A request came in for a pajama set that has wide sleeves. I turned to vintage Simplicity 6851 which I believe, based on the hairstyles on the pattern envelope illustrations, is from the 1960s. It is actually a robe and slip pattern. I removed sixteen inches off the hem length and added five inches to the sleeve length to create this long sleeve pajama top.
The top has bell-shaped, raglan sleeves, round neckline and front buttons. Most importantly, it has pockets! Those gorgeous, generously sized pockets were added to the project.
The fabric is a soft flannel that I picked up at Northwest / Marshall Fabrics in the beginning of the year and that has been pre-treated and pressed and sitting in the sidelines for months waiting to be turned into a pajama set for myself. Instead, once a pair of pajama bottoms are sewn, this will be gifted.
I don't know what more to write besides I know this is a vintage pattern but if you do stumble across it one day, I would highly recommend it. It's well drafted. It came together perfectly. The darts are well thought out and give this a nice fit. And those bell sleeves are finished with a sleeve facing. There are no dislikes with this pattern, it is a joy to sew.
Oh, one more thing! The buttons are vintage as well. I picked up a box of these from Eaton's when they closed down twenty-three years ago. I can't believe I'm still working through that box of buttons, but they came in handy today.
Project Details
Seams: 2.8 straight stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 3 metres (narrow width flannel)
Interfacing: 1 metre fusible
Buttons: 4 - 1" suit buttons
Pattern: Vintage Simplicity 6851
Additional Tools & Supplies: Cutting table, fabric scissors, measuring table, pins, pin cushions, tailor's chalk, sewing machine, walking foot, buttonhole foot, seam ripper, serger, threads, tweezers, screwdriver, thread clippers, hand sewing needle, tailor's wax, iron, ironing board, cutting board, hammer, buttonhole cutter and tea.
Happy Sewing!
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