Butterick 6296 Lisette Pyjamas for Lidia (B6296)

Lidia requested some 'proper' pyjamas for her camp.

Lisette Butterick 6296 pyjama pattern to the rescue!

This is a truly lovely pyjama pattern and now I have adjusted the pattern to suit us it is awesome!

I purchased this shibori look tie dye fabric  for Lidia, from Bendigo Spotlight, with this project in mind.
Completely inspired by the ones Shelley made her Mum 

For Lidia, I made the size 10 with the shoulder seam narrowed by 1.5cm tapered back to original sleeve allowance by the arm pit.
I also shortened the leg considerably, these bad boys are long!

I went all out with the piping and I love the result.

To pipe the back yoke, neaten your raw edges, attach your piping, sew and top stitch.

I used piping on the pocket too but I enclosed the raw edges.
I also finally made a pocket template to gather the pocket bottom curve perfectly.

The pattern talks you through sewing a separate waistband and then having overlocked edges on the inside. I prefer to 'wrap' my waistband for a clean finish.

I do the same with the cuffs.
Seriously, these pyjamas are a full on sew, you want them as nice as possible,

We love them!

They are almost too short but as Liddy wears them down on her hips they are fine!

I love the 'butt piping'

AND IT HAS POCKETS!

~Lidia's Verdict~
These pyjamas are so lush. The fabric is absolutely beautiful and just lovely to wear.  I love the shibori dying technique and I can appreciate the time taken to get these patterns as we did some Shibori work in our home economics class. I think the pattern is a really nice style and fits me well. I love the little piping details on both the bottoms and top. The buttons, picked by mum work perfectly with the colours of the dye. 


I had these made as I annually get a fancy pair of new pyjamas sewn. I get them made just before camp so that on camp I have fresh new clothes to wear. This year on camp we stayed in cabins which at the start where very hot but when the sun went down were rather cold. These pyjamas were awesome as; because they breathe I didn’t get hot and was able to keep my body mostly protected from the mozzies and also as when it was cold they did well keeping me warm in my sleeping bag. These are definitely my favourite pair of pyjamas made for me so far and I have convinced mum to make me a pair of summer ones in the same fabric so that I can wear them all year round and in the mild weather I can swap them around so that I have shorts and a long top or a short sleeved top and pants. I really love them thank you Mumma x

~My Verdict~
All the heart eyes for these, we love them so much.
With our alterations the fit is spot on and I have altered the pattern so we good to go for another pair.
I do add interfacing to the pocket top, collars and cuffs as I think the extra firmness is a nice touch.
I purchased 5m of this fabric and I pleased to say I could #ninjacut a second pair in the 'shortie' style, so Lidia can mix and match.


      Thank you for reading..... xx Nicole 

OOP Kwiksew 1556 pyjamas AND OOP Kwiksew 1692 and Mini Hudson Secret pyjamas for Beatrix

 Trixie found some very cute flannelette in the remnant bin at Spotters and wondered if there would be enough in the cut to make a pair of bunny japamas.

There was!

Kwiksew 1556 with a twist!

I made these Harry Potty pyjamas for a dear friends daughter and drafted a size especially to suit her her slim build and long legs and I figured it would work for Trixie.

I piped the collar and the pocket with black readymade piping and stitched down the facings for a neater finish. The buttons are clear plastic (very sturdy) Although the directions didn't call for it I like to interface the collar, facings and pocket top. I use a very soft interfacing so it is still comfortable to wear and sleep in.

I also interfaced the cuffs but used my method to attach them.

I interface the cuff, then apply piping to the edge, adjusting it to fill the seam allowance. Sew the cuff, press the sewn seam open and the piping edge down. Then I attach the cuff to the inside, flip and topstitch in place.

Much neater!

Trixie approved pyjamas.

Warm and snuggly

With just a little bit of growth.

But sometimes a girl doesn't want to look like she is in pyjamas. She needs secret pyjamas.

Super comfy and sewn from your sisters tracksuit (to blogged)

 left over fabric.

The fabric is French terry I picked up on a runout at Spotlight for $3/m. I added a Cricut  label to the jumper front (made by Lidia) to further disguise its double life.

I used Kwiksew 1692, leaving the tunic length but omitting the hip band.

The black French terry bottoms are the tried and true Mini Hudsons 

with another Cricut stencil on the thigh.

This outfit is just the job for Friday night dash to the beach. Comfortable to travel it, neat enough to stop at Kingston for a hot chocolate and perfect to crawl straight into bed after a quick teeth brushing session at Bosuns.

Thank you for reading, stay safe and well, xx Nicole 

Oliver+S Sleepover Pyjamas for Matilda

Tildy has just had a school camp.

She was just a little bit excited....

A camp means new clothes, something special to show your chums.
The children predominately wear school uniform but casual clothes are allowed for selected activities.

Tildy wrote a list (she loves a list, just like her mummah)

First item was new pyjamas.

Image from the O+S website

Oliver+S Sleepover pyjamas

I sewed Matilda the size 10 and they are a wee bit big BUT we are coming into Summer so I wanted some growth room.
The cuffs can fold up if the drag on the ground.

The fabric is a flannelette from Spotlight, Horsham. We popped in one day and they had a sale where if you purchased the bolt, you only paid $2/m (and as I have a VIP, it was further discounted).
I think there was around 15m on the roll. It is quite narrow and my other, adult pyjama pattern Lisette B6296 is fabric hungry, so that won't last long!

Matilda chose black piping and clear buttons to make the fairy cakes 'pop'.
I was going to use pink piping and white buttons with each stitched in a different colour embroidery floss.
Piping can complicate a project but this is one in which it makes it easier.
Adding piping makes it easier to turn the edge of the facing.

~Tilly's Verdict~
I absolutely love the shape and pattern of the pyjamas.
I chose the clear buttons because they looked cooler than all of the other buttons that we tried, I also chose the black piping to make the fabric pop out more.

The first night on my camp we went to the kitchen and I was in my pyjamas and an older lady said that I definitely had the best pyjamas in my whole class [18 in all not including me] I felt extremely special.

~My Verdict~
A lovely sew, like all O+S patterns.
I prefer a pj pattern with a collar but Tilly really likes these. I have found my older children prefer flannelette pj bottoms and a t-shirt top so I assume this shirt falls more into that category.

The cuff is cut in two (to allow for directional print when folded up) but I prefer to cut mine as one.
I add my piping to the flat cuff and then sew it, enclosing all the raw seams.
I often think I should add sleeve cuffs as well.
The legs are cut in one piece, without a side seam, so are very comfortable. You do have to open up the fabric and cut one leg at a time so you need to be aware of the direction of the print.
Liesl Gibson drafts a good bottom. She has an excellent rise with sufficient booty room but the legs are not baggy.
I suppose that is why, even though I have a selection of pj patterns (current and vintage Big4) I keep coming back to this one.

Thank you for reading... xx N

Lisette Butterick 6296 (B6296) PJ's for Zara

More #ninjacutting more #zaragoestouni sewing.

I had a good size piece of linen left over from Zara's dress so I offered her pyjamas.

Lisette pyjamas another pattern from the Liesl Gibson stable.

I had made them before  for Elsa.
When I forgot to pipe the underside, doh!
After a year of wear, Elsa reported that the dropped shoulder style became quite annoying.

Enough so that she can't sleep in them.

I trimmed an inch, tapered back to nothing at the notches, on Zara's and that has improved the fit remarkably.
Please note, Zara and Elsa have my narrow shoulders but when I lay these on some RTW pjs they do have a very wide shoulder. 

The linen continues to soften beautifully and the white river stone buttons are very elegant.

I made Zara the straight 14 for the bottoms as she wanted to be comfortable and I didn't want strain put on the linen.

~Zara's Verdict~
These pyjamas are absolutely divine.
So comfortable and very expensive looking. They are a very luxurious pair of pyjamas. Mum did a lovely job, thank you Mum!

~My Verdict~
A very nice pyjama pattern now we have it sorted. The pattern goes together well although I prefer to inclose my raw edges for a neater finish so I go with my own method on the cuffs.
Very good piping instructions.

I have since made Elsa a Winter pair in flannelette and be warned, the legs are soooo long. Elsa is 5'4'' and I did shorten the pattern but they are still dragging on the ground. I didn't realise until after I had piped and sewn the cuff...

A good pattern though and I do recommend it, just aware if you are petite you may want to check the shoulder fit and leg length.

So, from 4m of linen, a pair of pyjamas, a dress and a toddler hat (yet to be sewn) #ninjacutting for the win!


xx N