Shopping for a Nightgown

[Remy]

Deb, the idea of shortening the sleeves is a good one. Even if you don't own a sewing machine, I assume you can do some hand sewing and if you can't YouTube can help.

I've bought pants at the thrift store and cut them into shorts to wear around the house in the summer. That and a tank top is what I wear indoors all summer. Not out and about though.

 

[debodun]

I've had jeans I just cut the legs to length without hemming them. They get a little frayed, but not terribly.

 

[Remy]

I've had jeans I just cut the legs to length without hemming them. They get a little frayed, but not terribly.

The frayed look is in.

But can you do a little hand sewing? Some people hate it. I find it relaxing.

 

[debodun]

After my retinal detachment, my depth perception is affected. I have trouble finding the needle eye wth the thread. Even those threading gadgets are not too helpful. I still have to find the eye with them.

 

[Kika]

The frayed look is in.

But can you do a little hand sewing? Some people hate it. I find it relaxing.

Pinking shears- suppose to stop excessive fraying.

 

[dobielvr]

Suggestion if you are going looking in Target or Walmart,,, look at the men's ware.
Long sleeve T- shirts,, flannel shirts should on sale.

Pick a size that looks like it will fit, hold it to your chest / shoulders.

So what if the sleeves are too long,, take them home & cut sleeves to length you want.
You do own a a pair of shears?

Check the Dollar stores ,,might find something there.

That's exactly what I was tempted in to doing. I held up a large sized men's pendleton flannel shirt, thinking I could wear it as a nightgown. It was only $12.
I'd already reached my purchase limit, so I put it back.
But, what a great buy!

 

[Jules]

That's exactly what I was tempted in to doing. I held up a large sized men's pendleton flannel shirt, thinking I could wear it as a nightgown. It was only $12.
I'd already reached my purchase limit, so I put it back.
But, what a great buy!

That’s willpower.

 

[StarSong]

That’s willpower.

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[jujube]

Use "fusing tape", also called hemming tape for no-sew hems. All it takes is an iron. You may have to re-do it after a bunch of washings, but I've had some that stayed good for the life of the garment.

 

[dobielvr]

That’s willpower.

Unfortunately, I have a habit of talking myself out of buying things, instead of just going for it.
But, no regrets, it'll be there next time.

 

[StarSong]

Unfortunately, I have a habit of talking myself out of buying things, instead of just going for it.
But, no regrets, it'll be there next time.

Totally get it. I often let things sit in Amazon, Walmart and other online carts for weeks before buying or deleting.

 

[Ronni]

@debodun I have an eBay account. I would be happy to buy them and send them to you and you can reimburse me?

Here’s a sampling of what I found on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2254389183..._f-AR4pR1q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2661075133..._f-AR4pR1q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Can you access these links? See the pictures and cost? Make sure you include shipping costs in your tally. There are more I just wanted to see if you were interested.