I made some progress on the robe today, though not a great deal. The construction is a bit more complex than it looks: half the sleeve and half the side torso hangs open, so I have to give some thought to how I finish the exposed edges as well the seam allowances. I originally thought I'd want to use the chartreuse sateen on the cuffs and hem as well as around the front, but I kind of like how it looks now.
You may recall that these were the silky cottons I'd picked out for the pajamas.
As fond as I am of them, they're somewhat drab. I've already used most of the tan cotton for my shirt and I have enough left for trim only. So off I went you-know-whating again.
I came home with this lavender dotted swiss and what looks like a Moorish-inspired, lawn-weight cotton print. It may be a little bright for the period (or how I picture the period), but it's more cheerful than the drab tan and gray-purple.
I love the idea of pattern mixing but it also gives me agita. I remind myself that I can always use this for some other project if I change my mind and choose something else. Celebrity sighting: Judy Collins in the cotton aisle!
That's it, folks, a short post.
I hope your projects are coming along swimmingly; it's starting to feel like the summer is winding down for me.
Have a great day, everybody!
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