Carolyn Pajamas Pattern
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Designed for chic lounging, the Carolyn Pajamas are thoughtfully tailored and supremely comfortable.
The Carolyn top features a classic notched collar, curved hem and breast pocket with three sleeve options. For a matching pajama set, choose between a straight-legged pant (with or without cuff) or a cuffed short. Both pants and shorts feature an elasticized waist, pockets and a faux fly. Personalize Carolyn by adding contrasting piping details for an elegant finish.
Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate
Learn more about how we rank pattern difficultySuggested Fabric
- Light to medium-weight wovens such as cotton flannel, linen, quilting cottons, shirting, lawn, double gauze, rayon challis, silk crepe or charmeuse.
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A ~ Sizes 0-8 = 5 yd (4.6 m), Sizes 10-14 = 5.5 yd (5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 5.75 yd (5.25 m)
VIEW B ~ Sizes 0-8 = 5 yd (4.6 m), Sizes 10-14 = 5.5 yd (5m), Sizes 16-20 = 5.75 yd (5.25m)
VIEW C ~ Sizes 0-8 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 10-20 = 4 yd (3.7 m)
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A ~ Sizes 0-8 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 10-14 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
VIEW B ~ Sizes 0-8 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 10-14 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4.5 yd (4.1m)
VIEW C ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m)
Yardage (sizes 14-32) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A+B ~ Sizes 14-20 = 5.5 yd (5 m), Sizes 22-26 = 5.75 yd (5.25 m), Sizes 28-32 = 6.25 yd (5.7 m)
VIEW C ~ Sizes 14-20 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m), Sizes 22-26 = 4.75 yd (4.35 m), Sizes 28-32 = 5yd (4.6 m)
Yardage (sizes 14-32) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A+B ~ Sizes 14-20 = 4 yd (3.7 m), Sizes 22-26 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 28-32 = 5 yd (4.6 m)
VIEW C ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 22-26 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 28-32 = 4 yd (3.7 m)
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing:1 yd (0.9 m)
- 5-6 shirt buttons (10-15 mm)
- 1.5" (38 mm) wide elastic - 2 yards (1.8 m)
- Thread
- Marking tool
- Optional piping. Shirt = 3.5 yds (3.2 m)
- Pants/shorts = 2 yds (1.8 m)
When purchasing a PDF pattern, all size ranges available are included with your download.
At this time, only sizes 0-20 are available in print format.
PDF File Details
| Sizes 0-20 | Sizes 14-32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Letter / A4 | Pants: 32 pages, Top: 34 pages, Shorts: 16 pages | Pants: 42 pages, Top: 44 pages, Shorts: 24 pages |
| Copyshop / A0 | 3.5 pages | 6 pages |
| Projector Files? | NO | |
| Layered Files? | YES |
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Customer Reviews
In short, I’m delighted with my new pajamas and will use this pattern again and again! The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the end result is nicely finished. This was my first Closet Core pattern and I would purchase others.
I made the recommended sizes based on my measurements, a 10 in the top and a 12 in the bottoms. When I make my next set, I will probably size up in both for a roomier fit, especially in a woven fabric. I will also increase the rise of the bottoms. I would describe them as mid-rise and I prefer a pajama bottom to fit closer to my natural waist. I may also omit the interfacing for a softer, less-structured lapel and collar. We'll see how the interfacing feels over time.
I agree with the Confident Beginner rating. This was a great project to practice my first French and Bias-Bound seams. For the set in sleeves, I was intimidated to try a French seam while also easing in the sleeve. I looked up alternative seam finishes but ultimately went with a French seam and I'm glad I did. I think it helped me get a pucker-free result in the final seam. My first (hidden) seam wasn't pucker-free but I could work it smooth on the second pass.
I had a small difficulty with printing the pattern. One of the border edges would not print despite being present in the file, correct scale and settings, etc. I'm a Mac user printing to an older Brother printer. Customer Service was extremely responsive and helpful, but unable to resolve the issue and I needed to find a work around. Even so, it was great to print just my needed size from the layered PDF. I'm currently making matching pajamas for my son, using a Big Three tissue paper pattern. I'm tracing the size, so I can use the pattern again and it is tedious. I would assemble another print at home pattern in a heartbeat. Perhaps Closet Core will release family matching Carolyns...
I have made this twice, once as short pajamas and once as long, both with piping. As with all the Closet Core patterns I have used, it is well drafted, with clear instructions. Altogether a very enjoyable sew. I would recommend the excellent online tutorial for sewing the collar and front facing which is the only tricky part of the construction.
I got this pattern to make some fancy jammies for my wife and I, but I was unprepared for how nice this pattern is! The technique for sewing the collar without a facing is ingenious. So far I’ve only made a size 24 for my wife, and the only adjustments I had to make were shortening the pants and shirt by about 3” (she’s 5’0”). She’s been wearing them as often as she can, and won’t stop gushing about how comfy they are!
I love this pattern making the pyjama bottoms - I used an Indian block print piping and a stripe contrast fabric for the cuff. The instructions are great I haven’t done much piping. The results are fabulous, I love them and will be making more.
Great pattern
Quite fitted for pjs but I guess that is what makes them look so “high end”.
Will be making them in silk for me next time so ai can lounge about on the weekend feeling exclusive.
Made these for my daughter with piping in double sided pale pink satin. She loves them!:-) Many useful tutorials and videos, and advice and encouragement from the CC community website.