Monday 6 June 2016

Fi Fi summer set

I treated myself to this pattern a while back in a winter sale. I have to say I absolutely loved making this PJ set by Tilly and Buttons


All of the neat and beautiful techniques are so well explained in the little booklet enclosed. It is fiddly but in an intimate close way that makes sewing really joyful and accurate.



The cotton poplin fabric is from White Tree Fabrics and I was delighted when it arrived. It was very reasonably priced at £6.50m and I expected it to feel cheaper than it was. It is a beautifully soft lightweight cotton. Unfortunately this pattern is sold out but there are many other pretty prints.



I am not modelling it because it is a birthday gift for my friend's 17 year old daughter who is size 8! so on the washing line it goes.



If you are making this yourself make sure you don't choose a fabric with a stripe as the back and front bottom pieces are cut on the bias so you will end up with a bit of a messy optical illusion. Small and ditsy is the way forward but I can already see the potential for a stash busting mash up set to have another go.


I only pinned the back straps on, that is for her to measure up and sew herself. I made a little card to accompany it with sewing and washing instructions. Very happy sewing indeed.

I have been away this last week so I will catch up with everyone's fabulous makes next week.

Thanks for looking. Jo x

19 comments:

  1. Fabulous pjs! I have so far not been tempted to make pjs or loungewear but this set might change my mind. Have a great week. x

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  2. That is a wonderful gift.
    love the fabric.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  3. Such a lovely gift, thoughtful.

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  4. I love them! What a nice gift. Oh, to have a little body again, haha. I'm sure she'll love wearing her pretty pj's.

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  5. What a very pretty present to make for someone x

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  6. Lovely fabric and a unique present. Lucky girl K xXx

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  7. So lovely.Nice to get a unique gift. My daughter in law designs childrens clothes for Next but was over the moon when I made a pair of dungarees for her 1yr old. Even put a picture of my grandson wearing them on her Facebook page.

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  8. These are so pretty! The fabric make these a lovely gift. How very thoughtful of you - I suspect these will be cherished!
    I have made myself a pair of these but I need to do some alternations to the pattern which I have never got around to just yet. Maybe in my summer holiday I'll give it a go.

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  9. That's really cute! And, so cool to hear how fun it was for you to make! Looks perfect for summer!

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  10. That looks very professionally sewn. Once her friends see it you may start getting requests.

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    1. I just followed the pattern but there were some nice techniques in there.

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  11. These are gorgeous. ..a lovely gift.

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  12. Fabulous! Great gift! Hope you enjoyed your time away.

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  13. Beautiful. I was admiring this pattern just the other day and wondering how easy it is to sew up. Thanks

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  14. Gorgeous, what a lovely gift. The fabric is lovely. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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  15. Doh! ignore my last comment. Perhaps Stupidly thought second set was for your daughter. So pretty and a lovely gift. You are very kind and thoughtful to sew for others.

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  16. I continue to admire your sewing skills, Jo, and the lovely gift you made! xx

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