Folkwear Patterns - Chinese Pajamas

About the Chinese Pajamas

The casual comfort and simple elegance of this easy-sew Jacket and Pants combo will make it your favorite at-home wear in super-soft cotton or the perfect evening outfit in silk and brocade. This sewing pattern includes a fully-lined Jacket and drawstring pants. The mid-thigh Jacket features stand-up Mandarin collar, set-in sleeves, inside and outside pockets, button-loop frog front closures, and extra-long sleeves that roll back to expose a colorful or decorative lining. The loose-fitting Pants have a drawstring waist and cuff bands that can be made of the same fabric or a complementary decorative fabric.

Create a wardrobe of interesting outfits by using a changing selection of materials and colors. Other design options include shortening the jacket sleeves or omitting them altogether to make a vest, lengthening the jacket to a knee- or ankle-length coat, or shortening it for a bolero variation.

The Fabric

Soft and fluid silks, synthetics, cottons, silk velvet. For a more structured look, cotton, lightweight denim or corduroy, medium-weight silk, lightweight wool. NOTE: Jacket lining shows when cuff is rolled back.

Sizing

Women's Extra Small to Extra Large, Men's Medium to 2X Large.

Level of Difficulty

There is no specified level of difficultly on the pattern, but Folkwear have very good instructions.