After I finish up my current projects this weekend, I’m planning on making some retro-inspired pajamas and bathrobe. Except for the “pink flowers couch pajamas” that I made a couple of years ago (and I can’t find the post about it), I’ve bought my silky-like pajamas from Macy’s and my bathrobe is a faux terry cloth thing from Target. The pajamas end up fraying at the seams and the bathrobe does not feel elegant. I bought it several years ago when I went to a retreat and it fit into my suitcase.
I’ve decided it is time to go semi-glam in my nighttime attire. I’ll eventually work up to totally glam, but I think this is an ideal first step. And, speaking of steps, I’m thinking I should ask for marabou slippers for Christmas. What do you think?
I prefer the regular ol’ style of pajamas but I want them in a silky fabric. I don’t do flannel anymore. I used to wear flannel because I’m always so cold and I love how snuggly flannel is but then we started using flannel sheets in the winter and all I can say is “flannelgraph.” The solution is to wear flannel backed satin. Glam on the outside, snuggly on the inside.
I’m debating whether to just by some the flannel backed satin from JoAnn’s (and use my 50% coupon) or to buy the kasha lining from MacPhee Workshop. When the dollar was stronger, it was a no-brainer. I could order the lining for what seemed like dirt cheap, even with the shipping. But here’s the rub: The kasha lining is such a better quality than the JoAnn’s that I will probably be disappointed with the outcome. But, the kashi will be $135 CAD + shipping because I’ll need to order 9 meters.
I think I’ll run down to the garment district next weekend and see what is available at Michael Levine.
Anyway, here are the two patterns I will be using:
Butterick 6837, view C, F for the pajamas
And Butterick 5152, View B for the robe
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