I was supremely flattered when Heather of Closet Case patterns contacted me to ask if it was ok toname her latest pattern after me… wow, seriously?!
Yep, I inspired pyjamas! Honestly
I’m not sure why I find that borderline hilarious, but there it is!
finger on the pulse of what everyone is currently needing to wear and sew.
little fitted designer dresses, and have often thought that the working woman can do no wrong
by sewing up nothing but little Vogue dresses for her office/working wardrobe…
so smart and stylish and absolutely perfect for a businesswoman’s life. but here’s the thing, the number of people
working from home has increased significantly over the last few years and
comfortable loungewear is definitely a thing that work-from-home peeps are
stocking up on for their working life, not just for their after hours life. A few years ago, who’d have thought it? But
now totally this is a real trend. I
mean, I work from home myself. And although I need and want to dress up smartly for many things in my life, my real wardrobe workhorses lean towards the easy-to-wear and casual.
minimum chance of ripping or restraint while one is unconsciously flailing about, but Heather’s new
Carolyn (pinch me!) pyjamas have a slightly sleek and tailored air to them; a body
skimming rather than blouse-y line, that in the right fabrics one could happily
wear outside the house if one so wished.
Without looking like one is wearing pyjamas!
a silk/cotton for the collar and cuffs.
The little shorts are in a soft, lightweight polycotton. These were all from the remnant table at
Fabulous Fabrics.
pockets. The pockets are the same fold-back design
that Heather used in her Ginger jeans, which was the
very first time I had come across pockets like this in my 40+ yrs of sewing . Yes, really!
I’m starting to think of them as her signature pockets.
So… do I love the Carolyn pattern, well heck yes! The shirt especially is an easy classic shape and tres chic, in my opinion. I will definitely be making both pieces again, maybe even as actual pyjamas!
As for my fabric choices for my test sample here… well, I was using all remnants and my favourite part is the sheer and floaty, leaf organza sleeves, and I also love the strength of the black accent collar and cuff details. However while the roughly textured, stone silk hessian seemed like a good idea at the time, now I’m not so sure if it’s letting down the rest of the ensemble. Hmmmmm. I’m gonna wear it for a while and sleep on it – by that I mean figuratively not literally, of course! but don’t be surprised if a dye job or small subsitutory type of refashion happens on this bit in the near future!
Details:
Set; the Carolyn (eek!) pyjamas by Closet Case patterns, shirt in silk hessian, poly organza, silk cotton; shorts in polycotton
This pj top is gorgeous….and you could team it with a skirt easily. Beautiful work!
I think this ensemble is absolutely gorgeous Carolyn. Never heard of silk hessian, but it looks chic rustic with that sheer sleeve – nice one! I had hoped to have a surgical technique named after me, I invented it, but the Dr stole the limelight – same old eh?
Love those sleeves. The whole outfit is gorgeous. I would never have thought to combine those fabrics but it totally works. Congratulations on having a pattern named after you.
That pyjama top! I'm in love ! Congratulations on having a pattern named after you! X
These are the most chic pyjamas I have ever seen! I'm looking forward to sewing your namesake!
I really like the pattern – your combination is very stylish. However, I have decided not to purchase PDF patterns. It is a cumbersome job to assemble and wastes much paper. Perhaps this will be sold as a paper pattern in the future.
I really, really like this. I have almost stopped wearing pjs and have gravitated just to wearing yoga shorts and tees. Kind of like my stay-at-home uniform! LOL However, this has peaked my interest. I absolutely love the collar. You have such a gift at fabric coordination. That is an area that I really struggle with.
Beautiful outfit from remnants! I love it – that collar and those cuffs could go anywhere!
Now I understand why these pyjamas were named after you! Your version is totally gorgeous. I also work from home and my uniform is loungewear except for when I leave the house. These pyjamas is just what I needed right now.
Great pattern! I am not surprised that it was named after you 🙂 This set look very luxurious! I would proudly wear it outside the house.
Looks gorgeous as it is… Love the top!
Pyjamas my arse, they are gorgeous, of course you should wear them out!! Pop on some black sandals and off you go… Very Luxe, I love them. Jo x
Tres chic! If only I could wear PJ's all day while I work. Unfortunately there's the kids to get to school. Your version of your namesake pattern is gorgeous Carolyn. Don't change a thing!
I've been dying to see your version of these PJs and I am not disappointed, they are glorious! I've got the pattern, just need to do the cutting and sticking, and then, of course, the sewing…
So lovely! And chic!
I was going to say that you could totally wear that out and about instead of at home, but clearly, as you said, that is exactly what you were going for! Very "Hamptons chic"!
Beautiful!! This pattern purchase was a no brainer – just gotta find the time to sew now 😉
Classy PJs love the fabric combination.. which incidentally don't look like pjs. its all in the fabric choice.
Love it! I bought the pattern a couple of days ago, and cannot wait to make it!
Heather Lou wrote that you did something amazing and it is! While I found the pattern very attractive, I already have a smart collection of loungewear. But now, this non-PJ is a total win and it is going to be my new freelancer uniform!
thank you Helene! 🙂
**STANDING OVATION** . I had no desire to buy this pattern but I'm convinced. You're so amazing, I love your blog.
These look great! I really want to make up this pattern because everything about it looks perfect–from the rounded hemline to the great pockets in the pants. Love your fabric choices!
You are actually a perfect inspiration for this pattern – relaxed, easy going, and totally perfect all in one!
You know how I feel about this…. I don't think I know anyone in the world more creative with scraps and remnants than you are! I actually love the colour of the silk. I think it adds an earthy, grounding element to the black and sheer sleeves, but I also trust you implicitly to rework it as you see fit! Thank you for being such a lovely muse, my dear friend!
Love love love it! Everything about it (them).
I fell in love with those sleeves !! It does not look like pajamas if you wear it with long pants, so clever … Love it!!
…um….excuse me while I pick my jaw up off my keyboard! I'm literally drooling over your stunning, anything but pj's, loungewear Carolyn! Absolutely GORGEOUS! Okay…will scroll back up and read the post now! {{{happy sigh}}} BEAUTIFUL!
Could pyjamas by any other name be so incredibly gorgeous and comfy. I love what you did with this concept. Of course there was pressure, having to make/wear something in your own NAME! Gaaa.
Yes, why is it that piping immediately gives away a blouse as a pyjama top? WHY? Do they teach this at schools?
I particularly love how you mixed your fabrics with this, the sleeves in particular.
Say it is not so! Those are not PJs but a beautiful outfit suitable for almost anything. Love that top. The reason PJs have been named after you is that they are classic, classy, stylish and elegant.
Seriously made me stop and reconsider that pattern! That is some great looking loungewear!
Whoa… these. are. amazing! Absolutely stunning.
Beautiful loungewear. It looks both classy and comfortable.
You would never say these are PJ's as they are far too stylish, love the way you have combined the fabrics and you will be secretly smiling to yourself as you wander out and about in them. Excellent news that the pattern is named after you, perfect!
This is total lady of sassy leisure wear! Those sleeves are gorgeous and totes ready for rocking out of the house 😀
This pattern rocks!
I'm only up to cutting out mine, but IT HAS POCKETS!!
And it's named after you!!!
I love how adventurous you've been with the fabric combining. You've done well. Can't wait to see future versions (for there is no doubt that there shall be many).
thanks Liz! and why doesn't everything have pockets?!
What ??? This can't be jammies….they look too chic 🙂 Great job Carolyn and what a thrill to be a muse. x
Oh, these are yum!
It's so fun that you had a pattern named after you! I can definitely see why–they seem to suit your relaxed-yet-chic aesthetic very well. And I love the sleeves!
wow! they are beautiful!!! i would wear those from the beach to bed! (and anything in between) i am in love with the fabric mixing on the top!
You do your namesake proud ;). So gorgeous, Carolyn. Those diaphanous sleeves against and earthy shirt body–lovely. You're so right about the needs of women, too. I've had to think long and hard about all of this the last year–what does my fantasy life want to make and what do I really need/want/would wear for my life which is mostly at home. And you're such an inspiration in that!
How! Fun! I have been idly thinking that I should try my own loungewear, since our long, cold winters call for lots of lounging in front of the fireplace, and now I am convinced. Your version, though, is all glamour.
You did a phenomenal job! They do not look like pj's at all. What an interesting combo. Love the see through sleeve.
thank you so much Helen! 🙂
I like it as is! The sleeves are gorgeous but it all works together to make an interesting piece!
At first glance, I didn't even think it was a pyjamas! Looks sophisticated 😀
Oh wow what an interesting fabric combination. It certainly lifts traditional pyjamas to a whole new level!
Are these the classiest PJs ever? Yes, yes they are.
So awesome! Congrats on the honour of having a pattern named after you! And your version absolutely looks street wear-worthy – not at all obviously pajamas 🙂
Figures that the namesake would make the ones that redefine the project! As a tester, I did ponder "what would Carolyn do?", but I did not have time to handprint my own fabric. And I would never have thought of your version's combo platter of textiles. Those are wonderful! Double congratulations!
I was so pleased a pattern was named after you! Yeee haaaa.
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What a totally unexpected pair of not-quite-pyjamas! Your outfit totally looks street-worthy, with a couture vibe. So lovely! 🙂