New Pattern: Pine Cove Pajamas
Please welcome the first sleepwear sewing pattern by Itch to Stitch: the Pine Cove Pajamas!
For one week (through December 7, 2020), the Pine Cove Pajamas sewing pattern is 20% off. The volume discount still applies—get 15% off your entire cart if your purchase is $20 or more, or 20% off your entire cart if your purchase is $30 or more!
This year I really want to release a pajama pattern; actually, if I was better at time management, I would have released one in October or early November. But I had a bit of a false start (I decided on something and then changed my mind). I hope it’s not too late. You can still use some coziness, no?
The Pine Cove is designed for non-stretched woven fabric. A wide range of fabrics can be used—flannel, silk, satin, double gauze, broadcloth, chambray, and cotton lawn are just some examples. My set is made from a cozy buffalo plaid flannel. I am not gonna lie; I have been known to wear my Pine Cove in the house all day long. Maybe I should call Pine Cove loungewear?
Here are some highlights of Pine Cove:
- Designed for non-stretched woven fabric
- Relaxed fit with dropped shoulders and long sleeves
- Hip-length pajama top with side splits
- One patch pocket on pajama top
- Banded overlapped front with tie closures
- Long pants with elastic waist sitting at natural waist
The size range of Pine Cove ranges from sizes 00 to 40 (bust ranges from 31 1/8″ (79 cm) to 60″ (152.5 cm)).
The Pine Cove has no zippers or buttons; it uses four ties (two on the left-hand side and two on the right-hand side) as closures. So if you are timid about zippers or buttons, you have no need to fear here. In fact, I rated this pattern “beginner+”. The means if you have sewn a few simple garments, you would be able to manage the Pine Cove.
A few people told me that they enjoyed hearing how I decided on the name of the patterns. As you may know, they are almost all names of places. In this case, Pine Cove is a quiet mountain town next to Idyllwild in California. In fact, usually, you will see road signs that put the two towns together (as in “Idyllwild-Pine Cove”). In the winter, the mountain log cabins in Pine Cove are covered by snow, and you can see the smoke coming out of the chimneys of these homes and lodges. I imagine that I wear my Pine Cove Pajamas, sipping tea, breathing the crisp fresh air, and overlooking the majestic snow-covered rocks. It is so quiet that I can almost hear the snow falling, and I can see the footprints of some small wildlife, maybe rabbits or maybe deers…
Some day I will go back up there, but for now, let’s take a look at all the gorgeous Pine Cove Pajamas my talented testers made, shall we? Oh! I told my testers that they could chop off the sleeves and/or pant legs as much as they want. Yes, it’s that easy to convert them to short-sleeve, 3/4-sleeve, elbow-length pajamas!
Thank you so much, my wonderful testers!
- Anemone
- Bernice
- Brooke
- Christine
- Crystal
- Cynthia
- Deepthi
- Delphine
- Denise
- Diana
- Diane
- Elsa
- Erika
- Glenda
- Hansie
- Indu
- Jan
- Jen
- Jolien
- Jordan
- Kadri
- Karina
- Kayla
- Kelle
- Linda
- Lone
- Lorene
- Lorraine
- Lorraine S.
- Meriel
- Nelleke
- Nicole
- Renata
- Suzi
- Tanis
- Virginie
- Whitney
Be sure to get your Pine Cove Pajamas pattern while it’s 20% off (only through December 7, 2020)!
Such a beautiful pattern. Drafted to perfection as is all of the Itch to Stitch patterns I have made. I made my Pine Cove into a super comfy robe by lengthening the bottom edge of the top to make it ankle length.
My fellow heavy chested friends, how comfortable/flattering is the tie without a bra? These are so beautiful!
Wonderful pattern! Many of your testers looked like they had fun posing for pictures! So great to see.
Question – Could the tie be replaced with a stretchy loop and button?
I’m wondering if a stable knit would work? Maybe size down?
Hi Julie, depending on the knit fabric, I would go down a size or two. I wouldn’t use anything that is very stretchy (let’s say more than 80% stretch). I would also stabilize the collar band by applying knit interfacing.
Thank you! Lovely pattern, I will probably try in both a woven and a knit.
I understand there is layer printing which does not work for the most part for me. I would love to try this new pattern but a PDF pattern would be too many pages to print. Would you ever consider offering paper patterns? Happy Creating.
Hi Donna, I don’t have a plan to make paper patterns, but I do have a book coming out later this month. You can take a look: https://itch-to-stitch.com/my-new-book-sew-beautiful-make-stylish-handmade-clothing-with-simple-stitch-and-wear-patterns/.
As for my other digital patterns, you can consider printing the large-format file at a print shop so you don’t have to print it yourself and tape the paper. You can take a look here: https://itch-to-stitch.com/how-to-buy-download-print-assemble-pdf-patterns-part-6-print-at-print-shop/
Have a great day!
Lovely pattern!
How does the side under the overlap close? Or does the tie wrap around on the inside?
Beautiful pattern! Is it a suitable pattern for men as well, if I would reverse the front overlap and pocket?
There is a bit of waist shaping, but I suppose you could straighten the sides for men. đŸ™‚
Hi! The right front also has two ties inside—one tie is attached to the right side seam and the second tie is just like the one on the left (attached to the collar band).
Thank you so much for your reply.