We were absolutely captivated by these stunning pajamas that Asmita crafted using two of our patterns and this gorgeous fabric. Here's our advisor sharing her thoughts in her own words:
"I’ve never been one for formal sleepwear, so I hadn’t put much effort into sewing myself anything fancy. That changed when I suddenly realized that Liesl's Montauk Trousers, with their elastic waist, would make incredibly comfortable pajama pants. And the Camp Shirt, another of Liesl’s patterns I’d been experimenting with, could easily serve as a top. Thus, I finally created my very first proper pajama set (as we call them in India).
My measurements: high bust 33", bust 34-35", waist 30", hips 39-40", height 5'4".
Starting with the top, I made it in size 4A/B, making my typical adjustments:
- A 1/2†forward shoulder adjustment
- Length shortened by 3†(I also altered the hem curve)
- Lowered bust dart by 3/4â€
- Reduced dart length by 1 1/2â€
Even after these changes, the shoulder width on the Camp Shirt was still slightly broad for me, so I further reduced the width by 3/8". (The blog has an excellent tutorial for this modification.)
However, the sleeves continued to pose challenges, as you can see in this picture of my muslin.
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I realized I hadn't accounted for my forward shoulder, meaning the sleeve curve needed to shift forward in the armscye. This required rotating the sleeve forward by 1/2". (Special thanks to Lyndsey for helping me figure this out.)
Other additions were straightforward: I included side slits for extra ease and added flat piping to the sleeves and pockets for a pajama top look.
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Moving on to the pants, the sewing process presented different challenges. I made a size 10 straight with the following alterations:
- Adjusted the leg shape by straightening both the inseam and outseam. The width of these pajamas is now 1 1/2†wider than the trousers as originally designed. (The blog offers another great tutorial for modifying pant leg widths.)
- The back rise didn’t quite fit my body shape. Liesl recommended comparing the back rise on these pants to a well-fitting pair of trousers (in my case, the Hollywood Trousers). I followed her advice and adjusted the Montauk curve by lowering the seam line at the bottom of the curve.
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To keep things simple, I omitted all pockets and just added flat piping to the pants’ cuffs. Both the sleeves and pants cuffs were done similarly to those described in the Oliver + S Sleepover Pajamas pattern. Honestly, I believe I could improve the fit of the pants further for my body type.
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As I continue sewing, I’ve noticed I focus more on fitting my upper body rather than my lower half. Creating these pajama bottoms was a revelation in that regard. They’re far from perfect, but I adore them. It also means I’m now motivated to work harder on ensuring I’m better-dressed even at night. The fabric is hand-blocked light cotton from @houseofekam. While it’s a bit too lightweight for pants, it’ll be perfect for sweltering summer nights."
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As I delve deeper into sewing, I find myself spending significantly more time refining the fit of tops and dresses than I do on pants. These pajama bottoms were a wake-up call in that sense. Though they’re imperfect, I cherish them. This experience has inspired me to prioritize improving my lower-body garment fits moving forward. The fabric is a delicate, hand-block-printed cotton from @houseofekam. Although it may be too thin for winter, it’s ideal for brutally hot summer evenings.
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