I don’t know which was more fun, making the pyjama pants or modelling them. You see, I am already at a pyjama party of sorts: my sister and I have travelled from different parts of North America to visit my parents. There’s lots of crossword-puzzling, weekend-newspaper-reading, Sherlock-watching, and cereal-eating.
I asked my sister to take some photos of me, a plan which quickly became derailed due to lots of giggling. I tried to (clandestinely) jump on the pristine guest-bed with as quietly as I could, which of course only made us laugh more.
The pants themselves are great. I will be making lots more of these. The fabric was left over from a dress I made for a friend of mine. The pattern was NewLook 6321. This is a unisex pattern, so be forewarned! I cut out the smallest size and still had to take them in. I also cut a straight leg rather than a tapered one (who wants tapered pyjamas?).
I added in some extra touches – modelled after a favourite pair from Gap Body – including 2 inch wide elastic, a drawstring, and big cuffs. I wanted to make them at least a little bit fancy, so I added in some cute pleated-ribbon trim around the bottom of the cuffs. I LOVE them!
As always, my bedtime reading is The New Yorker. It’s a weekly subscription, so I’m always trying to keep on top of it!
Thanks to Karen for such a great idea! It was just the prompting I needed!
Those are super cute! Love! That’s an awesome jumping photo too
Ooh, so pretty! I love your jumping photos and can just imagine you and your sister giggling. Sweet.
Jumping on a bed in your parent’s house in your thirties is especially fun.
These are awesome! And you cut your hair, it looks great.
I did! Thank you! There was a bit of a mix-up with my hair dresser, so it was muuuuuuch shorter than I was planning, but I decided I like it!
brilliant photos and I the fabric is so adorable. loved your pjs.
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Love your pj’s especially with the pleated ribbon trim!
I just found your blog today and it’s so inspiring! you make the cutest clothes. It’s great how you show the pattern and give helpful tips that you’ve come across while making the piece.
Those are awesome! I think they’re my favourites out of all the jammies I’ve seen thus far! Love the colours and love, love, love the trim you’ve used at the hem. Keep bouncing!
Strangely, the ribbon was classified as “Kid’s Trim” in the store, but I thought it was grown-up and sophisticated!
beautiful fabric and pyjamas! I like the little ribbon detail
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Very nice PJs and you are never too old to jump on the bed or have a pillow fight!!!
I really like the ribbon at the bottom of the legs, adds such a lovely bit of detail. The fabric is beautiful too.
Oh these are just GORGEOUS! I love the print, and the added details – fabulous!
Wow – I love these! The fabric is gorgeous. It definitely looks like you had fun modelling them!
These are really pretty! So cool!
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