Sunday, August 4, 2019

Linen Carolyn Pajamas for Summer

I made a pair of linen pajamas for summer. The pattern is the Carolyn Pajamas from Closet Case Patterns. I made View C, which has shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. 


I love these! I usually sleep in oversized t-shirts that my husband gets free from work and comfy shorts that I also use for working out. It's nice to have real pajamas! I would love to make a few more sets and wear them every night. But there are so many other things to sew, I doubt I will make a full pj wardrobe this summer. 


I especially love the shorts. Every time I wake up wearing them, I want to keep them on all day. I've started sewing a knee-length pair in a different linen fabric. I also want to make some daytime shorts using this pattern, lengthening it by an inch or two.


I decided to use snaps instead of putting on buttons, and I love the little pop of red. I don't use snaps very often, and it was pretty cool how fast they install. I don't mind sewing buttonholes and buttons, but it does take a lot longer than attaching snaps. Plus it's fun to hammer the snaps. I used this snap setter and it worked perfectly. 




This is the linen I used: Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed Classic Wovens Linen Stripes Black Fabric from Fabric.com. It's great for keeping cool and comfortable to sleep in.


 Do you like making pajamas? Have any favorite patterns I should try?