Harlow Pajamas

A N E X C LU S I V E PAT T E R N F R O M C H A R M PAT T E R N S
S P O N S O R E D BY B & J FA B R I C S
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 Meet the Harlow Pajamas! Inspired
by Old Hollywood glamour, this set
will have you lounging in sumptuous
style. A high-waisted elastic pant pairs
with a tunic-style top. The waist sash
and faux frog closures give these pjs
a dose of style. Make them in a silky
solid for a Jean Harlow effect or use a
cute printed cotton for a beach pajama
vibe!

xoxo, Gertie
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expansion for this pattern!

SIZE CHART
The Harlow Pajamas are sized in women’s US 2–20, with separate pieces
for A–C cup sizes, D–F cup sizes, and G–H cup sizes. Use the chart below
to pick your size. The high bust measurement should be taken above your
breasts and the full bust measurement should be taken at the fullest part of
your bustline. Take the hip measurement at the widest part of your hips.

S I Z E C H A RT : Separate pattern pieces are included for A–H cup sizes.

F I T N OT E S : the Harlow Pajamas are designed to have an easy fit, with up to 10 inches (in)
of ease in the bust and 10 in of ease in the hips. The waist is customizable with the length of
elastic you cut.

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
High 29 in 31 in 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in
Bust 73.7 cm 78.7 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.1 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm

Bust 30.5 in 32.5 in 34.5 in 36.5 in 38.5 in 40.5 in 42.5 in 44.5 in 46.5 in 48.5 in
A cup 77.5 cm 82.5 cm 87.6 cm 92.7 cm 97.8 cm 102.9 cm 107.9 cm 113 cm 118.1 cm 123.1 cm

Bust 31 in  33 in  35 in  37 in  39 in  41 in  43 in  45 in  47 in 49 in

B/C cup 78.7 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.1 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm
M AT E R I A L S & N OT I O N S

Bust 32 in  34 in  36 in  38 in  40 in 42 in 44 in  46 in 48 in 50 in •  Fabric for top, bottoms, and sash
D/DD cup 81.3 cm 86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm
33 in  35 in  37 in  39 in  41 in  43 in  45 in  47 in  49 in 51 in
•  2 Frog closures
Bust
F/G cup 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.1 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm 129.5 cm
•  1½ yd (1.2 m) 1-inch-wide
34 in  36 in  38 in  40 in  42 in  44 in  46 in  48 in  50 in 52 in
Bust elastic
H cup 86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132 cm
24 in  26 in  28 in  30 in 32 in  34 in  36 in  38 in  40 in 42 in •  Thread to match your fabrics and
Waist
61 cm 66 cm 71.1 cm 76.2 cm 81.3 cm 86.4 cm 91.4 cm  96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm frog closures
36 in  38 in  40 in  42 in 44 in  46 in  48 in  50 in  52 in 54 in
Hips
91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132 cm 137.1 cm
FA B R I C N OT E S
Use one or two fabrics for the top,
sash, and bottom. Fabrics with a
soft or fluid drape such as cotton
lawn, rayon challis or crepe, or silk
charmeuse for the ultimate luxury.
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 REQUIRED YARDAGE & CUTTING LAYOUTS
Note: All pattern pieces are shown in a “without nap” layout. You may need additional yardage for directional prints,
stripes, plaids, and other prints that need to be matched across seamlines.

Pajama Top (1, 2) PAT T E R N P I E C E S

Sizes 2-10 Sizes 12-20
1. Top Front
1¾ yd 2 yd
45 in Cut 1 on fold 1 2
1.6 m 1.8 m
1
1 yd 1⅞ yd 2
2. Top Back 7
60 in
0.9 m 1.7 m Cut 1 on fold
FOLD
45 in, all sizes
FOLD
3. Neckline Binding 3
Cut 1 on bias
1
4. Pants Front
Cut 2

5. Pants Back
2
1
Cut 2 4 5
2
6. Sash
FOLD FOLD
60 in, sizes 2-10 60 in, sizes 12-20 Cut 2 on fold

7. Belt Loop
Cut 2 6

Pants, Sash, 6
7
and Belt Loop (4, 5, 6, 7) 6
Sizes 2-10 Sizes 12-20
3 yd
45 in See below 5 6
2.7 m 7
6
2¾ yd 3 yd
60 in
2.5 m 2.7 m
5
N OT E : The sash takes quite a
bit of additional fabric in the size 4
12-20 layouts, so we have separated
FOLD

it from the pants in those layouts

below. This way, you can choose
to make only the pants and use 45 in, sizes 2-10
less yardage. (For sizes 2-10: if you 4
don't wish to make the sash, you
FOLD

can simply omit it from the layouts

above and the yardage will remain 60 in, all sizes
the same.)

Pants (4, 5) Sash, and Belt Loop (6, 7)

Sizes 12-20 Sizes 12-20
Neckline
3 yd 2 yd
45 in
2.7 m
45 in
1.8 m Binding (3)
All Sizes
6 45 in ⅝ yd
6 60 in 0.6 m
5
7

4
FOLD
FOLD

45 in, sizes 12-20 45 in, sizes 12-20

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SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: 5/8-inch (in) (1.5 cm) seam allowances are
included on all pattern pieces, except where otherwise
noted.
BEFORE SEWING
Transferring marks: Use dressmaker’s tracing paper and
a tracing wheel to transfer all pattern markings to the
wrong side (WS) of your fabric. Mark pattern notches,
dart legs, and pleat marks by snipping into the seam
allowance with the tip of your scissors.
Seam finishing: If finishing seams with a serger, serge
the following seam allowances (without trimming the
edges) before starting construction:
•  All vertical edges of the pants legs
•  Shoulder edges of the top front and back
•  Vertical edges of the top back
If you don’t have a serger, you can choose another finish
after sewing the seams, such as overcast-stitching or
pinking the seam allowances.
PA N T S
1. Assemble the pants legs: pin Pants Front (4) to
Pants Back (5), right sides (RS) together, matching
notches on the outseam and inseam. Stitch the inseam
and outseam, backstitching at the beginning and end.
Press seam allowances open. Repeat for the opposite leg.
2. Sew the crotch curve: pin pants legs RS together
along the crotch, making sure to match the pairs of back
notches, front notches, and inseam seamlines to each
other. Stitch the crotch seam from one waist edge to the
opposite waist edge, making sure that the inseam seam
allowances are stitched flat and open. Finish the crotch
seam allowances as one, either by serging or pinking.
Press the crotch seam allowances to one side.
3. Form the waist casing: sew a guide stitch ¼ in
(6 mm) from the waist edge. Make sure seam allowances
are stitched flat and open. Turn the waist edge to the WS
along the guide stitching and press. Turn the waist to WS
again by 1¼ in (3 cm) to form the waist casing. Press.
4. Sew the waist casing: edgestitch along the bottom
fold of the waist casing to secure it, leaving about 2 in
(5 cm) open at the center back to thread the elastic.
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5. Measure the elastic needed: wrap elastic around
your natural waist (the smallest part of your torso or
where you crease when bending to the side) so that it is
just snug but still comfortable. Mark the length needed,
adding 1 in (2.5 cm) to the circumference for the
overlap, and cut.
6. Using a bodkin or safety pin attached to one end
of the elastic, thread the elastic through the casing. It’s
helpful to pin the free end of the elastic to the fabric so
it doesn’t slip inside the casing. Overlap the ends of the
elastic by 1 in (2.5 cm) and pin. Zigzag stitch in a square
around the overlapped section, pivoting at the corners.
Tuck the elastic inside the casing and evenly distribute
the gathers around the waist. Stitch the waist casing’s
opening closed.
7. Hem the pants. To create a ¼-in (6 mm) double
hem, try the pants on to determine the desired length.
Add ½ in (1.3 cm) for hem allowance and cut to the
determined length. Sew a guide stitch ¼ in from the
raw edge. Turn the raw edge to the WS of the pants and
press. Turn to the WS ¼ in again and press. Edgestitch
along the top fold.
TOP
1. Sew the bust darts: on the Top Front (1) match the
dart legs, RS together, then stitch from the dart base to
the dart point. Backstitch at the beginning but not at the
end, leaving a few inches of thread at the point. Tie off
the thread and trim. Press the dart toward the waist.
2. Create the inverted box pleat: on the Top Front’s
RS, fold along each pleat marking and align it to center
front, working from the RS of the top. Pin. Baste along
the neckline to secure the pleats.
3. If serging, now you can easily serge the vertical seam
allowances of the Top Front without having to maneuver
around the dart bases.
4. Sew shoulder seams: place Top Front RS together
with Top Back (2) and pin at the shoulder seams. Stitch
the shoulder seams, backstitching at beginning and end.
Press the seam allowances open.
5. Sew the neckline binding: align the Neckline Binding
(3) bias strip’s short ends, RS together, and stitch to
form a ring. Pin one edge of the bias ring around the top
neckline, RS together, aligning the bias ring’s seamline
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to the top’s center back. Distribute any excess ease in the
neckline to match the bias ring. Stitch ¼ in (6 mm) from
the raw edge around the neckline, easing the two layers
together as necessary.
6. Press the binding up over the seam allowances. Turn
the binding’s edge to WS to enclose the seam allowances
and press. From the WS, turn under the binding’s raw
edge to just cover the seamline, press, and pin. From the
RS, stitch in the ditch of the binding’s seamline to finish,
catching the binding’s fold on the WS.
7. Sew the side seams: pin the Top Front and Top Back
RS together, aligning the circle markings for the armhole
openings. Stitch side seams from the hem to the armhole
markings, backstitching at beginning and end. Press
seam allowances open.
8. Finish the armholes: fold under the armhole opening
seam allowances, press, and pin. Topstitch ½ in (1.3 cm)
from the fold. Begin by backstitching at the shoulder
seam then sew to about ½ in past the underarm
seamline. Pivot, stitch across the seam allowances, pivot
again, and stitch up the other side of the armhole to the
shoulder seam.
9. Create a narrow doubled hem: sew a guide stitch ¼
in (6 mm) from the hem’s raw edge, press the raw edge
to the WS along the guide stitching, then press to the
WS again by ¼ in. Edgestitch the top fold to secure the
hem.
10. Sew the Belt Loops: fold Belt Loop (7) strip WS
together lengthwise and press to crease. Open the strip,
then fold under each raw edge to meet the center crease;
press. Fold again along the center crease and press.
Edgestitch the folded long edges together. Press under
the short ends by ½ in (1.3 cm).
11. Sew the belt loops to the top: pin folded ends of
belt loop at top and bottom belt loop placement marks,
centered on side seam. Bartack the belt loop ends in
place (if your machine doesn’t have a bartack stitch
setting, use a very short and narrow zigzag stitch). Trim
the loop’s excess.
SASH
1. Pin Sash (6) pieces RS together. Stitch around long
edges and short ends, pivoting at corners and leaving
an opening about 3 in (7.6 cm) long at center back.
Backstitch at the beginning and end. Trim the seam
allowances to about half and trim diagonally across the
corners to eliminate bulk.
2. Finish the sash: turn the sash RS out using a turning
tool, if possible, making sure corners are nice and sharp.
Press flat, making sure the opening’s seam allowances
are pressed to the inside. Use a slipstitch or a machine
edgestitch to close the opening.
FROGS (OPTIONAL)
1. Position decorative frog closure about ¼ in (6 mm)
below neckline binding seam at center front, centered
over the box pleat. Pin each half in place. If desired,
place a second frog closure below the first, spaced about
¼ in apart.
2. Stitch frogs in place by hand using thread to match
the frogs and a fell stitch, securing just the outer edge of
the frog to the fabric.
Enjoy your glamorous and luxuriously comfy Harlow
Pajamas!

PAT T E R N P I E C E LO C AT I O N G U I D E
Here is a list to help you locate the expansion pattern pieces on the letter-size tiled pages and A0 pattern sheets.
The tiled pieces and A0 sheets are included as separate pdf files as part of this digital pattern.

PC# Piece Name Tiled A0 PC# Piece Name Tiled A0

1 Top Front, A-C 1-10 4 4 Pant Front 41-52, 54-56, 58-60 2-3
1 Top Front, D-F 11-20 4 5 Pant Back 58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 3-4
1 Top Front, G-H 21-30 1 69-77
2 Top Back 31-40 1 6 Sash 53, 57, 61, 65 3
3 Neckline Binding 11-15 2 7 Belt Loop 1 2

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PAT T E R N
The pattern pieces are tiled so you can print
them on Letter (8½” x 11”) or A4 size paper.
You can also send the A0 pattern sheet PDF to
a local or online printer (like www.pdfplotting.
com) to print on large sheets (36” x 48” for
U.S. or AO for international).
This pattern includes size layers.
To get the best results, open either the Tiled
or A0 pattern pieces PDF in Acrobat Reader.
Open the Layers Palette (View>Show/
Hide>Navigation Panes>Layers) and hide all
of the layer(s) except for the ones you want
to print by clicking on the eye icon.
The All Sizes layer has general pattern
information and will always print.

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WORKING WITH THE TILED PIECES

Go to File>Print and change the page range
to the pages you need for the pieces you’ve
chosen (see Pattern Pieces Printing Index).
Make sure the Page Sizing settings to 100%
or Actual Size. Test this after printing by
measuring the 1” test box on the first page of
the bodice pattern pieces.
Cut apart any pattern pieces that share a
page by cutting on the gray long dashed lines.
Then fold back the page margins on each
page as directed.
Tape the pages together, butting up the
folded page edges with the gray margin lines,
matching up the letters in gray boxes.

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