Isolation Gown Pattern Help Needed
08-26-2020, 02:26 PM
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Hello Hooligan ... Great job done! The most important part are those brownie points!! 
Agree that french seams would work, if you want the seam edge closed in.
Although, there is nothing wrong with the way you did them.
Not sure where you are in the province, but if you have a Len's Mill Store nearby, they have been advertising that they have the fabrics for gowns and all other PPE needs. So, a place for you to check.
You probably should check with her employer as to what fabric choices are acceptable to them, in lieu of their provided disposables. Better than getting into mass production and discovering that they have specific requirements ... or will not even allow home-sewns.
As for pattern re-sizing ...
I think the others have pointed out pretty much what I was thinking.
Are you wanting the different sizes to make for her colleagues?
Or just wanting to have a generic pattern to sell/giveaway to others?
If it is for her colleagues or others you know, you could always let them try one on and alter accordingly.
As already mentioned, these gowns are meant to be loose fitting for over other garments. It'll be important to keep in mind that loose fitting now, may become tight fitting, as we shift to warmer fall/winter wear.
Good Luck!
Agree that french seams would work, if you want the seam edge closed in.
Although, there is nothing wrong with the way you did them.
Not sure where you are in the province, but if you have a Len's Mill Store nearby, they have been advertising that they have the fabrics for gowns and all other PPE needs. So, a place for you to check.
You probably should check with her employer as to what fabric choices are acceptable to them, in lieu of their provided disposables. Better than getting into mass production and discovering that they have specific requirements ... or will not even allow home-sewns.
As for pattern re-sizing ...
I think the others have pointed out pretty much what I was thinking.
Are you wanting the different sizes to make for her colleagues?
Or just wanting to have a generic pattern to sell/giveaway to others?
If it is for her colleagues or others you know, you could always let them try one on and alter accordingly.
As already mentioned, these gowns are meant to be loose fitting for over other garments. It'll be important to keep in mind that loose fitting now, may become tight fitting, as we shift to warmer fall/winter wear.
Good Luck!
Yes, I've been asked if i would make possibly make some gowns up, hence the questions. Just waiting for all the final details/requirements.
As for selling, nope...just doing something to help others is all
As for the sizing, i'll probably just do a mock-up to double check the larger size needed. Luckily, only 2 sizes are needed and not worn all day either. Much thanks, appreciated.
08-26-2020, 03:21 PM
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@QuiltE Hiya and thanks for the reply. Len's Mill is a store i haven't heard of but i am a man after all so please don't judge lol I'm in the SW region i believe (still finding my way around after 12 years) and will hopefully find one of those stores in London.
Yes, I've been asked if i would make possibly make some gowns up, hence the questions. Just waiting for all the final details/requirements.
As for selling, nope...just doing something to help others is all As for the sizing, i'll probably just do a mock-up to double check the larger size needed. Luckily, only 2 sizes are needed and not worn all day either. Much thanks, appreciated.
Yes, I've been asked if i would make possibly make some gowns up, hence the questions. Just waiting for all the final details/requirements.
As for selling, nope...just doing something to help others is all
As for the sizing, i'll probably just do a mock-up to double check the larger size needed. Luckily, only 2 sizes are needed and not worn all day either. Much thanks, appreciated.Yes, you have a good big Len's in London - Exeter Road near White Oak.
Here's a link to their latest flyer, including coupons ...
https://lensmill.com/pages/promos
They are well stocked in fabrics of all kinds and sewing supplies.
And a lot more beyond what the flyer showcases, too!
Happy Shopping!!!!!
Last edited by QuiltE; 08-26-2020 at 03:26 PM.
08-26-2020, 04:34 PM
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Hooligan ... Thanks for the Flickr compliments! If you checked dates, you'll notice I am way behind in posting completions. OOPS!
Yes, you have a good big Len's in London - Exeter Road near White Oak.
Here's a link to their latest flyer, including coupons ...
https://lensmill.com/pages/promos
They are well stocked in fabrics of all kinds and sewing supplies.
And a lot more beyond what the flyer showcases, too!
Happy Shopping!!!!!
Yes, you have a good big Len's in London - Exeter Road near White Oak.
Here's a link to their latest flyer, including coupons ...
https://lensmill.com/pages/promos
They are well stocked in fabrics of all kinds and sewing supplies.
And a lot more beyond what the flyer showcases, too!
Happy Shopping!!!!!
08-27-2020, 03:57 PM
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I think your gown looks very nice. I would probably use a shorter stitch length. like a 2, maybe a bit shorter.
You could try a smaller stitch on the zig zag stitch on seam edge. Just a suggestion. As I think you did a great job.
I use to years ago sew clothing for myself and three kids.
You could try a smaller stitch on the zig zag stitch on seam edge. Just a suggestion. As I think you did a great job.
I use to years ago sew clothing for myself and three kids.
08-27-2020, 08:19 PM
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I think your gown looks very nice. I would probably use a shorter stitch length. like a 2, maybe a bit shorter.
You could try a smaller stitch on the zig zag stitch on seam edge. Just a suggestion. As I think you did a great job.
I use to years ago sew clothing for myself and three kids.
You could try a smaller stitch on the zig zag stitch on seam edge. Just a suggestion. As I think you did a great job.
I use to years ago sew clothing for myself and three kids.
