I’m trying my hand at pattern matching on this set, so we’ll see how it goes.

Between the pattern matching, and acquiring this narrow quilting fabric (I’m used to 54″ apparel fabric) prior to deciding to use it for pajamas, I didn’t have enough. I really didn’t want to convert these to shorts, and I got lucky: the close Jo-Ann had enough for one pant leg, and the further one had enough for the other! So that’s in the dryer.

How are your PJs coming along?!

Let’s not forget the July news as well: It’s a sew-down competition, and this one has a prize! Choose a vintage bolero pattern and some appropriate fabric (oh, heck, use something mad if you like!). Grab a pic of them together and post in the Facebook group – you’ll find the contest announcement in the pinned posts! Registration is open until Sunday 7/8/2018 at 11:59 pm EST, then sew for three weeks! We’ll cast votes in August, and there is a prize!

Feel free to start sewing…. now!

Going on vacation with extended family, 2 shared rental houses. That means no more ratty ol’ t-shirts, but some lovely, presentable pajamas are moving up in the sewing queue.

I recently won a pattern at auction, and a fellow sewing gal mentioned she had the same pattern, and thought she might sew it up too… and a challenge is born!

Join the VintagePledge2018 Facebook group to participate or follow along – PJs, nightgowns, nighties…. if you sleep directly in it, and you are using a truly vintage pattern (not a reproduction)…. jump in and join us! Pics of finished items due by the end of July, with pics/pattern info of the pattern you used…. don’t forget to also share your progress with #VintagePledge2018 and #PajamaChallenge!

Since this site is all-vintage-all-the-time, you know what’s next: pattern selection!

Here’s the pattern coming to me soon (thank you, Sunny!):

Isn’t it just too classy? And here’s the fabric I’m anticipating using:

What about you? Are you in?