Pajamas For Me Using Vintage Sheets

 I sewed something for me...to wear!   It has been ages since I have sewn clothing for myself.  I am still amazed!

I have picked up several vintage sheets to use as fabric yardage when out looking for 'finds' in estate sales and thrift stores and they have been 'calling to me' from the closet.   I decided that I needed summer nighties and I used a pattern that has been 'mellowing' in my pattern stash for several years:  Butterick 5061.  It is one of their 'History' patterns for night clothes.  I made the pants capri length and omitted the drawstring and just used elastic in the waistband.  I used wider-than-called-for Swiss edging so my neckline ruffle doesn't stand up but I like it better that way.  I used a contrast bias binding on the neckline and like it peeking out.  I like how the border on the sheet edge goes around the leg bottoms.  This sheet was soft but also sheer so I added a white cotton lining (modesty panel...I have children) half way down the front.

 They are cool and comfy and I feel pretty in them!

 The second pair is even softer than the first but the sheet is less sheer. I used a peasant blouse pattern for the top and the same Butterick pattern lengthened for the pants.  I have a large roll of that vintage nylon turquiose lace that was given to me by a friend years ago along with two other colors.  I was so happy to use it!

 This one is even more comfortable to sleep in!  We have several Pajama Days in kindergarten at my school and I could actually wear this second pair of pj's to school and feel okay.

My daughter saw one of the sheets (sage green...her favorite color) and asked that I make her a pair, too.  Having more fun in 2013 was one of my goals and these nighties were fun to make and wear! I know that they were a LOT LESS expensive than had I gone out and bought them!

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