The pattern used is an out-of-print Jalie pattern for yoga pants: I managed to delete the image from my iPhoto, but you can see it here on the Flickr Group for the Thanksgiving Pajamas Sewalong.
Sizing: Typical of Jalie, all sizes, from little girls to large ladies are included in this pattern. I made a size T, which is roughly equivalent to a size 12/14 in the big 4.
Fabric Used: Black 11 oz Rayon Jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics for the main fabric. Blue 11 oz Rayon Jersey (sold out, sorry) for the waistband.
Needle/Notions Used: Stretch 65/9 needle. Two eyelets in white, 8 inch length of clear elastic, two 18-inch lengths of blue grosgrain ribbon. Standard poly-core thread.
Construction Notes: This pattern is very well drafted. I sewed the legs together, but I didn’t follow Jalie’s instructions for the waistband. Their instructions were more complicated than pajama pants warrant. Instead, I inserted the eyelets, then sewed the casing directly behind the eyelets.
I sewed ribbon to both ends of the clear elastic and inserted that into the casing.
After pulling it through the eyelets, I folded over the ends of the ribbon and made a narrow hem. Then I folded the waistband and attached it to the casing the same way I Install a Banded Neckline in Knits (Don’t bother with the interfacing. It’s not needed for this.)
Any changes? I raised the waistband by about 2 inches. I don’t like low-rise jammies – it gets cold on winter mornings!
Would you do it again? Would you recommend it? I would do it again. If you have this pattern, it’s definitely worth sewing up. It is quite low-rise, which (IMO) dates it a bit. But it is very easy to raise the waistline on it. Here’s a picture of the final pants
Conclusion: Now I have to find the pattern for the top. I think it’s up at the studio. Don’t you just hate it when you clean up and can’t find anything?
Happy sewing!
You did a wonderful job on your jammies. I can so relate to your “best laid plans” comment. I have had a painful breakup with the book I was planning to use for this sew-a-long. (see my blog for details – it’s too painful to relive again) .
janlynn, I feel your pain! I hate books like this that have cute details but skimp on things like patterns (duh!). Any way you can restart the project with a “real” pattern? The major pattern companies all have them in their catalogs–also I think someone posted a pattern that can be downloaded for free from the Simplicity.com site.
BTW, spelling error? I’m not seeing one unless you mean the spelling of pajama, which is the US spelling.
Jalie has that yoga pants pattern at a discounted downloaded rate in the out of date location on their website. I might buy it tomorrow because your pants look great!
They look great – love the eyelets! Yep – cleaning up can cause all sorts of problems!!
Those are so cute!! Can’t wait to see the top! My sewing plans got waylaid as well . . . I got my nightgown cut out but haven’t stitched a stitch yet! I really really really do plan to get the sewing machine set up today and get rolling on my jammies!
Thanks Ann for setting up this sewalong, it gave me the kick I needed to make my PJ top! Thanks to Mushywear too for posting on her blog about the sewalong.
I love the details of your pj bottoms, especially the blue eyelet and ribbon!
It was fun too to look at the flickr group photos, thanks for setting it up!
I love your P.J.s!! It makes me want to jump on board~ I just too much that I’m committed to right now.
Is there an end date for the sew-a-long?