This was one of those patterns that was all over Instagram when they first came out – I have an aversion to making current trends. It’s the same with books – I tend not to read a book if everyone is reading it. However, with all the ice and snow coming in over recent days, I just wanted a nice snuggly make and when I saw this lovely fox print jersey on the Sew (Your Own) Wardrobe, I figured pyjamas were the perfect make and this is the only pyjama pattern I had; I rarely wear pyjamas. The difficulty was in finding a contrasting ribbing fabric that worked well with the print – everywhere I looked, it was out of stock. I finally found this red on the Fabric Godmother website and while it’s a little brighter than what I wanted, it works quite well.
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This was a lovely pattern to sew up. The Juno pyjamas are actually the only project I have made from the Make It Simple Book – none of the rest are really to my taste. All in all, you could make these in a couple of hours, although I split it into a couple of evenings as I rarely take more than an hour in the evening. By the time I am finished work, walk the dogs and prepare dinner the night is almost over and I don’t want to make Simon a sewing widower! My dedicated sewing day is Saturdays when Simon is at work.
I made no adjustments to the pattern – this is unusual for me, especially when it comes to the length as I am only 5 ft 1 – so if you were taller than 5 ft 4, I suspect you’d have to look at lengthening the arms and trousers. I made the full length in both the top and the bottoms and they really are the perfect fit – so comfy and cosy and they are Daisy approved! The quality of the cuffing fabric is great so it’s also super comfortable.
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The one technique to the pattern that worried me was the waistband – the fabric is stitched directly on to the elastic and then turned in on itself. I was concerned that these wouldn’t sit comfortably (they’re meant to sit a couple of inches below the natural waist) but I have to admit, they’re the best fitting, most comfortable pyjamas I have ever owned. Not that I have ever bought a lot of them, but I will never buy a pair of pyjamas again.
If you’re looking for a palette cleanser, this is a good one. And if you’re new to sewing with jersey, this is a good place to start as you’ll get to grips with all the basics, including neckbands.
These are gorgeous! About to start on mine, like you I held off until the hype had lessened. I’m 5 ft 7.5″ so will be checking my legs and arms for sure!
Hope you love them – I was all in the mood for cosy makes but now the sun is back – can’t win!