Tuesday 16 July 2013

PJ's Sewaholic Style

More sewing for my 'mini me' (don't tell her but I really wanted any excuse to make this pattern ... sssh).  It is winter here in NZ and there is nothing better than a warm pair of PJ's to hang around the house in.


I really love the piping feature of this pattern - I just think it adds a touch of class to the simple PJ.  Hey and who doesn't want to look their best when they go to bed!


I made the piping myself (using my new piping foot for my machine).  The only thing doing this is there is quite a bit of unused fabric.




This was really, really easy to do - in my opinion it was far easier to make piping than bias tape! I used a lemon yellow poplin from Spotlight.  The flannelette I also got from Spotlight, who by the way have a huge selection.


These PJs are really easy to make, with lots of straight line stitching.  The only fiddly bit is threading the elastic and tie through the waist band casing.


The legs have a decent amount of length on them.  I had to cut a good 2" off the bottom before hemming - these are a size 12.




Excuse the night photos, but I wanted to get some photos before she worn them to bed!

4 comments:

  1. This is a fun print. These look like great pj pants. I think I need to get the pattern...

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  2. The piping on these is so cool. I think they make a very cool accent.

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  3. Very cute - love the piping:) Looks like we are partners for the winter swap. Send me an e-mail at teresabuckthought@hotmail.com so we can get this swapping party started:)

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  4. Piping and animal print on PJs. Perfect. Lovely.

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