Sunday, March 29, 2015

Pajamas Are Done!

Pajama Top



I finished sewing the pajama top!  I didn't have enough of the patterned fabric to make the yoke, so I used a coordinating solid colored cotton flannel for the yoke and the facings.  I think it works out well and helps to tone down the rather busy pattern.

I used buttons that were in my button stash (inherited from my mother!)  There were six buttons in the packet; perfect!  My sewing machine has a button hole foot and it would have been quicker to sew the button holes in the machine, but I chose to hand sew my button holes.  I just prefer to hand sew button holes using a closely spaced blanket stitch.  I find hand sewing to be relaxing and almost meditative.  I sewed the button holes yesterday and I sewed on the buttons this morning.

Here's the whole set:




Pajamas
I must say I am rather pleased with how it turned out.

I have one more length of cotton flannel fabric that I have bought.  I have plans to sew another nightdress with it.  Just not sure if I want to sew it now or wait awhile.

 

8 comments:

  1. Whoo-Hoo, Bless! Both of the pajama pieces came out really good! I know I said it before but I love the fabric- and I think the way you used the solid blue to make the yoke was fabulous! Great job! Enjoy your pretty PJ's!! :)

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    1. Dawn, thank you! Yes, the combination worked out well, didn't it? :)

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  2. Such a charming result, Bless. The plain fabric works so well to add a fashion touch to the top. Sometimes shortage of fabric or yarn can lead to happy outcomes.

    Bushlady

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I think the combination worked out well. I'm still amused the pants gave me such trouble! :D

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  3. Lovely pj's.. Know you will enjoy wearing them.. I like the solid yoke.. Very pretty..
    Hope your having a blessed Sunday.

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    1. Thank you, Judy. The pattern called for adding eyelet lace to the yoke, and sleeves, but I decided to omit that. I was tempted to embroider some flowers on the yoke, though!

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