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Practice Pajamas

12/12/2012

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Finally! A project to cross off my list! Is it oversharing if I tell you I wore these to bed last night? Cause I totally did. And, it was AWESOME!
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To make these, I used the pajama top from Advance 6567 and cut the pants from  Simplicity 9330. My primary purpose for combining the patterns was to eliminate the SUPER high rise of the waist allowed for in the Advance pattern. I prefer to wear my loungewear just below my natural waist, not at my bra line.  

Ultimately, I still wacked three and a half inches from the rise of the Simplicity pants. I'm sure an averaged height person wouldn't need to make the same modification, but I'm a shorty. It probably goes without saying that I also needed to crop a solid four inches from the leg length in order to keep from stepping on and tripping over the pant cuffs.
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I'm enamored with the little details incorporated into the design of this pattern. The curved cuffs, the collar, the pocket, the piping! They're fabulous!
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The 'plan' is to make three more pairs of pajamas before Christmas. (I know, this seems a little unreasonable given my marked level of sewing productivity over the last year) I would have jumped head first into the deadline pj's  but there were so many new (to me) elements of construction in these; I felt I needed a test-run to work out the kinks. I really do feel like I'm better prepared now than I would have been otherwise. There are a couple further changes I've noted for future reference, like my top button can be a bit closer to the top, and I think it would be worthwhile to tack the cuffs in place. 
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The fit on these is FAB. I think having Midge around to hold my pattern pieces up against and try my progress on as I worked really helped in this regard.  
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If you hone in on the shoulder seam, you can see the imperfections I mentioned during my progress report. It's not overtly obvious. But I do see room for improvement. I cannot wait to try the tips and techniques the ladies over on the Ravelry sewing forum offered up.  
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The fabric is a 100% cotton, Cozy Flannel purchased from Hancock Fabrics on Black Friday. *DEALS* If I remember correctly, it was priced approximately $2.50 a yard.  And, I required a FULL four yards to complete this project, plus 6 buttons and 1.25 packages of piping. 
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I am way oversharing today.... bellybutton..... bum shot.... 
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If you can't tell by the number of pictures I made Mike take, I'm pretty pleased with myself and this project. 
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Speaking of pictures, didn't he do a great job? I was quite impressed with his photography. 
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And, for S&Gs gratuitous puppy pictures. They were so curious while we snapped shots, that is, until I dragged them into the frame. Dulce, (above) is particularly terrified of the camera (brooms, the vacuum, thunderstorms, etc...).  Danger, well, he's pretty cool, unless we're dealing with other dogs, taking a ride in the car, or headed toward the bath.   
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One more before I go. Because, afterall, it is Wednesday, which means it's time to show our WIPs. 
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Ok. enough already. :-D See you soon! 
35 Comments
Regula link
12/12/2012 12:53:29 am

Great pyjamas! Well done. Regula

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 03:07:57 am

Thank you!

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Elisabeth Andree link
12/12/2012 02:42:10 am

Your pajamas are great, I LOVE the cuffs. Well done to you and to Mike for taking the pictures. And your dogs are adorable:)

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 03:09:15 am

Thank you so much! I'll be sure to relay your sweet compliments to Mike and the dogs. :-D The cuffs are quite possibly my favorite detail!

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Judith
12/12/2012 04:06:57 am

You should EXTREMELY pleased with yourself. These are awesome!

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 04:14:52 am

Thank you, Judith! It's so lovely of you to say such nice things!

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Evie
12/12/2012 04:19:25 am

These are adorable! You did a great job, and they look super comfy!

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 06:31:40 am

Thank you! And, they are very comfortable.

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Chris link
12/12/2012 04:32:35 am

I keep dreaming about making PJ bottoms, because in my case the rise is never high enough and the length hits at my lower shin! Yours are adorable!

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 06:33:08 am

Oh, I hope you do make some pj's to fit you! I don't think you would have any issue with the rise or length if you tried the Simplicity pattern I used. And, if you needed more length, it would be very easy to add.

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Steph @ Smiles Through Miles link
12/12/2012 05:14:47 am

Super cute! In middle school my mom let me buy this adorable fabric with eggs, bacon and toast on it. I had full intentions of making a pair of PJ's just like yours on my grandma's sewing maching after taking one Consumer Science (AKA Home Ec) class.

Needless to say, they were never made- and I'm 25 now! I still think they would have been awesome though.

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 06:35:15 am

I think that fabric sounds wonderful! I think that would make awesome pj's.

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Maria from Cuddle Bug Kids link
12/12/2012 05:53:09 am

Wow! I absolutely LOVE your pj's!!! I haven't made a pair since college and never with the lovely details you have like the thin piping and front pocket! I'm super jealous and now feel the need to add that to my list of future projects!!! Tell your hubby he did awesome! Mine does quite terribly and I think it might just be so I won't ask him again!

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 06:38:12 am

I will be sure to let Mike know how well received his photo taking skills have been. He's had to deal with his fair share of complaints (from me) about his photos. I keep telling him, practice makes perfect. :-D

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steph link
12/12/2012 05:57:03 am

I can NOT believe you made those.....they are PERFECT!!! (My sewing skills are SOOOOOO limited! jammie bottoms---I've done, but would never have my picture taken in them!!!) Great job!

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Michelle link
12/12/2012 06:39:21 am

Oh, thank you. :-D You're too kind!

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Spinster Beth link
12/12/2012 08:21:40 am

I would totally walk out to check the mail in those pjs!

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:14:46 am

LOL. That makes me feel better about having take the dogs outside last night while wearing these. :-D

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Lynn link
12/12/2012 08:24:59 am

Those pajamas are AMAZING! I love them! And the yellow piping? Perfection.

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:15:40 am

Thanks, Lynn! I wasn't sure about the yellow piping until I attached it, and now I love it.

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Triona link
12/12/2012 10:06:51 am

Those are ADORABLE. I really, really wish I could sew at all. Sigh. Knitted pajamas would just not be the same.

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:16:49 am

Awe. I bet you could sew. You're so talented, it doesn't seem like a stretch to think you would be as gifted at sewing.

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sezza link
12/12/2012 12:44:28 pm

Those are awesome pyjamas, I'm not surprised you love them so much!!

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:17:26 am

Thanks, Sezza! :-D

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Charlotte link
12/12/2012 12:58:14 pm

Those are really great! And that fabric is so pretty. Great job with them!

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:18:45 am

I love this fabric too! Mike thinks it looks like something somebody's Great Aunt Margaret would choose. :-D What does he know, right?

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stitchingirl link
12/12/2012 10:18:49 pm

I love those pajamas!! The fabric is so pretty and your piping is great! I have made pajamas for my kids, but not for me. I think it might be time :o)

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:19:37 am

Oh, I think you deserve some selfish sewing and a pair of pjs to call your own!

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Susan link
12/13/2012 12:57:42 am

Your pajamas are SO PRETTY and your Christmas tree is SO PRETTY and your dogs are SO PRETTY! I want to snuggle Danger's black velvety sticking-up ears.

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:21:07 am

And, you're so pretty too! Thank you for your flattery! And, Danger would totally let you snug-up with him. :-D

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Maude link
12/13/2012 01:10:12 am

O.M.G. Your pyjama is so cool !! I love it :)
Great job !!

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:21:44 am

Thank you!!! :-D

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Allison link
12/13/2012 11:14:35 pm

Wow, those are absolutely fantastic! I have the opposite problem of being super tall so I've never been able to buy a set of pajamas in a store. I might have to make my own!

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Michelle link
12/14/2012 01:23:22 am

We struggle with pants being too short for Mike. I think you guys get the short end of the stick. At least I can hem. :-D If you do make pjs, I hope I get the chance to see them up on your blog. :D

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Reana Louise link
12/17/2012 05:43:19 am

My god, these are amazing! I am having some serious pyjama envy right now!

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