Erica is back with us once again, this time sharing some incredibly luxurious summer pajamas crafted from cotton, silk, and linen. If you're looking for some inspiration for your own sleepwear, keep reading!
With everything going on lately, it’s easy to settle for your trusty old pajamas that feel like second skin. But after spending so much time at home over the past year, I decided it was high time to give my loungewear an upgrade. Knits are perfect for comfort, but I saw an opportunity to tweak the Marais Knit Dress + Top into something more suited for warmer weather.
Here's a sneak peek of my first muslin attempt:
I started by making a muslin in my usual size small and standard cup size. Instead of using the facings provided, I decided to use picot elastic along the edges. For the fabric, I dug into my stash—originally bought for my kids, but now they’re too grown-up for the teddy bear prints! Still, the quality of this European fabric is top-notch, so I thought it’d be ideal for a wearable muslin.
Since I wasn’t entirely sure about the exact length of elastic needed, I rearranged the construction steps. This allowed me to attach the elastic directly to the raw edges before finishing the seams. First, I stitched the shoulders together, then attached the picot elastic to the right side of the armholes and neckline. Once flipped to the wrong side, I top-stitched the elastic securely in place. From there, I finished the hem and attached the bottom of the dress.
As expected, the Marais pattern aligns perfectly with Liesl + Co.’s consistent sizing. I’ve already worn and washed this wearable muslin multiple times, and it’s holding up beautifully.
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### Pajama Set #1
For my first pajama set, I made the Marais top in a lovely grey Kaufman Laguna fabric—a lightweight cotton-lycra blend. I paired it with black picot-edge elastic along the edges and hem. While it’s versatile enough to double as a daytime top, I knew I wanted to create a full pajama set.
For the coordinating bottoms, I went with View C of Lisette B6296, using 100% silk twill. The fabric I chose was designer deadstock, featuring a panel design. The ivory borders along the edges became the perfect material for the hem band of my shorts. I managed to salvage enough fabric to whip up a smaller pair for my teen daughter, though I ran out of the ivory border. To finish her shorts, I used pre-made silk piping, which turned out even better than I expected.
Looking back, I slightly prefer the thinner piping on her shorts, but overall, I loved experimenting with every last scrap of this beautiful fabric.
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### Pajama Set #2
For my second set, I opted for the Wynwood Robe + Sleep Shorts pattern. I used a Kaufman Essex linen-cotton blend and some Liberty of London cotton lawn from my stash. For the matching top, I cut both fabrics on the bias using the Marais pattern.
To add a touch of luxury, I lined only the top half of the tank top with the same Liberty lawn, also cut on the bias. While the print isn’t visible when I wear it, knowing it’s there makes me smile. The process of hand-stitching the lining to match the bodice seams was incredibly satisfying.
One of the trickiest parts of this project was figuring out how to sew the armholes cleanly without visible stitching. Thankfully, I remembered a technique I used for a sleeveless Rush Hour blouse. Liesl even made a video tutorial when the pattern launched.
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When it comes to choosing the right size for woven fabrics cut on the bias, it really depends on the weave of your chosen fabric and personal preference. For this project, I stuck to my usual cup size but considered sizing up next time, especially for the armholes and side seams, while keeping the rest of the pattern in my standard size.
Overall, I’m thrilled with how these projects turned out. Refreshing my summer loungewear with a mix of Liesl + Co. and Lisette patterns has been such a joy. My next project? A Wynwood Robe!
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I hope this gives you some ideas for your own loungewear projects. There’s something so special about creating pieces that feel as good as they look. Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything specific!
**P.S.** If you're interested in similar patterns or fabrics, check out Liesl + Co.'s website—they always have something inspiring.
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