I love beautiful little nightgowns. She does too and she was thrilled with how it turned out. For a little girl who likes wearing dresses every day it just makes since to have a dress for pajamas too.
The reason this nightgown is such a quick project is the fact that it doesn’t require notions. No buttons, snaps, or zippers. Just some elastic. The pattern consists of one sleeve piece and two rectangles for the dress. That’s it! When I say that this is a one hour project, I’m not kidding.
I’ve made about a dozen of these dresses for my girls, for baby showers, and for cousins.
1 Hour Nightgown
Pattern: Peasant Pocket Dress from Whimsy Couture (altered to create a longer nightgown length)
Fabric: thrift store find.
Is it possible to get more information on how you altered it?
Hi Brittany! The only thing I did was extend the length to the floor for a nice, long nightgown. So just add inches to the main rectangular piece of the pattern! Good luck!
what about the sleeves? how do you make those?
Those are in the pattern from Whimsy Couture as well! You just lengthen the fabric for the longer sleeves 🙂
How do I download the pattern?
Hi Kathleen! I have a link at the end of the post that goes to the pattern shop I purchased my pattern from: http://whimsycouturesewingpatterns.com/product/pocket-peasant-topdress/
Hi! The pattern says intermediate to advanced sewing skills required… but gee, it doesn’t look *that* hard. I would consider myself a non-beginner, maybe intermediate…. but I am scared off by that pattern description. What’s your take?
No, definitely not! I think its a very basic pattern and you’d be just fine!
I have never ordered a PDF file pattern before… is it easy to figure out from a 8×10 sheet of paper?
This one only has one pattern piece, so it’s super simple! For other patterns that require multiple pieces, they are generally pretty simple and have great instructions for taping the pieces together. I’ve been impressed!
I love this nightgown and I have purchased the pattern, however I’m having trouble figuring out how to make the long sleeved version! The actual pattern only explains the short sleeved version, but as a beginner, I need help figuring out how to hem the long sleeves and where to fold the fabric when cutting out the arm holes. Any tips?
Hi Lorna! The steps for finishing up the sleeves are the same whether you make the short sleeve, the 3/4 or the long sleeve, so I hope that helps with that part! You hem them exactly the same. As far as where to fold the fabric when cutting out the armholes I’d have to have it right in front of me to make sure. If I remember correctly it will be folded along the long edge, forming a rectangle and then you’d line up the pattern piece with the shorter end.
I couldn’t for the life of me figure it out, but once I had all the pieces in front of me, it all came together! My little girl is now the proud owner of an upcycled duvet cover nightie! Thank you so much for this!
Ahh! Awesome! I’m so glad it all worked out!
Can’t wait to get started on matching Christmas pajamas for my girls! I’m a beginner sewer for sure, but I feel confident I can figure it out. How did you do the ribbon bow at the neckline?
Hi Samantha! I just hand stitched it on in the center of the bow. Hope that helps and good luck! I really do love this simple pattern!
I have ordered the pattern, when will I receive it
Hi Jenna! It should be emailed to you or be available to download. Whimsy Couture would be the one to contact for more details. Good luck and happy sewing!