Beach Pajamas?? Yes Please!

Beach Pajamas

Beach season is fast approaching in my part of the world. Are you looking for inspiration for a new beach outfit this year, one you can sew yourself?

 If you are ready for something  totally Glam, yet super comfortable and providing sun protection consider....Beach Pajamas!!

First worn in the 1920's, Beach Pajamas were just wide leg pants and a cute top, perhaps with a daring open back.






 Below are some pictures and quotes from an article about this 'new' outfit.
( to read the whole article click here Glamour of the Beach Pajama )

"Before the bikini, fashionable ladies donned “beach pyjamas” all along the world’s most stylish coastal towns. The swishy palazzo-like pants and jumpsuit styles shocked the public in the interwar years, while we, on the other side of the second millennium, find some serious inspiration".

Now we have our inspiration, let me introduce you to the Samara Pant pattern by Itch to Stitch .  With this pattern you will be able to begin creating your very own Beach Pajamas, that can be worn on their own or over a swimsuit as a cover-up.

Samara Pants Features
-Wide Legs that flare from the hip down
-Straight Waistband sits at narrowest part of waist ( high waisted)
-Side Invisible Zipper closure

For Beach Pajamas it is a good idea to  choose a breathable fabric like rayon, or even silk if so inclined.  Just be sure whatever fabric you choose has beautiful fluid drape to it.

Chose the length you prefer; full, ankle, 3/4.

The feel of the Samara Pants on is utterly divine...lighter than a whisper, elegantly feminine, immensely comfortable!

Striped Samara Pants aka Beach Pajamas

So go ahead.. Sew up a pair of Samara Pants this season and be Glamourous in your Beach Pajamas!!!  And as a bonus sew up a Fabulous Pair for that night out as well or for any other occasion!

Evening Elegance

Coffee Meet Up Flair

Stream-lining the Sequoia Cargos into 'Chinos'

Everyone can use a great pair of in-between pants.

You know, something between jeans and dress pants.

Pants you can put on and feel you have dressed up just a bit more than usual but still be supremely comfortable in.

I think of these type of pants as 'Chinos'.

For me that means the Sequoia Cargos , in a stream-lined edition.

By leaving off the side pocket cargos are known for, the beautiful design lines of these pants shines.

They have a relaxed, straight leg silhouette that feels almost graceful on and looks terrific.

The front patch pockets have a slanted opening that adds a dash of interest.  

There is a functional fly front zipper with snap closure too.

The waistband is partial ribbing/elastic, which one might think would not exactly look right for the  dressy casual look, but in reality isn't an issue.

 I also stream-lined the back by eliminating the back pocket flap.
  

Here is how they look on!  I have paired them with the Irena Top   layered over the Lago Tank



























  They also look great dressed up just a touch with Fab Boots and the Bellavista Top

So the morale of this story is...look past the first details you might focus on in a sewing pattern...look for the design lines of the item.  You may be looking at that 'perfect pattern' you have been searching  for all along.

Happy Sewing....

Finding Time to Sew: Take a Fun Quiz

For those of us who Love to Sew, finding Time for it is a priority.
 
So, how do You find time to sew?


Here is a Quiz for a Little Fun....


Which would You Prefer to Free up Time to Sew?



 A.  Get 8 hrs Sleep Regularly                                       B.  Have Your House Clean Itself













C. Have Supper Made for You each Day                     D. Have Someone Else Run Your Errands
                                                                                                                                                                 





All joking aside, it can be a real Challenge finding that elusive time to sew;

Some may have young children still at home, with all the time challenges this creates.

Others may work full time jobs.

Chronic health issues is my challenge....

Whatever the challenge, if one loves to sew time is found for it.

Here is how I find time to sew.....

Since my energy is limited at all times, deciding where and how my energy is 'spent' is always a concern.


Personally, I find that sewing a little each day suits me.  I am blessed to have a room I can devote just to sewing. So projects can be left just as is until I am able to get at them again.

At times the evening is a good time to sew...other priorities have been taken care of and this is my chance to relax with an activity that soothes me.

Another time that works for me quite often is once supper is in the oven and no one else has gotten home yet.  I can sew for about 30-45min.  Alot can be accomplish in that time frame!

And less frequently, I sew in the early afternoon for an hour or so.

Rarely do I sew in the morning.  That time is reserved for my daily walk.  But sometimes once home from my walk I will sew just a bit.

Sewing is a kind of therapy for me. It is one thing I can be productive at despite limited energy.  And it helps ward off the depression that can arise when dealing with my health issues.

So What Works for You with Your personal Challenges?

How do You Find Time to Sew?....