As part of my efforts to spread the word about our Humble Sewing Center Blog, I’ve recently become a member/contributor to a number of online sewing communities.
The following post is the one I just shared on a site called: The Sew Weekly. Each week, the site owner provides us with a “challenge” to make something around a certain theme. This week’s theme was to choose an accessory like shoes, jewelry, etc. and create an outfit around it. (I chose “shoes”, which you can see in the photos/comments below.)
During 2012, I’ll be bi-posting my weekly “Sew Weekly Challenges” here & also there. Hopefully some of my creations/projects will provide you with new inspiration to get sewing and busting that fabric stash of yours!
The Facts
Fabric: Cotton Prints from Riley Blake
Pattern: pj pants – Simplicity 2503, pj top – self drafted t-shirt make-over
Year: 2012
Notions: elastic, pre-gathered eyelt
Time to Complete: pj pants – 2 hours, pj top – 45 minutes
First Worn: Jan. 8th – To Bed!
Wear Again? Yes! I love pj’s!
Total Price: about $30
This little pj ensemble was inspired by a pair of mary-jane style slippers (Simplicity 2278) that I made last year. The slippers started off as a sample for a couple of sewing classes I taught and have since become one of my favorite things to wear around the house. They are machine washable and very comfortable.
I guess from the types of fabrics I choose, you can kind of tell that I’m still a kid at heart. With mary-jane slippers as my inspiration, I decided to make my pj’s as “girlie” as possible. So, I added some eyelet trim to my pj’s pocket and also a contrast cuff to the pocket and to the pants hem. I enjoy seeing vibrant and colorful things and I really like how these pants turned out.
- My happy little pocket!
Once the pants were done, I had several ideas for a pj top. I ended up deciding on making my own version of a cropped t-shirt dress. Inspired by the bodice of the Colette Macaron dress, I cut off the trunk of an old t-shirt a few inches above my bust line. I then created a new trunk for my shirt out of a coordinating fabric and inserted the matching eyelet trim across the front seam where the new fabric and t-shirt meet.
It felt good to get a mental picture of what I wanted to do with the pants and top and then to see it through to completion. I love my new pj’s and I hope to have lots of “sweet dreams” whenever I wear them.
Thanks for reading! If you want to see more of what I’m making, please visit the Humble Sewing Center Blog where I’m always adding/creating new projects and free tutorials.
Love the whole idea. when i have my surgery and can use my hand again i will be very busy. Thanks SJ. 🙂
How cute! Love the fabric choice, I will be making these slippers ASAP
Jenny
How creative ! I love what you did with the T shirt top. the slippers are adorable along with the pj bottoms. I love pj’s too !!
You look super cute! great idea
Very cute, like the slippers may have to give them a try.
Love the pi’s. Want to try the slippers. Working on pot holders and pillow cases (satin) Ros
Thanks Ladies!
Good morning SJ love all ur blogs and find them useful as soon as i have hand surgery and am better will give ur pjs a big try i think they are so cute oh by the by my daughter is now home from Denmark for good. 🙂
Thanks Maw! Glad to hear your daughter is home for good! Have a beautiful day!
How adorable.. I would love to see a tutorial on the sweet little shoes.. What a fantastic outfit.. I love pj’s too!!! Happy sewing.
Where can I get the slipper pattern. Thank you
Hello! Thanks for checking out the blog. The slippers are a Simplicity pattern #2278. You can get it online at http://www.simplicity.com or at places like Joann Fabric & Hobby Lobby. The designer also has a variation of the pattern available at: http://www.ithinksew.com Look under: women kimono shoes Thanks!!! Jenny Gabriel