Pretty in Pink....a.k.a....what shall I do with all this lace?

I ordered this pink lace from one of my suppliers as I wanted to make a bra and panties set. You can read more about that set here.

This photo shows my gathered supplies for a bra and panties.

This is a rigid  embroidered tulle.
There is very little give other than mechanical stretch on the crosswise grain.

I had a ton of this lace....well maybe a ton is an exaggeration, but I had lots of it.

I went to my stash to find co-ordinating fabric and supplies to go with the lace.

I found that peach eyelet I had purchase last year and it was a perfect match!
See.... having a stash is an awesome thing!

I decided I would like to make myself a pyjama set using this fabric and lace. See the finished set hanging on my bathroom door. The pants are not that short. LOL I had them pinned to the hanger for this picture.

I travel a lot with my job and spend lots of time in hotels.
I wanted something light weight, pretty and with good coverage.
No skimpy, see through night clothes for me when I am away from home!












I used Simplicity 1502.

I made View C top and View E bottoms.

This set went together very quickly and was a breeze to sew up. And I love the delicate look of this set.

I sewed up the medium size.
The only changes I made to the pattern was shortening the leg length to 28" inseam, I also straightened out the bottom hem profile on the bodice  as I wanted to showcase the embroidered scalloped edge of my lace.

For the lace overlay on the bodice front I first sewed my center front pleat, then just laid the embroidered tulle over my bodice front, basted around the edge, then stitched down the scalloped edge of the lace. So easy! The pattern instructions explain how to do this.

This fit pretty good, although next time I think I will shorten the pants about an inch---they are quite wearable but I think I would like the pyjama bottoms just an inch shorter.

Please excuse the bad "selfies". I didn't have anyone handy to take photos for me. But I think you can get a general idea of how this pattern turned out.

I would rate this pattern as "easy, beginner".

They are "uber" comfortable, light weight and very pretty. I am so happy with this set! I know I will be making this pattern again. I have this same eyelet in a few other colors as well.