This weekend I finally made something I’ve wanted to make for years – 1930s lounging (or beach) pajamas! The pattern I used was Harlow, a new free pattern from Gertie and Charm Patterns. I totally stashbusted for this – the yellow fabric is left over japanese rayon crepe from another outfit. The trousers are made from some rayon challis I had bought online for a dress but it was much too thin. Luckily it was perfect for these drapey trousers! Based on the size chart I was a 12D top, and 14 pants. I think if I made it again I would either make a 10D top or 12C, and grade to a 14 on the hips. The 14 trousers fit beautifully. I didn’t have the right colour green frog buttons for the top – but luckily had these vintage buttons which work just as well. The pattern came together quickly and easily – my only tip is easing on the neckline bias can be fiddly. I ended up running a gather stitch around the neck edge and easing the fabric to the bias that way. It made it so much easier. Overall – I think these are lovely! I […]
1930s loungewear pajamas vintage sewing pattern reproduction
PRINTED PATTERN- Lounging at the Lido- 1930s Beach or Lounging
1930's Pajamas
Finished: 1950s Marriners No. 162 in brown and chartreuse
21 Vintage Pajamas ideas vintage pajamas, vintage loungewear
Harlow Pajamas
Circa 1935 style pajama set. Tuck in or overblouse is gathered front and back to round yoke. Long sleeves or cap sleeves lapped and gathered at top.
V-7169 | bust 34
Lounge pajamas, c. 1935 - FIDM Museum
Rhythm RH-130
