Pajama Top

 

Pajama top

     I have three pairs of winter pajamas, two that I made and one that I bought.  One of the pairs I made are getting really beat up, the hems are fraying and the elastic is almost shot.  Therefore I figured I needed to make another pair.  

Embroidery detail

     When I was cleaning out all my sewing samples since I finished teaching, I found a pair of flannel pants that I had made.  They still fit, so I needed just a top to go with them.  I had an ivory colored knit in my stash that would work.  Of course to make sure the top went with the pants, I did am embroidery in the same colors as the pants.  I didn't have any of that flannel left so I just used a scrap of cotton fabric that was close in color.

Side seam

     The knit was a ribbed knit that wanted to keep stretching.  I set the differential feed on my serger to 1.8 to try to keep the stretch to a minimum.  I did sort of keep the stripes aligned at the side seams but the neckline stretched out horribly, glad it is only pajama top.

Neckline

Hem

      The embroidery design I used was a freebie from Designs by JuJu, Snow Princess Frame 2, 5x7 size.  I did use a lightweight fusible web under the appliqué piece as it was a little larger and I was worried about the texture of the knit fabric.  

Pattern

     The pattern I used was one I have used many times, Great Copy #420, classic fit small(bust) to medium(waist/hips).  It will be nice to have a new pair of pajamas to replace the one that is wearing out.