No not that Jim Jam
These Jim Jams!
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The idea of the pyjama party sew along was devised
by Did you make that in celebration
of Sewaholics new pattern the Tofino Pyjama pants.
I have a lot of pyjamas already – most of them
miss matched so I thought this was the best time to make a set.
In this picture I was looking at my cat Balthazar who messing around on the floor
So I invited him into the picture
He decided he was not ready for the blog (lots of pictures of him on my Instagram though)
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I found this pattern on Etsy – Weigel’s 2150. No
year marked but Vintage Patterns wiki suggested it was from the 60s so into the
shopping cart it went
At the local fabric store, the flannelette section
was full but disappointing. Lots of kitschy cartoons for winter, luckily I found
some sweet blue gingham – which I decided will do nicely.
These were the first pants I have sewn in 5 years,
so I made a muslin (calico/toile) first. But when I made the muslin, I decided I’ll
just make shorts so as to not waste too much fabric and of course I sewed them
upside down. The crotch was very bulky and I couldn’t work out why. A telephone
call to my mum confirmed my suspicion. So with that part out of the way, I
decided to cut into the flannelette.
When cutting I didn’t have enough fabric to put
the front piece onto the fold to cut, so there ended up being a seam down the
front. I took some off cuts, pleated it on either side and attached it to the
front to instead make it a focal point.
I also added some lace to the bottom edge and
cuffs of the pants just like in the picture.
The pants worked out very well – I like the high
waist as it keeps my back warm in the cold.
(And cause how many times have you woken up to
find your pyjamas up near your waist anyway?)
I’m yet to wear them as I was trying to keep them
neat for the photos, but im sure they will be very cosy!
Pyjamas are pretty good for new starters to sewing
– not only because you’re going to only wear them at home but also because they
don’t need buttons or zippers or any other tricky techniques
Did you join in the pyjama party too?
Great PJs! I love your blog; I've nominated you for an award.
ReplyDeletehttp://melodysews.blogspot.com/2013/06/liebster-award-thank-you-for-nominating.html
Thanks Lovely!
DeleteI got one of these Liebster awards before but i wasn't sure what to do with it! I guess ill need to do something about it now! xo
Awwww..cute kitty. Pretty pj's.
ReplyDeleteyes, cute until the teeth come out! haha thanks dear xo
DeleteLooks very cute!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern would also have been lovely:
http://www.burdastyle.de/burda-style/damen/nachtwaesche-retro-retro_pid_605_8949.html
Thanks! That is a really pretty pattern - thanks for the recommendation
DeleteOMG. They are absolutely brilliant. I've never seen PJs look so cool and groovy! Love your photos. Thank you so much for taking part!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen! I was so much fun to take part and i wouldn't have ever made pants ever without the motivation.
DeleteThanks for organising it!
Great PJs...I really love the lace touch
ReplyDeleteThank you! I ran out and couldn't add it to the sleeves! Oh well...
DeleteWow, these are seriously envy-some!
ReplyDeleteaww thanks! i like your jammies too!
DeleteI agree, *groovy* is the best word for those pjs. Love them!
ReplyDeletethank you! they are very groovy!
DeleteYou look too cute in those jim-jams, I love them! They look both comfy and pretty, something very important I think for pyjamas!
ReplyDeleteOh yes very important for them to be comfy! Ill hopefully dream of the other jim jam while wearing these ;)
DeleteWow!! They are sooo cute. That vintage pattern was a brilliant fine :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Im glad i found it too!
DeleteOh, these are fabulous! And the gingham was a good score, I think they are very 60's looking. Love the lace trim, as well, it sort of contrasts with the gingham, but really nicely! And, your kitty is adorable!!! My kitty says to say hi. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope your kitty isn't bitey like mine?
DeleteI'm sure the internet minders are all wondering what is happening in blogland with all these pajama posts today.
I've also started following you too! So great to find lots of new sewing friends
P.S. have also started following your blog through bloglovin'. That's the fun part about parties, pajama or otherwise, you get to meet all kinds of new folks!
ReplyDeleteGreat pajamas! I love the blue gingham.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah!
DeleteThese jim jams are AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Have you had a chance to finish your pyjamas yet?
DeleteHello, dear Catherine! As you can imagine I don't know much about sewing but I do know a thing or two about friendship and that's why I'm here. You have become too good a friend for me to stay away any longer, even if I can't offer much in the way of an intelligent comment on this particular topic.
ReplyDeleteI think you look fab in your pyjamas. Great job! I hope you didn't bump your pretty head on the ceiling while bouncing on the bed. I am a cat (and animal) lover and I hope you can coax Balthazar into making more appearances on your blog. Good night to you, Catherine, my dear friend!
Oh its ok! I knew that was going to happen with this blog, which is why i try to merge the two.
DeleteI didn't hit my head on the roof but when i saw the photo i was very surprised that i didn't!
Ill have to make a special post for Balthazar - he is a very independent little thing and shouldn't be overshadowed by sewing.
I love that you took your inspiration from the pattern design, you just made a blue version! They look very cosy :)
ReplyDeleteIm not a big pink or red fan, so i was lucky to find blue! thanks lovely!
DeleteWhat delightful pajamas! You pull off the style well!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I really like your bloomers too - ive had that pattern saved away for awhile i better get to making them
DeleteThese are so cute - I agree re higher waist being what's needed for sleepwear. I wouldn't have thought of making narrower leg pyjama bottoms but it works dead well. I may have to rethink my next pyjama sewing plans!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was thinking of making these narrower but then i realised it might not be so good for sleeping! Thanks for popping by!
DeleteI love this matching set! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteWhat awesome pyjamas! I didn't have time to join in this year but I am definitely in need of some vintage pj's.
ReplyDeletethanks lovely. anytime is a good time to make jammies! you could start this weekend!
DeleteEeeeee, the lace trim is fantastic! And much respect to you for having facing and darts on nightwear
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! just cause their jammies doesn't mean they can be neat right?
DeleteLove your blog! such a cute idea, the fabric choice for those pyjamas. Gingham PJs:definitely on my to do list now! Pyjamas in retail stores are so tacky. Love all your 60s makes, very inspiring!
ReplyDeletethank you! Such kind words! Pjs are so easy to make you'll be able to whip them up quickly without breaking a sweat!
DeleteThey don't come with Jimmy Page? Noooooo!!
ReplyDeleteYour jammies are so adorable! I want to make some now :)
Haha! I'm afraid Jimmy was otherwise unavailable...
DeleteJammies are so fun an easy to make! you should give them a go