Hello! So what’s new? hmmm not much.
Well OK, of course I am wearing something that has not yet appeared here on the ol’ bloggeroonie.
My shirt and my shorts are another pair of Carolyn pyjamas by Closet Case patterns, made a few months ago. These are the first ones that I made actually, months ago! using an earlier version of the pattern, before Heather changed the shape of the collar for her final pattern release.
So technically they are not really new, nor are they “pyjamas” for me either since I have every intention of wearing each of the pieces as daywear, actually out and about and in public. Why? well, I used such really nice fabric, a particularly lovely slubby soft cotton from Fabulous Fabrics and I feel like it’s just too good for bed! Also, maybe I’m biased, since well, you know, they have my name on them and all! but I do really like both the pieces in this pattern such a lot. The shirt has such a crisply classic, yet easily swingy shape to it, with a very nice curve to the lower hemline. I left off all piping, and I like to wear the shirt with their long cuffs casually and cooly rolled up.
I made the set really as nicely as I could, flat-felling all the seams in the shirt. Well I’ve been flat felling all the seams in the shirts I make for my boys for ages so felt like maybe I too deserved a little of that same attention to detail 🙂
I think the shortie shorts are very cute too, and I actually have worn these out and about! in public! *gasp* several times during our holiday, with the elastic waistband hidden away underneath a longer overhanging top, so it doesn’t show. I am slightly allergic to visibly elasticated waistbands in daywear. But yes, of course they are super comfy, that cannot be denied. I think the shorts with a turned-up cuff, peeping out underneath a long top, make a really fun and playful look for summer.
Just exactly the same as I did for my previously blogged black Carolyn shorties, I like for shortie shorts to have the turned-up cuff look, so I constructed the cuff slightly differently to the pattern to have this feature. I left off the piping, and sewed the cuffs on with a narrow seams allowance and then turned up and pressed a 1cm fold-up. Then turned under the cuff and pressed under the other SA so the SA fold sits directly underneath that stitching line. Then underneath the first fold, I sewed all the layers underneath together by stitching-in-the-ditch of the shorts/cuff seam; so that folded-up cuff is sewn securely and permanently in place and you can see no visible stitching on the outside, since it is all hidden inside the cuff.
Details:
Shirt and shorts; Closet Case patterns Carolyn pyjamas, in white cotton
I really like this outfit and yep I would wear this out in public too.. Love the shorts.. I could so use some new shorts like these….. maybe I can squeeze in the time and actually get some made! I am with you I don't like elastic waist showing but can't beat comfy for around the farm and such. A top that covers the waist as you say solves that problem :O)
I really like this all in white. I have been thinking today about how nice it would be for elastic-waist shorts this summer in some nice cool and light weight fabrics!
I think this might be my favourite version of this pattern so far. The white looks so… refreshing 🙂
Slubby cotton? That's my new favourite descriptor. I looked it up and found out that slub is real. Even better. I've always called it nubbly cotton.
And horror, PJs in public? What's next? Hahaha. I love this outfit especially that you MADE it. It has a wonderful casual elegance about it.
I love your Instagram too – I can't join (yet?) but I can look.
I think we share the same allergy to elastic waistbands in daywear. Mine is to the point that I won't even make them for myself. Maybe if I made some leggings I might, but otherwise, no no no! This set looks great, enjoy wearing it.
Seriously stunning! When I read the title, I could hardly believe that this was the same pattern again! Carolyn clearly translates well to day wear too, which is awesome! 🙂
Yep, way too good for bed. Stunning.
Casual and elegant and the bit of fun for your summer holidays is perfect.
I'm too old for shortie shorts (sighhh) but yours are super cute. The white outfit is very flattering with your tan.
A lovely Carolyn-look……with those long brown legs! Certainly doesn't look like pjs and the workmanship is faultless.
So White. … so nice. Xoxo
Stealth PJs! They make for the best kind of clothing 😀
Casual, yet elegant and oh so beautifully sewn.
Those are the best looking public pyjamas I have ever seen! I usually cringe when I see pyjamas at the shops etc but this pair would not raise a single eyebrow I am sure! I really love this sort of textured fabric.
Perfect outfit for a hot day. I love it!
As usual, you are correct – that is a beautiful shorts set that deserves the light of day. It almost makes a 'smart' version of shorts what with the cuffs and the sharp looking shirt. I'd be proud to have it named after me as well!
I love this idea and it look so comfortable. Have loved following your blog as you make beautiful clothes and great explanations.
White on white is very classy.
I loved the shorts in your vacation pic and had to see which ones they were. I've been looking for a nice comfy shorts pattern but it never would have dawned on me to us a pj one. Mind you a very nice pj one. Will have to give this a try.