buzzy buzz
I’ve made some zigzaggy bumblebee pyjamas, but not for me. This was a request. It is nice to get a request! well, every now and again I mean. Not too frequently, hehe.
I know they look pretty baggy on me but I’m happy to report that they do fit their actual owner very nicely. 🙂
The cotton flannelette is from Spotlight, and the colour and print were the choice of the recipient. Fortunately I pretty much had design carte blanche; the only stipulation was the yellow zigzag for the bottoms and the black for the top. I was worried about it all being a bit bland and/or strange looking, so decided to insert some piping from the other colour onto each piece for a bit of interest and to tie them more to each other, make it look more like a “set”. And it’s funny, because the fabric didn’t turn me on much at first, but doing that piping detail really turned them from “meh” to “hmmm, I think I likey!” for me! Now they’re finished, I even think, ahem; maybe I love them, just a little?
Serendipitous discovery of the day; chevron makes a rather attractive piping insert.
The yellow cuffs might look like an interesting design decision but were really a necessity born of lack-of-fabric, because I barely had enough of the black to squeak out the pieces for the top, and the pyjama-recipient wanted lovely long sleeves. Much longer than I had enough fabric for! eeeek! One thing I’ve learnt to my cost is that the Spotlight range of flannelette is very narrow; annoyingly so… grrrrrrr!
Although once I put those yellow cuffs on I actually love them too. I was very worried they would look weird too. Miraculously I think they do not. The top actually looked rather blah without them.
So woot! New jammies to keep my loved one beautifully warm and cosy for these last nasty days of winter, and I can tick another item off my list.
Also, I discovered there’s nothing quite like a set of oversized pyjamas for bringing out the diva supermodel in one’s posing repertoire…
Patterns:
The pyjama pants are traced from off of a previous pair, and have a faux fly, elastic waistband, side seam pockets and a folded cuffs with piping insert. The top is based upon Burda magazine 10/2009, top 121, with a minor modification; namely for the neckline to have an almost grandpa-like buttoned placket, but made with a front and back inner facing. The buttons are navy blue, also as chosen by the recipient. They work surprisingly well with black and yellow!
I’ve used this same top pattern twice before, firstly for my very own winter jammie top here, and secondly for my olive faux suede top.
These are gorgeous
Zig zag fabulous.
Impressed at your creativity, it's not often I get excited by a pair of Jim jams!
Can I also make a request, please?
;D
They're cute crazy! I can just imagine one of your mensfolk looking quite stunning in them.
But you do them justice with your diva posing as well 😉 Very nice make!
These are so cheerful and stylish. I can see that it can suit someone. I like the piping accents keeping everything together. Surely you had fun with this project 😉
Very cute! The piping and piecing does make them look very spec!
Piping detail in contrast is soooo cute! Well done!
Piping detail in contrast is soooo cute! Well done!
Piping detail in contrast is soooo cute! Well done!
OMG! Never in a 100 years would I have thought of this combo. And that is why I check out blogs like yours (who have requests from creative recipients)!
Deb, No CA, USA
I LOVE these! I would wear this outfit in a second as daywear, for shopping, as a '60s mod outfit. This is ultra groovy. I especially like the extra-long sleeves, although you didn't design them to fit you that way.
How fun!!!! These are great Carolyn.
Insane and groovy! I love these 🙂
It s so funny! I love it ! Xx
What a great combo! Wouldn't have thought it, like you, but everything looks harmonious! 🙂 And the piping looks just great! You did a great job, as usual 🙂
Proving that sleep wear doesn't have to be boring. Splendid pj's Carolyn.
Can I get a "ziggah zig zah", because these are fabulous!
Can I get a "ziggah zig zah", because these are fabulous!
Groovy! If I had jammies like that I would be admiring them and not getting a wink of sleep!
I do love chevrons and I saw this fabric in Spotlight and resisted. Now I'm sorry! These PJs are the best; I have PJ envy!
What a fun PJ set! Love the colors and whimsy of it.
I saw the photo and crossed my fingers these were PJs! Not sure I could sleep in them, they are so loud, but I hope the recipient enjoys them.
Crazy! I did wonder why your usually perfect fit items looked so big ha ha. Jo x
These look amazing and are prefect to brighten up our cold grey winter days. You are a very good friend.
Crazy cute!
…but won't that fabric keep your friend awake?!?
🙂 Chris
I hope not! 😀
I HEART your jammies! When my niece was little, she would tell us to pretend we were sleeping, and then she would tip toe around the room and sing wake up! Your pj's are singing wake up too! I love them! Super fun!
Crazy colourful but at the same time very cool!
I am pretty much happy to run into your site on the web and from now on I promise to visit your site every day and enjoy reading it. Seems like a faith.
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