VIDEO: Sew the Hostess Lounge Set
UPDATE #2, 9/3: my last post had some technical HTML glitches and was not updating properly, so I have deleted it and created a new entry for this video.
UPDATE #1, 9/3: Please note that we have changed the name and the closure design of this pattern! I’ve really appreciated the opportunity to have constructive conversations via Instagram about vintage fashion and some of the trickier aspects of it. I sincerely apologize to those I hurt with any aspect of the design or name. Based on your feedback, we have decided to change the name of the project to the Hostess Lounge Set, and we are also changing the design of the closures. Additionally, we are making a donation to the Asian American Arts Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring greater representation, equity, and opportunities for Asian American artists and cultural organizations through resource sharing, promotion, and community building (This will be in addition to our regular monthly donations). As always, we remain committed to making Charm Patterns a diverse and inclusive community for all.
All pattern and art files on this post have been updated to reflect this change, but I am leaving the original photos and video for your reference. Please use the hashtag #hostessloungeset when sharing your makes! Thank you all for being part of this wonderful community. XOXO
Meet the Hostess Lounge Set! I've always loved these sets, so it's been a dream to finally create a Charm version. And you all have been requesting it for years! By popular request, I am hosting this video on YouTube unlisted. (Please be sure not to share the video with anyone so that we can continue to create exclusive new content for you!)
Watch the video to see how the Hostess Lounge Set comes together. Pay special attention to the collar construction--it's a little unusual in that it's a clean finish achieved without a neckline facing. (There are also illustrations of the crucial parts in the instructions file on my separate post with the downloads.) Don't forget to download the pattern and written instructions in this post ($7 tier and above).
I hope you love this new project!
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. If you’re a beginner, be sure to watch our Harlow Pajamas video on YouTube! Many of the steps (especially the pants) are similar to the Hostess Lounge Set.
Comments (15)
I am absolutely in love with this pattern! It took me forever to try it because i wanted to try so many but i just made one and now I WANT 20!!
Hello. I know this pattern has been out for a while but I’m catching up. The fabric choices on the pattern when I look them up on online fabric shops they say that they are lightweight or very light weight. Did you use something a little heavier for the pants? Thanks
Was the pattern matching at center front intentional or a happy accident because I couldn’t stop starting at that!
As I looks at the pictures now and my frogs, my frogs are way too small. I had to get them at my local hobby lobby and was the only size they had so now I guess I will order them online or go with the buttons. I just absolutely love the frog look!!!
I bought the frogs and now since the opening changed to buttons, I'm not sure how to do the frogs. I am new to sewing clothing but I love the look of the frogs. It made the entire look for me and I really want to use them. I guess they would go in the same place as the buttons?
i had read one comment from a sewist fan that was from China and was very encouraging towards sewers using the frogs, as they are a dying art form, and they were thrilled to see them encouraged. It is all very confusing....i too will likely use the frogs, based on that comment as well as style. Of course my Hostess top is a horrendous mess with the fit above bust... so i will likely be able to listen the the sept. crowdcast, to gain knowledge of anothers perspective. as to the placement...i think that frogs can vary a bit, so I would pin the blouse as i would like it to lay, and then place the frogs where i would like them, then pin them and handsew in place. as to vertical distance between the frog sets....i feel there could be some variation, again depending on the size of the frogs.
I am having the same problem! I am making the GH size-and there is way to much material above the bust! I have no idea what to do...but something must be done to make it wearable! Wish I could add photos... I posted over on sew’n’tell.
I just finished my first mock-up. And the top doesn't seem to work for bigger cup sizes without a side dart.
I love this. One very stupid question. I have a very well draping knit fabric. Is it possible to use it for the top?
It was designed for a woven but you can try it in a stable knit and see if you like the fit.
Made this yesterday. The pants were SO easy to put together and whipped them up in no time at all. The top, also easy to put together, the video really helped a lot. I chose a poly fabric with a lot of drape but will remake it with something a little heavier next time, heavier but with the same amount of drape. Wore it out last night and felt like a million bucks! The collar tutorial in the video really helped me get this over the line. THANK YOU!
I found the name change has inspired more uses for the pattern, I really like the silhouette and am thinking pjs, gathered skirt hostess set, buttons no buttons 😀yay for the weekend.
I’m looking forward to making this. I am hoping to use fabric covered buttons from the fabric of the pants.
This video is AWESOME! I can't wait to make this! Definitely going to try a silk with some frog closures, as sewing button holes scare me
Can't wait to make this set!!