I'm not sure why, but I love sewing plackets.
There's something about cutting right through the middle of your garment, and then putting a neat little placket over the top to make it alright again.
They're fiddly, and require patience. I use Liesl's excellent instructions from her Jump Rope Dress (as my own patterns come without instructions).
I'm not sure if this is a nightie or a dress. It is inspired by this top. I will have to wait to see it on Adelaide before I decide.
I'm not that happy with the sleeves. I think I'll have to redraft them so they go all the way around the armhole - more like the top that inspired this one. I'm not very good at drafting sleeves. I might have to drag out an old patternmaking book for a bit of guidance.
Until I perfect the sleeve, I can see this is going to be a nightie.
Oh, and the fabric is a Lecien print from the "Princess Rose" collection.
See more creative endeavours over here.
It's lovely. I think the sleeves look great - I think this would make a lovely nightie :)
Posted by: Suz | Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 08:10 AM
It is just lovely. I know how you feel about the sleeves, I am terrible at drafting sleeve patterns. I think they look great though. We are always our own toughest critics!
Posted by: Ros | Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 09:33 AM
How very sweet! It looks like a special nightie indeed. :)
Posted by: Christina | Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Nightie or dress, it is very sweet.
Posted by: Tracy | Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 09:43 AM
your plackets look so neat and nice! i don't really like sewing them... maybe i just don't know the right technique... your dress (or nightie) turned out beautiful! :)
Posted by: Yana | Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 10:43 AM
It's lovely! Wish I had your patience with plackets, guessing that means fiddly is not my thing:) Cyndy
Posted by: Cyndy @ Wombat's Picnic | Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Adorable! Such a beautiful dress! Congratulations Kristine...
Posted by: Daniela | Friday, December 02, 2011 at 12:21 AM
It's absolutely lovely and beautiful fabric too.
Posted by: harmony and rosie | Friday, December 02, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I love plackets too. I haven't made one for years. I remember the thrill of learning to sew right up to the corner of that cut, back when I was in high school. Funny what we get satisfaction out of, no?
Posted by: Alice | Friday, December 02, 2011 at 07:06 PM
I hate plackets - I try to avoid them if possible.
But you are a master at "placketology" Kristine!! Yours are so neat!!
Adelaide will love it, whether it be dress or nightgown.
Posted by: Rocio | Friday, December 02, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Ah! and now I know what a placket is!!
Posted by: Jen | Saturday, December 03, 2011 at 11:45 AM
That is far too pretty to be a nightie - it deserves to be paraded outside in daylight! Gorgeous fabric.
Posted by: Karen | Saturday, December 03, 2011 at 09:03 PM