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Cashmerette Club - Lygon Robe - 7102

Cashmerette Club - Lygon Robe

In 2022 sewing.patternreview.com had a pajamas contest. The rules required participants to enter a two piece (as in a traditional top & bottom PJ), or one piece (such as a nightgown, onsie, sleep pants, etc). As long as they function as sleepwear they will qualify for this contest.  Sleepwear sets, including a bathrobe, are allowed for the contest. Standalone entries of robes were not allowed. 

Even though the contest only allowed for up to 3 pieces I made a total of 7 garments but just entered my long PJ's and a robe. 




Whether you’re relaxing in front of the TV or stepping out of the bath, you will feel fabulous in the Lygon Robe. Featuring sophisticated French darts, a neckband, cuffs, and belt embellished with channel stitching, and patch pockets trimmed with more channel stitching, this robe is as stylish as it is comfortable. The two lengths and an option for using a contrasting fabric, along with an inner tie for security make this robe perfect for any lifestyle.
The Lyon Robe is only available with membership in the Cashmerette Club

This pattern is designed for Non stretch woven fabrics. Lightweight materials such as silk, satin, rayon, cotton lawn, or linen or midweight materials such as fleece, flannel, or french Terry.

Pattern Sizing:
0-16 & 12-32 PDF download only through Cashmerette Club.

Fabric
I made my robe in a floral stretch bamboo fabric from Spotlight and a matching stretch Waffle knit in lavendar and in mint.
I also used mint, lavendar and peach bamboo in solid colours for the PJ's. 
Variegated thread used for topstitching.

This pattern is not designed for stretch fabrics but I wanted to make it in the floral bamboo that went with the solid pastel colour I had chosen. 



Design changes
On the front band I sewed my topstitching 6mm apart instead of the 1cm indicated in the instructions. But on the cuffs and waist tie I did 1cm. I sewed the front band on then topstitched it. I was then going to add a contrasting hem facing but didn’t end up doing that. This meant I had to overlock the raw edge of the robe hem, including the front band and then fold it back and stitch it down. In the instructions the band is added after the robe is hemmed and the band is finished at the lower edge then topstitched after for a neat finish. 

Topstitching on front band
Topstitching on the waist tie
Even though this pattern is not designed for stretch fabric it worked well. The body fabric does sag a little bit but the stitched band supports it well

SUMMER PJ SET

Kersoe top and shorts drafted from RTW
Kersoe top colour blocked in my PJ fabrics. I used flat piping to bind the armholes and neckline. 

AUTUMN PJ SET

Concord T-Shirt with 3/4 pants drafted from RTW

WINTER PJ SET

Stanway Raglan Top and McCalls 8702
Mimi G brings bold color-blocking possibilities to her Misses' athleisure tracksuit. The pattern includes a fashionable track jacket, leggings, and pants with drop crotch and slim legs. Mimi G for Simplicity sewing patterns.

Pattern Sizing:
6-14 & 16-24 Paper. I made size 20 view C.

Fit alterations
I lengthened the crotch as I like my PJ's to be hi-rise. 

Design changes
I redrafted the lower side leg piece without the centre seam for the zip. Instead of the zipper cuffs I added a contrast cuff. 
I added princess seams and a neck facing with cross over details. 
This pattern is included in the Cashmerette book Ahead of the Curve.
The Stanley T-shirt is a well fitting style raglan shoulder top with classic T-shirt neckband.

Pattern Sizing:
16 - 36 UK sizing
12 - 32 US sizing
44 - 64 UK sizing
with C/D, E/F, G/H cup options
I made the 18 with G/H cup. 

I didn't make any fit changes as it is a well fitting style T-shirt to begin with. 

Design changes
Originally I planned to use Butterick 6494 for my Pyjama bottoms and top but I couldn't get it in time. I decided to hack the Stanway pattern instead, mainly because it is a raglan sleeve but also because it is designed with a G cup option so I wouldn't need to do an FBA.

I added princess seams as a design detail only to match Butterick pattern lines, these seemliness don't add any additional bust space as this is in incorporated in the side seam of the Stanway pattern already. 
I changed the hemline to a scoop T-Shirt style.
I added a front neck opening with facing and criss cross detail instead of the T-Shirt neckband to look like the eyelet and cord version on the Butterick design. 
I also added cuffs in a contrast colour. 


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