Hello all,
I am going to apologize for the radio silence, I had a bunch of things due for classes, but I'm back and ready to help you all with some inspiration for patterns and fabrics.
I am going to apologize for the radio silence, I had a bunch of things due for classes, but I'm back and ready to help you all with some inspiration for patterns and fabrics.
Now where to go to get patterns. If you decide to utilize
vintage patterns, you've a few options to go for that.
Ebay:
Ah yes, everyone's favorite eBay. For the longest time I was
very wary of eBay, but now I've seen the light. It's very humbling to get
something for sometimes next to nothing. And sewing patterns are one of those
things you can sometimes get for real cheap. If you can luck out and get a
pattern lot, then you're good!
The same goes for Etsy. Etsy is usually my go-to for pattern
buying Most sellers specify in vintage patterns, so the chances are very high
that you can get lucky, and find something you want.
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops:
I've had some luck of late with finding nice priced patterns at flea markets. Sometimes the sellers have a plethora of items, and the patterns tend to be cheaper. Is that maybe because from a general standpoint, people don't sew?
I've had some luck of late with finding nice priced patterns at flea markets. Sometimes the sellers have a plethora of items, and the patterns tend to be cheaper. Is that maybe because from a general standpoint, people don't sew?
The Big 4:
If you follow a lot of sewing blogs, you know that the Big 4
pattern makers; Simplicity, McCall, Butterick, and Vogue reproduce the vintage patterns from their catalogs. Now they've been adapted for the modern home sewer, so they're going to have a lo of ease, and multiple sizes and the like. Which, if you're something of a beginner, can be a great starting point for you!
Indie Pattern-makers:
Now the only one I'm really familiar with is Colette Patterns and they have two really cute free patterns you can use as a set.
Now the only one I'm really familiar with is Colette Patterns and they have two really cute free patterns you can use as a set.
Fabrics-
Warmth:
For those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, you
might want to be looking for something to keep you nice and warm.
Fleece, satin, corduroy, and velvet(teene) might be some of
your choices. You can get these at a local shop, like a JoAnn, or something
similar, or try with an online shop such as Fabric.com
Coolness:
For you luck souls in the Southern Hemisphere, you might be looking for stuff to keep you nice and cool, and not sweaty.
For you luck souls in the Southern Hemisphere, you might be looking for stuff to keep you nice and cool, and not sweaty.
Cotton, linen, and silk could work well for you.
I've seen some people find fantastic vintage fabrics at flea
markets and thrift shops, but this has yet to happen to me.
But I think the most important thing you should factor in for your pajamas, is comfort. I intend mine to be slept in, so I'm going to want something super cozy, what will keep me warm through the winter.
If you have other shops, or ideas as to where you gather
your fabric feel free to tell me in the comments, or on the flickr group!
Oh, and I'm sure this is a nice time to tell you, I'm pulling together some prize packs for the end of this giveaway! So that'll be a nice incentive make some jammies in a month, I think.
Oh, and I'm sure this is a nice time to tell you, I'm pulling together some prize packs for the end of this giveaway! So that'll be a nice incentive make some jammies in a month, I think.
