“Yes, ok, you can come to the pyjama party too!”
‘Lounge Lady’ pyjamas sounds so much nicer than ‘Lounge Jockey’ pyjamas
(what my family has dubbed them because of the print on the fabric 
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What ever you’d like to call them, they are finished!!
As promised the pattern for the top is now available as a PDF download on my VV Free page.
UK size 10/12 , bust 34-36″. Pretty easy to grade to a larger size I think.
There’s more info on size, fabric requirements etc in the PDF.
Any loose wide legged pattern will work for the bottoms. I did my Pjs in thin silk… no surprises there if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, it’s just the fabric I particularly like working with!
A thin drape-y rayon or cotton would work well too though.
And remember pyjamas are not just for sleeping! There are Beach Pyjamas, Hostess Pyjamas, Evening Pyjamas…
Read a very brief history of pyjamas here
‘Lounge Jockey’ printed silk
Beach Pyjamas at Monte Carlo 1930s
Beach Pyjamas 20′s,30′s
Louise Brooks, 1920s
Feb 01, 2013 @ 04:29:00
love the outfit
Jan 11, 2013 @ 01:42:02
Just found you- (Ya- WAY late to the party!) Does the pdf work any more? I would love to make a pair of these for myself!
Jan 11, 2013 @ 07:45:59
It does still work… look on my tutorials and pattern page (but you probably figured that out by the time I posted this reply
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Jan 11, 2013 @ 17:29:14
I did… thanks! Love your blog…
Apr 30, 2012 @ 11:20:00
Your comments are all very much appreciated, thank you!
If, when anyone gets to using the pattern, you have any making questions just use the contact form and I’ll be happy to help.
Apr 29, 2012 @ 22:33:14
Stunning! And thank you for posting your pattern for everyone!!
Apr 29, 2012 @ 22:15:25
Thank you! I have been drooling over the simplicity pattern you posted previously – and now I can make my own…or attempt to any way. Beautifully done!
Apr 29, 2012 @ 21:46:56
I found your blog through sew retro. These are fantastic PJ’s. I definitely need some glamorous loungewear, so these are going to feature quite highly on my ‘to make’ list.
Apr 29, 2012 @ 20:51:34
Such beautiful elegant pyjamas! Lovely!
Apr 29, 2012 @ 15:40:08
What great PJs, I agree with everyone above, way to nice for just bed. I would want to wear them all day.
Great blog by the way.
Apr 29, 2012 @ 08:36:12
I love this top! I happen to have something similar in RTW and couldn’t find an equivalent pattern to make it again, thanks to you, I now have it and will be adding it to my sewing queue. I’m glad to have discovered your blog through the pyjama party
Apr 29, 2012 @ 09:43:11
Welcome to my blog, I’m glad you have too.
When you get to making a top I’d love to hear how it goes !
Apr 29, 2012 @ 01:53:52
Nice! The fabric is very interesting, I thought at first that it was jersey! Thanks also for the pretty vintage pics.
Apr 28, 2012 @ 21:59:50
Wow those are just amazing! Love “em! sewingforme.wordpress.com
Apr 26, 2012 @ 13:56:50
So beautiful, .I love!! My shortie pj’s are fun,(and probably a little youngish for me, but who cares!
).. I cant wait to try yours. Thank-you so much!!
Apr 26, 2012 @ 10:13:54
thank you!
The pattern, lengthened, would make a nice dress too I think….
Apr 26, 2012 @ 11:02:22
don’t you think we’d better wear the simple one to go to bed…:)
Apr 26, 2012 @ 09:53:35
~swoons~ Those are so gorgeous! I’ve been meaning to make something like this for ages and now I really need to move this to the top of my list!
Apr 26, 2012 @ 07:29:08
I agree too nice for bed!
Apr 26, 2012 @ 02:00:27
This is gorgeous!! Excellent job. I love the style, and I adore the fabric choice you made. I want it.
Apr 26, 2012 @ 01:10:19
Wow, too lovely to waste on going to bed! I bought a couple of basic salwar kameez for lounging around in, like your PJs, elegant enough to entertain guests in:)