The Carolyn Pyjama pattern is one fantastic pattern investment. It is an expensive choice to make but I have had such great fun with it. Early in the year I made a full version including piping, pockets, collars, cuffs and faux fly. I really got to know the pattern and I can report that the light lawn fabric was ideal for sleeping in. I loved making them so much that I immediately set about making a second pair.
This time I used a cosy brushed cotton flannel and scaled down my style choices. I made the short sleeved and shorts version without piping and they flew together. Again another keeper.
Everything about the pattern is what I want from a pair of pyjamas: thigh room, 38mm wide elastic waistband, a collar that sits flat and superb sizing throughout.
I don't need any more now that I have a long and short sleeved set but I know I will definitely be revisiting this in a few years time to restock my sleepwear drawer. This sort of investment in sewing time and materials is a great way to feel like you are really sewing long lasting items.
Thanks for stopping by. Jo xxx
PS. I know I have cut the monkeys upside down but I can live with little monkeys crawling up me instead of dangling down me!
So cute, I don't think it matters which way they go monkeys swing about. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to have patterns you can return to and know they work well. x
That’s lovely. I thought the monkeys would be multi directional so it looks right to me.
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing and I’m sure they will get a lot of wear.
ReplyDeleteMonkeys should be every which way if you ask me, they are monkeys! You look very cozy in your new pj's!
ReplyDeleteSo enjoyed getting caught up on your every day creating, along with the girls' stitching and your mum's socks, Jo! It is exciting to watch your progress on your house...yay for the tiles and the hours and hours of painting and your caulking applicator :) The blue sweater, the girls' wonderful outfits, the tops and pajamas and quilting and berry pudding and adorable costumes for the party are each cause to celebrate! Please give your pup love pats from me as you train him. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric, I don't think it matters which way the monkeys swing.
ReplyDeleteThese are great and such fun.x
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! Such a wonderful pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove them. Pyjamas are always too short in the leg for me so I can really see the value in sewing your own pair.
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