tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post8077171041862920665..comments2024-03-22T12:39:11.972+00:00Comments on verykerryberry: PJ Pants Class at Fat Quarterly Retreatverykerryberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-34749804193708574552013-07-16T19:14:41.141+01:002013-07-16T19:14:41.141+01:00Hi does the fabric need to be washed before cuttin...Hi does the fabric need to be washed before cutting? Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640660370630327739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-15142864363505783462013-07-14T16:14:19.733+01:002013-07-14T16:14:19.733+01:00Hmmm... Trying on.... Now I know why there is a ne...Hmmm... Trying on.... Now I know why there is a need for waxing before retreat...... ;-)Penniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515501978504394146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-9863308807756276572013-07-08T16:36:35.446+01:002013-07-08T16:36:35.446+01:00If you cut the actual pattern and your PJs end up ...If you cut the actual pattern and your PJs end up being the wrong size you would then need to print it out again or buy another pattern. It took me 3 pairs to get my size spot on but all pairs are wearable. If you have wide fabric-e.g 50" you can get away with less fabric. For 42" fabric it will basically take a length of fabric across the whole width for each leg. Not sure how tall you are Jo but I think it will work, and you can always have wider contrasting cuffs.verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-84669271762577019892013-07-08T16:27:34.497+01:002013-07-08T16:27:34.497+01:00This is probably a really stupid question, but why...This is probably a really stupid question, but why do you need to trace off your pattern? Why can't you just use the actual pattern? Plus if you are not very tall and want to do contrasting cuffs could you knock around 1/2 a yard off your fabric amounts (I have a piece I want to use but it is 2 and a 1/3 yards and I don't want to make shorts!)myBearpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513624290881481351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-29715492572486086592013-07-03T19:50:14.903+01:002013-07-03T19:50:14.903+01:00Home from my holibags, pattern printed along with ...Home from my holibags, pattern printed along with destructions, tracing paper still in package, fabric ordered, elastic being furtled about for, tie fabric being dug out and bodkin located, think I'm set :oDKaty Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-22052594532249972182013-07-02T20:58:20.125+01:002013-07-02T20:58:20.125+01:00Such a lovely comment Jennifer! The retreat is su...Such a lovely comment Jennifer! The retreat is such a great experience- I think you will love it!verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-80392843897013923512013-07-02T20:57:20.780+01:002013-07-02T20:57:20.780+01:00See above about the strawberry fabric (not Heather...See above about the strawberry fabric (not Heather Ross). The blue/green florals are a cotton twill and I found them at carboot sale. The green is a Liberty form the 1980s I think- not sure about the blue- just lucky finds!verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-76752807907112862132013-07-02T20:55:49.079+01:002013-07-02T20:55:49.079+01:00The strawberry print is Laura's original jerse...The strawberry print is Laura's original jersey pyjamas- shop bought from M and S. Cute aren't they!verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-18141974261621291512013-07-02T10:23:53.235+01:002013-07-02T10:23:53.235+01:00In fact, that was quick, lol, I do have a query! F...In fact, that was quick, lol, I do have a query! Forgot to ask...I need to buy my fabric...I'm thinking the strawberry print (kbzelazny's comment) is Heather Ross fabric? But what are the utterly gorgeous two blue floral prints called please, in the second from bottom pic? I'm guessing Liberty, but do you know which? Thank goodnessfor the love & understanding, I may need a lot, being a newbie! Thanks again,<br />JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359621506212247291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-20148286679544448272013-07-02T10:10:47.448+01:002013-07-02T10:10:47.448+01:00Hi Kerry! I am coming to the Retreat and am ridicu...Hi Kerry! I am coming to the Retreat and am ridiculously excited as I am just starting in the world of crafting and have been following blogs for a few months now. I discovered yours in the spring...I love it as I you are a lot more accessable to beginners than some : ) In fact I heard about the Retreat through your post recently, so have only just booked and funnily enough this pattern was one I'd already bought of a few I thought might be within my scope! I may well comment again when I get into my prep - I'm bound to have a query! Thanks! JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359621506212247291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-79996078858104653382013-06-29T20:04:39.763+01:002013-06-29T20:04:39.763+01:00Soooo looking forward to this class (and on mentio...Soooo looking forward to this class (and on mention of trying on I *must* remember to wear my best knickers!) So many options, I'm going to have to think about what I fancy the most!Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17446868246162036179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-82523312101554797122013-06-27T10:31:05.534+01:002013-06-27T10:31:05.534+01:00The bit that scares me the most is the getting the...The bit that scares me the most is the getting the pattern sizing right. If I learn that and nothing else I'll go away a happy bunny. Of course if I master this pattern I'll probably end up making myself lots of PJ pants, it'll really upset my other half who said: You aren't going to start wearing clothes to bed are you?!Isisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-92039469350685534572013-06-27T09:04:08.390+01:002013-06-27T09:04:08.390+01:00Loving the pyjamas you have made, such beautiful f...Loving the pyjamas you have made, such beautiful fabrics. I am getting to jealous seeing all these posts and wishing I would be there. I might have to have my own little sew along at home and make some pj trousers. I've had a few attempts but not got the perfect pair cracked yet. <br /><br />Ps. loved the line about providing love and understanding. Sewing Directoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064192242528310174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-21145746895236513752013-06-27T07:43:35.401+01:002013-06-27T07:43:35.401+01:00Yes, that is the original pattern option. The pat...Yes, that is the original pattern option. The pattern has a tie that then sits on top of the elastic but is more decorative than functional as the elastic is doing the work. The versions I have done are a combination of elastic with ties- this makes one long string that is threaded through and elasticates the back of the PJs and makes a drawstring (without elastic at the front).verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-66853694185306469172013-06-27T07:41:22.296+01:002013-06-27T07:41:22.296+01:00There is a lengthen/shorten line- If you trace the...There is a lengthen/shorten line- If you trace the pattern, you can cut across this, spread out the 2 pieces by the amount you need to lengthen using a piece of paper underneath, tape down and then cut out with the new lengthening section as part of the patternverykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-54447925165991899432013-06-27T07:37:12.281+01:002013-06-27T07:37:12.281+01:00Sadly I didn't get the pj pants class bit I am...Sadly I didn't get the pj pants class bit I am doing the fantasy fabric shop, yey! Jo Robertson (thejoyofthehousetomyself)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08134709901555517393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-16167836207310488612013-06-27T01:28:54.174+01:002013-06-27T01:28:54.174+01:00Thanks for this incredible info! I will not get t...Thanks for this incredible info! I will not get to meet you, but will think of you and your full class as I make pj pants. I can never find them long enough so this pattern is ideal :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000247658480481455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-22356989843674482732013-06-27T00:15:08.355+01:002013-06-27T00:15:08.355+01:00Hey Kerry, what is that strawberry fabric? I love ...Hey Kerry, what is that strawberry fabric? I love it! Also, I'm on the wrong side of the Atlantic-boo.kbzelaznyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219390363417024750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-5484054881827982662013-06-26T21:54:58.888+01:002013-06-26T21:54:58.888+01:00Great post. Thanks for all the great info. I jus...Great post. Thanks for all the great info. I just wish I wasn't so jealous of all you folks going to Fat Quarterly. You guys make it sound so darn fun! If only I weren't on the wrong side of the Atlantic. ;-DRamonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771292854292606156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-47876841514498039312013-06-26T21:49:03.660+01:002013-06-26T21:49:03.660+01:00I feel I should wear my simplicity pjs just to kee...I feel I should wear my simplicity pjs just to keep you all company, even though I am not in the class!Strawberry Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150762199167134708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-37307075198214961292013-06-26T21:35:08.994+01:002013-06-26T21:35:08.994+01:00Removing all in one jumpsuit from packing list now...Removing all in one jumpsuit from packing list now....Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-32404501079286879902013-06-26T21:23:46.832+01:002013-06-26T21:23:46.832+01:00Could I thread elastic through the channel instead...Could I thread elastic through the channel instead of a waist tie?Gertie Pyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01265339570096603049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-83408379297010986392013-06-26T20:14:38.079+01:002013-06-26T20:14:38.079+01:00I love the contrast hem....though I'm not in y...I love the contrast hem....though I'm not in your class I shall take a nosey at what everyone has done.Indiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502249142776359683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-39021501826512973772013-06-26T19:41:04.743+01:002013-06-26T19:41:04.743+01:00"Love and understanding" :)"Love and understanding" :)<br />Amy Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06910707686408995865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-9154014918870130272013-06-26T19:06:24.883+01:002013-06-26T19:06:24.883+01:00Me too! Catwoman jumpsuits.
Because you guys acros...Me too! Catwoman jumpsuits.<br />Because you guys across the pond are so into fashion & style.<br /><br />Have fun with your class.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.com