#soishowoff

Warning - this is my first ever post so I hope I don’t mess up!  Well, here goes....

After an unseasonably mild couple of weeks here in the Highlands, temperatures have plummeted.  These chilly conditions informed my latest make - cosy pyjamas using the tried and tested Ultimate Pyjamas pattern from Sew Over It.  

I opted for a very bright (is it too bright?) red brushed cotton, picked up a few months ago on a fabric shopping spree in Glasgow.  I used my overlocker (which I still find a bit scary) to neaten the raw edges and was quite pleased with the result although as you can see I need a bit more practice on the curved edges!

This is the fifth time I’ve used this pattern to make pyjamas, all previous ones were Christmas gifts but these ones are for me!

An exceptionally quick and easy make with clear pattern instructions. Most importantly the fit is excellent and the pyjamas are blissfully comfortable to wear.

I particularly like the elasticated waistband with the addition of a ribbon tie.  This offered an opportunity to brush up on my buttonhole skills, or lack of them.  I found just enough black edged with white ribbon in my bits and bobs basket.

The temperature has dropped further so I’m going to snuggle up in front of the fire with a glass of wine and a good book, the title and contents of which I’ll share another time.  Talking of books this ‘red for danger’ fabric brings to mind the red flannel petticoats in E Nesbit’s The Railway Children.

Phew, huge sigh of relief, first post done!  Please let me know where I’ve gone wrong.  Pointers and tips welcome!!

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