Thanks for all the lovely comments on the pjs – it feels good to actually finish something after such a long sewer’s block!
This is actually the second time I’ve made this combo – the first was for little sis’s christmas present. She was heading off to backpack through India and Bali for a couple of months so I didn’t want to get her anything too bulky and this ticked the box and a couple more:
- Natural fibres – to keep cool in the drive-me-nuts-heat
- Super light weight – it’s like wearing a feather (good for tight baggage allowance too)
- Adaptable – the top made from Colette’s Sorbetto pattern can double as a blouse during the day
Meanwhile the pants were an easy variation too. I’ve had my eye on the cute (and free!) Madeleine Bloomers pattern for a while (check out these gorgeous versions) but I wasn’t sure it would work so well on my snow-woman shape being low-waisted and gathered at the thigh.
I wanted something looser but that still kept the quirky-flirty character of the original and here’s what I came up with – the Madeleine Tap-pants variation.
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- Download the pattern, tape together and cut out the two pieces.
- On the back piece, draw a line 4 inches below the waist edge.
- Cut along the line and spread by 3 inches. Fill gap with paper and tape in place.
- We want the tap-pants cut on the bias so they drape nicely, so re-draw the grainline at a 45° angle.
Repeat on the front piece.- Sew as per instructions using french seams. Finish legs with narrow hem.
Enjoy your new pjs!
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thank you thank you thank you for posting this!! i’m a bit hesitant about making those bloomers myself (even though they’re adorable!!), so i think this is a much better solution for me!
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Oh, how lovely! I want to make these, this is such a great idea!
I think I’m roughly the same size as you, and have also described my shape as “snow woman”. I made the Madeleine bloomers pretty much as is, just graded up a bit in width–same color combo as the sample picture, even. I was worried, but they are actually really cute on me–very booty flattering. The mister is pretty fond of them.
I love the phrase “snow woman”! Back on topic though, these look like the perfect item for flying long distance in, so relaxed!
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Fabulous! This would be a great make for my first attempts to work with a really nice silk. Bet you don’t need more than half a metre. Gargh! Running out of days before my holiday.
So lovely! I was going to ask you how you made these, so thanks for the post!
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Oh thanks so much for this Alana! I’ve lusted over this cute little pattern for a while, but know full well it wouldn’t suit my body type! This is the perfect solution and I’ll be sure to try your tutorial out soon!
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Alana, this is such an ingenious way of adapting the bloomers pattern-hats off to you!
Thank you for sharing this fantastic-ness with the world
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These are so cute, and comfortable. I made a pair in pink satin and they’re very figure flattering. I like the loose fit and wear them for lounging around the house.