-the-dark star print.

they're huge and airy. i need to take in the waist elastic, but i'll do that later.

these were just a practice run. the pattern i used suggests way too much ease and airiness. Or maybe I just have more slender legs than the average rennfester. Who knows. I even scaled down the total proportions slightly and they're *still* huge and airy. These would be great for adult babies who want to wear diapers. this is the first time i've drafted a pattern for actual clothing. i can see ways i need to improve on this one, but it's a good start.

i still think they'll be nice for summertime, though. ;)

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[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Whee, cool! I'd love a pair of bloomers!

*copying*

*getting out the sewing machine once the ebay stuff is listed*

[krasota.livejournal.com]

i'm making another pair from black eyelet cotton right now.

using this method (http://www.mistymountain.org/~maggie/makeyourown.htm), which should have occurred to me. and Simplicity 7655, the capri pants (B) option. super simple. i'm ironing out the pattern right now and should be done fairly soon. ;) i want a very slim (but long) set that won't be too baggy under skirts.

i'm going to have to go buy lace trim if i like them enough. ;)

[designingwoman.livejournal.com]

I am gonna have to check this out cause with my conditions...I can't stand clothing that is snug...loose and baggy...
hugs
Deb

[ismene.livejournal.com]

Simplicity has patterns for bloomers in their historic costume line. Grab 'em when the patterns are 99 cents.

[krasota.livejournal.com]

i have 'em, actually. i just didn't want to use them today. ;)

[mskit.livejournal.com]

Oooh, can we see pictures of these bloomers? Sounds like a funky pattern, can't wait to see it :D The second link you provided has an awesome idea for bun covers, some people are so creative :) I can't wait to go to Wal-Mart and buy me some doilies, heh.

[caberfling.livejournal.com]

The frightening thing is, when I first read about these bloomers, I read that they were "huge and hairy."

I have three cats. Everything I own is hairy. If I had bloomers, within a few hours, they too would be huge and hairy. Well, hairy, anyway.

Yay for shedding kitties.