I’m a convert to slips. They’re highly functional but also make me feel like a grown up lady. I made these using some rayon from Spotlight, and the free Vera Venus bias slip pattern. It only goes up to a size 39″bust/41″hip, so I had to grade up, but it worked well. The rayon is perfect: sturdy, no special washing needed, but still light. And, since it’s a natural fibre, it breathes well and doesn’t get stinky.
For the top front edge, you can add lace or finish with a decorative stitch; the pattern suggests a shell stitch. For a laugh, here’s the black one I did by hand, compared to the white one I did by machine (using a blind hem stitch).
Oh dear. Remind me not to take up embroidery.
And, just for the record, some fun PJ pants made out of Spotlight flannelette, and a basic self-drafted pattern. Judging by the selvedge, the print seems to have been made by a student at RMIT.
Can you see the animals hiding badly? Aren’t they gorgeous?
(These have been worn a bit already; sorry about that! I love them.)
sixty six stitches 
Thanks for sharing! I really need to get around to making a Gertie slip – its on a rather too long list of things to do!
Ooh I’ll be interested to hear how that goes. The only stretchy slip I’ve ever had was a disaster because it wouldn’t ‘slip’ but kept sticking to my clothes and twisting round. The Gertie slip is pretty, though, maybe it’s worth risking it.
I ALWAYS wear slips – I should really get around to making some more. The animal print on your PJs is super cute!
So that’s why your dresses look so good. I had no idea. (I guess that’s the point)
Yes I just love the PJs, and it’s so great that the print was someone’s university project. Good sense of humour.