I officially have a hate-hate relationship with the rib knit I bought to do bindings. I will not name the company I bought it from but it does not have release in it to stretch back to where it should be. I worked on this Ottobre nightgown in several ways before giving up on the rib knit bound neckline. Because I had to cut it off, it made the neckline of the dress too wide. I solved the problem by using the same lycra as on the sleeves for a wide, v-neck. It is not perfect but it looks ok. (especially from a distance)
I also decided not to use the rib knit on the cuffs and just did a simple rolled hem for the cuffs and skirt hem.
I think it turned out ok. It will function nicely as a nightgown for an almost three year old. It is, at least, a nightgown not covered in fire retardants and not made from polyester. That, in itself, is a good thing. And, someday, I will try this pattern again with a different brand of rib knit.
Pattern is from Ottobre 6/2009, # 36
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