The Doris-Devon pajamas are a classic two-piece set consisting of a long-sleeved top with a simple blouse collar, buttoned down the center front and comfortable pants with an elastic band. The pajamas are comfortable but not oversized. Just perfect for feeling good.
Length at center back = 70-77cm
side length = 100 cm
In this pattern, Doris-Devon was sewn from a soft viscose.
Required material:
We recommend a flowing cotton, viscose or silk.
Sizes 34-38 | outer fabric | 3.10 m | 140cm wide |
Sizes 40-44 | outer fabric | 3.80 m | 140cm wide |
Sizes 46-50 | outer fabric | 4.40 m | 140cm wide |
Sizes 34-50 | inlay | 1.00 m | 90 cm wide |
Sizes 34-50 | rubber band | 0.60 m | 2 cm wide |
Sizes 34-50 | Buttons | 6 pieces | 12mm diameter |
cutting:
Cut out the pattern pieces from your outer fabric and interlining. Lay the fabric right side up. Lay the selvedges parallel to the middle so that you can lay the back part and upper/lower collar in the fold. The pattern pieces should all be face up. Always align the grain arrow on all pieces in the same direction and parallel to the selvage of the fabric. Transfer all the notches from the pattern through a 3mm long incision with scissors or chalk and mark the ends of the darts. Pinch the seam allowance in the fold of the fabric because this is always a center. Markings define positions of dart ends, pocket positions, and much more. Transfer these either with chalk or pins. It is best to first roughly cut all outer fabric parts that are completely covered with an interlining. After you have fixed the insert, cut it out exactly. There is also a video about gluing and fixing pattern pieces here.
We start with the pajama blouse DORIS:
You need from fabric:
- 2x front part in opposite directions
- 1x back part in break
- 2x bag opposite
- 2x sleeves in opposite directions
also with insert:
- 2x receipt in front of the same
- 1x upper collar in break
- 1x under-collar in break / sloping grain
also with band:
- 2x neckline front part
- 1x neckline back part
Sewing instructions:
To sew this blouse you need a sewing machine and an overlock sewing machine, alternatively you can use the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine to finish the raw edges.
In addition to the description, the colorful lines in the pictures show you where a seam needs to be sewn or something to be glued.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances that are not specially marked are 1 cm wide!
Happy sewing!
Begin your sewing with the pockets. There is a pattern for this, which you can use so that the curve is nicely worked out.
The snap on the pocket serves as a guide to what's ahead.
The side seams are closed with 1.5 cm and neatened together. Press the seam allowances backwards.
The shoulders are closed and the seam allowances are neatened together. Iron these backwards.
Take the sleeves and close them with a 1.5cm seam allowance. Here, too, the seam allowances are trimmed together and ironed to the back.
According to the snaps, the sleeve is inserted in the cut, stitched together and the seam allowances neatened together.
The slip is trimmed all around. Use the yellow dashed line as a guide.
Then the previously trimmed long edge of the slip is ironed over by 0.5cm and stitched through with 0.2cm.
The slip is sewn to the front part, right sides together, as well as the small lapel corner up to the snap. The top corner is cut off.
Iron the seam allowances apart. This method makes ironing and overturning the slip easier.
The upper and lower collars are folded together. Place both collars right sides together and topstitch all around.
The seam allowance on the inner collar (upper collar) is ironed over 1cm between the snaps.
The collar can be put aside for the time being. The hems are turned in and out twice, ironed and topstitched. The receipt is open, but has already been neatly ironed to the edge. So everything will be nice and clean in the end.
The sleeve hem is also folded in and out twice, ironed and topstitched.
The outer collar is sewn to the prepared torso up to the snap.
The inner collar is stitched together with the facings. Then the seam allowances are ironed apart. The seam allowances are ironed apart on the front pieces and lining, and upwards on the back piece.
Now the collar can be finally closed by grabbing the overlapping seam allowances and sewing them together. The short side of the facing is then stitched to the seam allowance of the shoulder.
Then the piece of the collar that is still open is closed with a seam close to the edge.
Secure the slip with a small tab on the hem.
You can find the buttonhole positions in your pattern. Transfer this to yourself and poke your buttonholes.
The last step is to sew on the buttons.
Your DORIS is ready !
It continues with the pajama bottoms DEVON:
You need from fabric:
- 2x hind trousers in opposite directions
- 2x front trousers in opposite directions
- 2x pockets on the back
- 1x waistband
- 2x hem panel
- 2x ribbons
Sewing instructions:
To sew these pants you need a sewing machine and an overlock sewing machine, alternatively you can use the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine to finish the raw edges.
In addition to the description, the colorful lines in the pictures show you where a seam needs to be sewn or something to be glued.
When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances that are not specially marked are 1 cm wide!
Happy sewing!
The opening for the ribbon must be covered with an insert. Orient yourself to the labeling on the cut.
... and just a stitched edge
Let's now turn to the finishes at the hem, the so-called panels. Both are processed in the same way. Close with 1cm to a round and iron open the seam allowances.
Then iron in half in the fold and pin the seam to the inner leg seam of the prepared trousers.
The panels are sewn to the trouser legs, right sides facing, and the seam allowances are neatened together.
Finally, the seam allowance is ironed upwards and the facings downwards.
We continue with the waistband of your new pajama pants, but before that we prepare the two ribbons for it. To do this, the seam allowances are turned inwards, everything is ironed in half and stitched just under the edge or the width of a quilting foot.
The waistband is sewn together as a 1cm round, the seam allowances ironed apart...
... and ironed the entire waistband in half in the fold.
The buttonholes for the ties are punched before the elastic is stitched on. Cut an elastic to the length and width indicated on the pattern. The waistband seam is in the center back.
The elastic and the two prepared ribbons are sewn to the side seam and locked well. Use the snaps for orientation. Pull your two ribbons through the buttonholes provided.
A seam with a large stitch additionally secures the waistband. Be careful not to accidentally sew on the elastic.
Finally, the waistband is sewn to the prepared trousers with a 1cm seam allowance, trimmed together and ironed flat at the bottom.
Your DEVON is ready!
If you don't know what to do, or if you have any questions, please send us an email to info@schnittmuster-berlin.de. We will answer you as soon as possible.
Have a lot of fun with your new designer piece!
Sincerely, your Dagmar and Ellen.