Liberty Nighty

I'm not sure many people would cut into their precious Liberty to make sleep wear, but I do. Often when you purchase Liberty online it's hard to gauge the scale of a print or the exact colours. This particular fabric is lovely, but the colours are a little too 'primary' for my liking.

My first Liberty nighty, made back here in 2011, has finally died. It has been worn at least twice a week for most of Spring and Summer, and some of Autumn, since it was made. I've certainly gotten more wear out of it than any other Liberty garment I've made. Unfortunately, it is beyond repair. The fabric has split right down the front and no amount of stitching will save it :(

At least I can make another! Again I used a simple pattern from Handmade Gauze, a Japanese pattern book that I purchased way back. It's not complicated, but sleep wear isn't supposed to be.

The fabric is called Alexandra. I made my sister a scout tee with her piece of Alexandra earlier this year, which she purchased in the turquoise colourway. I almost wish I'd have purchased that colour, but then I wouldn't have a replacement nighty. The trim has been in my stash for years. I think I purchased it from Pitt Trading in one of those bulk trim packs that they sell at the Sewing and Quilt Show in Sydney. It matched perfectly and I only had about a centimeter spare once I finished.

I really like this new nighty. I finished it today after being surprised by a day off work when James vomited in the school car park this morning. We had a delightful day at home - him resting and me sewing! What a treat! Hopefully my new swimmers will be ready to share soon.