Closet Core Patterns - Fran Pajamas
About the Fran PJs
Fran comes in sizes XXS-4X (up to a 62" hip).
If you loved the Carolyn PJs, you'll love the new Closet Core PJ pattern. Elevate your lounging and sleeping game with the Fran Pajamas. The Fran features tailored details with a slouchy fit. They look just as good in bed as they do glammed up and on the town.
The Fran top features a shirt collar, cuffed sleeve, back yoke, inverted back pleat, and button loop at the neck.
The Fran pants feature a straight leg with a slightly paper bag elastic waist, optional drawstring, inseam pockets, and back pocket.
The Fabric
- For a more structured look, choose crisp cottons such as broadcloth, voile, poplin, chambray, and other shirtings. For a more cozy set, choose cotton flannel or light to midweight linen.
- For a more glamorous or evening look, choose drapey fabrics like silk crepe de chine, satin, tencel, rayon challis, and viscose.
- The top can also be made as a lightweight jacket or shacket in midweight cotton twills and lightweight wools.
45inch / 1.14 m wide
TOP
Sizes XXS-S = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes M-1X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 3.75 yd (3.4 m)
PANTS
Sizes XXS-S = 3 yd (2.7 m), Sizes M-1X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 3.75 yd (3.4 m), Sizes 4X = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
TOP + PANTS
Sizes XXS-S = 6 yd (5.5 m), Sizes M-1X = 6.5 yd (5.9 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 7.25 yd (6.6 m), Sizes 4X = 7.5 yd (6.8 m)
58" / 1.5m
TOP
Sizes XXS-S = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes M-4X = 3 yd (2.7 m)
PANTS
Sizes XXS-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 3 yd (2.7 m), Sizes 4X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
TOP + PANTS
Sizes XXS-L = 4.5 yd (4.1 m), Sizes XL-1X = 5 yd (4.6 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 5.75 yd (5.2 m), Sizes 4X = 6.25 yd (5.7 m)
The Notions & Supplies
- Fusible interfacing, 1 yard (0.9 m)
- Buttons, 6 x 3/8"–1/2" (10-12 mm) wide
- Elastic, 1.5" (37 mm) wide x 2 yards (2 m)
- Optional: Drawstring, 1.5–2 yards (1.5–2 m), can be bought readymade or sewn from self fabric
- Thread in matching colour
- Marking tool
Sizing
Introducing Alpha Sizing!
Closet Core are excited to introduce this pattern in the new alpha size range! Please note that instead of 0-20 and 14-32 like past patterns, Fran comes in sizes XXS-4X, and covers the full scope of our size range (up to a 62" hip).
CC have worked hard to develop and test this new range, which they will offer for select future patterns in the future, in addition to our traditional 0-20 and 14-32 range. The alpha sizing works best for less fitted and more oversized patterns, and they have another pattern planned for next year that employs the same conventions. One big benefit is that it allows CC to go to print with a more size-inclusive range, with all sizes from XXS-4X included in the envelope!
Level of Difficulty
Closet Core Patterns rate the Fran Pajamas at the level of 'Intermediate'.
