I haven't been able to wear my favorite night attire - nightgowns - because
I used my TNT pants pattern - Burda WOF 8/98 #106. Originally, this was a pattern for wide-leg pleated-front pants with a wide curved waistband. I loved it just like that in a menswear wool, then I loved it in its flat-front incarnation in various bottom-weight fabrics including denim, and now I've turned it into comfy pajama pants.
The pattern making process was fairly straightforward. I put the side seams together at the widest point of the hip, traced the front and back curves, extending them upwards for a cut-on casing, and ignoring the waist darts. I narrowed the hem to just under 20", pivoting at the crotch point (both front and back) and tracing the inseam down to the hem. Then I cut off the bottom 4" for the contrast, and added seam allowances all around.
This pair is made in black Kona cotton from the stash. The zebra print is from a piece left over from my first quilt. I was hoping to get a pair made from the zebra fabric but there wasn't enough for that. However, there is plenty left still for trim so just know you'll see it again.
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Inspiration:
Gail said in a recent comment: "you are too young and beautiful to hide in grey and black. Be sure to add some colour". True, I do usually shy away from much color, but I do wear colorful scarves. So what could I wear when a scarf is not appropriate/desired? How about simple sleeveless shells out of these three three lovely fabrics (I think you'll agree that they are colorful, or at least more colorful than my usual fare):
They will turn my 6-PAC plan into a 9-PAC. It should be interesting.
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Pursuit of happiness:
Home-made bread. Simple dough of water, salt, yeast, and flour. The scent of freshly baked bread in the air. The crunch of the crust. The soft, moist, substantial crumb. I love it.
8 comments:
Čierne pyžamo?! Spať treba v ružovej, milá princezná. =)
As someone who prefers jammies to a nightgown, your pants look sooo comfy! Can't wait to see your shells. I especially love the top red and pink print.
Love the zebra trim!! Must make a pair myself - they are a winner.
If only my daughters were so obedient! love your pjs and your fabric choices.
These pj's look very comfortable "and" stylish :)
Pretty nightwear. Sure beats my big t-shirts and worn out jammie bottoms!
Well lovely lady, these are a great replacement. Gorgeous.
Beautiful garment. It's fun to see how this model included zebra stripes on the bottom of her pajama pants. Nice touch.
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