I watched this a week and a half ago - now I am starting my pjs! Came back because I couldn't wrap my head around the pocket instructions! So clear and such a great view! THANK YOU!
Lauren, these Pj"s are gorgeous! I loved the sew along tutorial even though it is completely out of my very beginner level. Seeing you sew with such delicacy and neatness really inspires me to try harder, take my time and be as precise as possible. Also I feel like I always learn something new watching your videos. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you so much Marlene! Making this video was a reminder to my self to slow down and take things one step at a time-- I'm so glad you find my videos informative! Have a great weekend!
I did these pajamas as my first ever sewing project, and I liked it so much that now I'm making 3 more sets for Christmas presents. You can do it! For me the hardest part was the shirt pockets, which is why I'm watching this video. You can do the whole thing with this tutorial!
I would be proud of myself if I could finish a project like this too! The pants are enough for me to try wrapping my head around~ The shirt can be for another day lol
Thank you for this video! I’ve struggled with the pattern (or parts of it) for years. Your video made it incredibly easy to understand and, now that I get what I’m doing, I’m really enjoying the sew! Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for making this video. First time to find you as I was searching for Closet Core Carolyn Pj’s! I just cut the first pair of short ones out of linen with contrasting linen piping and thought I’d find someone who had already sewn them! You do a wonderful job of teaching and a joy to listen to your voice. Thanks so much. I’ll sew them up in the morning!
I have not touched my sewing machine since September and have only been making quilt tops but after watching this video several times I made a pair of pj pants. Love the piping and the pockets so much! I even added piping to the pocket edge which is super cute and fun. Thanks for a great tutorial!!!
I started these pjs about 3 years ago. I got stuck on a couple of things and gave up. I don’t do much garment sewing. I decided to start again today and your video was so helpful 😊 I should finish this today…..finally 😂
This was so helpful as I completed the shorts version of these as my first garment sewing project ever!! Couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!!
Thank yo so much 4 showing me how to sew this PJ set Lauren! I'm also a beginner to sewing and watching you sew soo neatly inspires me to keep trying❤. Always watching from Suriname🤗
These are the most comfy pj’s I have ever made. I have them in linen and a wonderful cotton. All three are worn over and over! You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I've felt completely intimidated by the idea of making pyjamas but it now feels like something I might be able to do! Creating this video must have taken you ages.
Ahhh love this! I was looking forward to your sewalong; thank you for taking the time to put it together! Your pajamas came out lovely! The pop of piping looks great against the darker fabric 🤍💙🌸
Thank you for this video. I am currently making some pyjamas very like this and attaching piping which I have never done before. It's helped me so much. Your instructions are very clear and great to see the project from beginning to end.
Thank you so much for a great tutorial. The shorts went together fine based on the instructions, but I was really struggling with the pocket and the collar. Your video was much clearer.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial, it was so helpful. I just sewed the pyjama bottoms today and it turned out nice. I am 5' 2" so the pant legs were too long for me, I have to cut off about 1.5 inches, will fix it tomorrow 😊
Love your calming vices and videos. A tip : at end of the stitching sew on a piece of fabric , so you don’t need to cut the tread again & again , so it won’t be waisted . Hope you don’t mind
I am really looking forward to sewing this pattern. Thank you! And may I ask... are you intentionally cutting your fabric with scissors rather than a rotary cutter for some reason, or just habit/convenience? I love cutting with scissors but recently started using the rotary cutter more often because my confidence was shaken. I was hearing more and more that the scissors method leads to a less accurate cut. My projects tend to lean towards Imperfection no matter what I do (LOL), but I started to think it was my scissors. Any insights to the scissors vs. rotary decision? Many thanks.
Question for ya, I don’t have a serger so how someone like me make the stitches last longer and stronger? I hope that makes sense, I am totally noob and don’t know the “correct” terminology just yet but I’m learning by watching your beautifully crafted videos!
Hey Stephanie! I used a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine before I had a serger! You can set the stitches to be more close together, and it finishes the edges of seams nicely! The only real difference is that it wont cut away the excess fabric, so just trim your seam beforehand if you like. I hope this helps! ❤️
These are so beautiful!! Thank you for this very clear sew-along! I haven’t finished watching it yet, so I apologize if this is covered, but: It looks as though you are using a woven cotton fabric. Do you think these could also be made with a soft knit, and if so, would the sewing process be much different? Thanks!
I am having difficulty sewing the lapel collar. My corner did not meet nicely but I will try again with a cotton fabric this time. I don't know why I thought making this pajama with a silky fabric on my first run would be a good idea..... lesson learned, and I am new to garment sewing lol
I have all my stuff ready to make these pjs including the piping. You made a lovely set. Gorgeous infact. What is the rise like on the bottoms as in trousers I usual add 1 inch to the crotch depth?
Thank you so much Bev! I find them a little lower rise (they sit more on my hips than my waist) so if you prefer higher rise, definitely add a bit. Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you. Is your fabric a quilting cotton? It looks so pretty and smooth after being washed. I'm sure you ironed it, but does it get all wrinkled after wearing the pjs? Thanks again!
When you do a zig zag stitch, do you do the ‘zig’ on the fabric and the ‘zag’ at the very very edge, or away from the fabric, kinda onto the sewing machine plate? It’s details like that I need as a beginner? Maybe I’m asking too many questions and should just try it. 😂
You want the entirety of the stitch on the fabric. Zigzag isn’t overcast. Your machine may have an overcast stitch and that works best with an overcast foot.
How many hours do you think this took? Sadly I'm a size 24. I think I'll need to resize a pattern. Haven't been able to find a lovely pattern like this
Oh my god! Your pattern does come in a plus size 24! The measurements are perfect. How much give does it have? Or should I size up? (Thrilling that I can size up)
Ah, I'm so glad this size inclusive pattern found you Janet! I made this based on my measurements, and I find it nice and roomy in the shirt. The legs of the PJ pants don't have as much ease as some, but still comfortable and not restrictive. I'd recommend sewing your size based on the measurements. Let me know how it goes!
I’m watching this video to see if I can REMOVE stitches to let DOWN the pants and sleeves on my plush PJ’s I got. It appears that I can’t for fear of losing the entire cuff off of both legs and sleeves. Am I correct? 😢
I’m so confused on the pattern I have. I found an old elderly woman on Facebook giving away her patterns, and these are all 60s-90s and the pants cut out is different from everything I’m seeing. It’s just one monster slab and one side of the pattern says front and the other back. Idk how to trace it onto fabric
