Do you spend a lot of time in your pajamas? I have to admit that I do spend way more time in them than I should. I usually put them on a couple of hours before bed, and then not change into something else until I've been up a couple of hours, so we're looking at about 12 hours a day! But, my sleepwear is definitely the most neglected part of my wardrobe. And based on what I see others sewing on their blogs, it may be the most neglected part of everyone's wardrobes, as I rarely see anyone posting pajamas! A few years ago, I did have a very posh set of coordinating polished cotton pajamas and a robe. I paid big bucks for it, but wore it until the fabric had holes and the print had completely faded. So, with that in mind, I set out to recreate something similar. The first step was the robe. Since I wanted this to be summer weight, I needed a pattern that was designed for woven fabric- a knit or fleece robe would be too hot. ...
Ann's Sewing Experiments