Making 1940s Pajamas - from a mens pattern!
Remember three weeks ago when I thought I would back to editing and business as usual in a week?
Well. Here were are three weeks later! I got my taxes done in the first week of July - and then I realized I was desperately in need of a break. It was really hard to muster up any motivation when getting back to things.
I think it was largely because my mom and I usually go on a little vacation around this time of year. That won’t be happening - because COVID. So I decided to treat myself to a staycation of sorts. I ended up doing a lot of filming (and sewing) over that week “off” - I was just working on what inspired me, not my to do list.
Then I had some appointments, and my brother came to stay. So I lost a chunk of this week, too. But I’ve also been working a lot on editing - finally. I got this video wrapped, along with the one about my peacock bodice. So that will be up tomorrow.
I’ve done a bit of project planning over the past few days, and I’m feeling much more enthused and prepared to tackle my to-do list. It’s amazing what a bit of time away can do! But because of that time off, I’m behind with responding to messages and emails. So I’m sorry for that - I’m working on it!
But the real point of this post is to share my first pair of PJs with you, one pair of many that I hope to share in the next month or two. This pair was made from a slightly altered version of Advance 8217 - a mens 1940s pattern.
And the finished pajamas look like this!
I hope you enjoyed watching them go together - this was probably my favorite pair to construct of them all. They went together really quickly and I love the contrast of the fabrics. I’ve gotten a lot of wear out of them already.
Also, this is how they look after being machine washed and dried - no ironing, just taking them out of the dryer promptly. I've been really impressed by how little they wrinkle!
I hope all is well with you and thank you for the support!
Comments (13)
Definitely lounge wear. That’s what I tell myself when I’m wearing pjs for weeks on end. Not the same pair. Obviously
I love the jammies, so cute! And congrats on getting the taxes done.
I want a pair too!!! Can't wait to see the others too. Who knew PJs could look so good!
🐙Great “lounge wear”!
Always amazed by your print combos! The colors work really well together, and the PJs look very cute. I liked the facing details, interesting construction method!
Thank you! Yeah it was a really clever design in terms of finishing the edges without much effort, or hand sewing!
I'm glad you took a week off to recharge! The PJs came out really cute, I love the pattern combo.
That is so cute! I was wondering why you lined the pants? Does it feel better that way?
Thank you! A few reasons - the first is just personal preference. I like slightly thicker shorts, and it helps weigh the really thin cotton down and keep it in place. Which is nice, especially for the high waisted design which can kind of..uh, ride up and lodge itself in certain crevasses lol! I also hoped it would prevent wrinkling in the wash since it would be a bit heavier.
So lovely. What a cute pattern and great colours.
I can’t believe I never thought to cut pockets twice so they don’t fray. I will definitely be borrowing that technique!
Yay! It gets a little bulky with the double layered rolled hem at the top - but I still way prefer it! It's so annoying clipping frayed threads poking out from the tops of pockets!
So cute. Can’t wait to see the rest.