Summer's Hottest Pyjama Designs Revealed
At Fabrics Galore, our team of experts is here to guide you through the best pyjama patterns for those hot summer nights. Here are seven outstanding pyjama sewing patterns that will put you in the groove for warmer weather, catering to beginners and improvers alike. Each design offers a range of options - from collar and frill features for advanced sewers to varying lengths for both short and longer pyjamas. Some patterns even double as stylish summer wear for lounging around the house or venturing outdoors!
Jaimie Pyjama Bottoms and Shorts Pattern
Let's kick things off with the Jaimie pattern, an excellent selection for your first sewing project. This versatile pattern offers options for full-length pyjama bottoms or shorts, both featuring an elasticated low-rise waist with an optional drawstring. Tilly and the Buttons cater to a vast range of sizes from 4-34, providing a free step-by-step tutorial to help this pyjama pattern grab 5-star reviews left and right!
Skill Level: Beginner
Recommended fabrics: light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, shirting, quilting cotton, double gauze or viscose.
Check out our best-selling candy striped seersucker for the long version:
Candy Stripe Seersucker Fabric
Fifi Pyjamas Pattern
Moving on to the Fifi pyjama pattern, this design includes a lovely camisole top, perfect for those who've advanced beyond beginner sewing. The camisole is cut on the bias with pleated cups, bias binding straps, and a princess seam back. Don't fret, as the pattern includes instructions for sewing bias-cut fabric, creating binding, and finishing with French seams. If you're not feeling ready for the cami top yet, simply try the shorts and work your way up!
Skill Level: Improvers and advanced beginners
Recommended fabrics: cotton lawn
Dressmaking Floral Cotton Lawn - Blossom Yellow
Nina Lee Piccadilly Pyjamas Pattern
The Nina Lee Piccadilly pyjamas are a stunning summer design featuring a pretty Mandarin collar and curved hems on both the top and bottoms. You can choose between versions with shorts or cropped trousers and cap sleeves or 3/4 length sleeves. The pyjama shorts include a flat front waistband with an elasticated back and can be adorned with a pretty ribbon tie.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Recommended fabrics: cotton lawn or viscose
Our team at FG is quite fond of this pattern, and you might have spotted it at recent shows, as we have a sample set made up in Bertha; the cotton lawn worked perfectly, making these pyjamas very chic. Feel free to show off your sewing skills with contrast bias binding, or skip that element if you're not feeling confident.
Bertha in Red and Grey Cotton Lawn
Merchant & Mills Winnie Pyjamas Pattern
A true team favorite at FG, Aimée frequently makes these with our cotton chambray striped fabrics! This pyjama pattern is highly versatile for different seasons, with options for long or short sleeves, and long, short, or short-short bottoms.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Suitable for an intermediate skilled sewer and features a buttoned top with a relaxed collar.
Recommended fabrics: cotton chambray
For classic pyjamas, chambray is simply without compare—it's a delightful cotton to work with and will make stunning pyjamas.
Fabrics Galore Chambray Collection
Megan Nielsen Reef Camisole and Shorts Set
This camisole and shorts set sewing pattern includes a relaxed fit ideal for summer nightwear or casual daywear. The camisole top features a v neckline and a crossover yoke in the back, available in sizes 6-20. The shorts include an elasticated waist, pockets, and two hem options - either a curved or straight hem and two rise options - either just below the waist or on the hip. We think you'll look fabulous in these even if you're still wearing them at lunchtime.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended fabrics: linen, viscose, lawn, light chambray
Linen and Cotton Mix Gingham Fabric in Duck Egg Blue
Closet Core Carolyn Pajamas Pattern
More tailored than others in this list, the Closet Core Carolyn Pajamas pattern boasts a notched collar, curved hem, breast pocket, and three sleeve options. The short-sleeved, shorts design is perfect for summer nights and looks stunning with piping, making it a suitable choice for lounging during hot days.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended fabrics include cotton flannel, quilting cottons, shirting, lawn, double gauze, and silk crepe.
We think these would look gorgeous in this Alexander Henry Turtle Bay cotton fabric.
Alexander Henry Turtle Bay Indigo Fabric
Matchy Matchy Ruffle Brunch Set
Another team favorite, the Matchy Matchy Ruffle Brunch Set is all about style. This design includes ruffles on both the top and bottom hems, available in long or short versions, an elasticated waist, and in-seam pockets. The top features relaxed puff sleeves with simple ties instead of buttons. This pattern comes in sizes 6 - 38.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended fabrics include linen, cotton, or viscose
We adore this pattern in a gingham and the spring colors like pink, yellow, and pale blue work wonderfully with the design. Feel free to find interfacing and elastic on our website to complete your patterns!
Fabrics Galore Gingham Dressmaking Collection
Favorite Summer Pyjama Patterns
We hope you enjoy Fabrics Galore's summer pyjama pattern favorites, but we eagerly await hearing about your own preferences! Remember that our team is always ready to advise you on the best fabrics to match your patterns. Browse our nightwear collection to discover our best-selling pyjama fabrics.
Authored by: Annabelle Rigg, Online and Store Manager at Fabrics Galore London
Reviewed by: Paul Johnston, Owner and Founder of Fabrics Galore London since 1992
Feature Image by Finn on Unsplash
- To complement your evening fashion-and-beauty look, consider pairing your favorite summer outfit with the Candy Stripe Seersucker Fabric from Fabrics Galore, a perfect match for the Jaimie Pyjama Bottoms and Shorts Pattern.
- For those seeking to elevate their home-and-garden atmosphere, the Matchy Matchy Ruffle Brunch Set pattern in a gingham from Fabrics Galore's Gingham Dressmaking Collection makes for an enchanting addition to your loungewear wardrobe, creating a charming blend of lifestyle and style.
