{"id":1332,"date":"2016-04-12T11:05:28","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T05:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/?page_id=1332"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:07:22","slug":"diy-nighty-dress-pattern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stitch a simple nighty \u2013DIY Night dress pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty2-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"how to sew a night dress -pattern \" class=\"wp-image-6292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty2-compressor.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty2-compressor-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/#Easy_to_sew_Night_Dress_Pattern\" >Easy to sew Night Dress Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/#How_much_cloth_is_needed_to_sew_the_nightdress\" >How much cloth is needed to sew the nightdress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/#Some_tips_on_selecting_the_fabric_for_a_nighty\" >Some tips on selecting the fabric for a nighty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/#Measurements_for_sewing_the_simple_nighty_pattern\" >Measurements for sewing the simple nighty pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/#Sewing_instructions_for_this_easy_nighty_pattern\" >Sewing instructions for this easy nighty pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-nighty-dress-pattern\/#How_to_stitch_a_gathered_nighty\" >How to stitch a gathered nighty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_to_sew_Night_Dress_Pattern\"><\/span>Easy to sew Night Dress Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Loose! hanging! Casual &#8211; these adjectives describing the nighty makes it the ideal dress for girls to wear at home in the summer. Once you have stitched one, you will want to make one for every night of the week. It&#8217;s easy and beautiful. This is a simplified loose-fit drafting guide for a casual night dress you can wear at home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-dress-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"nighty\" class=\"wp-image-11095104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-dress-pattern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-dress-pattern-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-dress-pattern-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cloth_is_needed_to_sew_the_nightdress\"><\/span><strong>How much cloth is needed to sew the nightdress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Decide on the finished length you need for the nighty from shoulder to hem. You will generally need about twice this length plus 3 inches extra for hems and seam allowances. This assumes the fabric is wide enough for the pattern pieces and is folded with the selvedges together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Cut the garment <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/grainline-of-a-fabric\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"31137\">along the lengthwise grain<\/a> of the fabric for proper drape and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_tips_on_selecting_the_fabric_for_a_nighty\"><\/span><strong>Some tips on selecting the fabric for a nighty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to choose lightweight 100% soft cotton &#8211; your body will thank you. You can use cotton batiste, poplin, or lawn for making this nighty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Before starting the stitching, wash\/rinse the cloth at least once. Prewashing will remove the sizing in new fabrics &#8211; resulting in better fitting and no chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawn cotton, good quality voile, or soft printed cotton in pastel colors would be ideal fabric choices for this pattern, but that is not to say you cannot make this in satin rayon or silk or in worst case scenario polyester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/chemise-free-sewing-pattern\/\">chemise sewing pattern<\/a>; or <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/peasant-dress-pattern\/\">peasant style night dress checkout the tutorial<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-cami-slip-dress\/\">simple cami slip dress pattern and tutorial<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sleeveless-top-sewing-pattern\/\">Sleeveless Pajama top<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/camisole-sewing-pattern\/\">simple strappy camisole<\/a> check them out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/diy-cami-slip-dress\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CAMI-SLIP-DRESS-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CAMI-SLIP-DRESS-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CAMI-SLIP-DRESS-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/CAMI-SLIP-DRESS.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/peasant-dress-pattern\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Peasant-Dress-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"how to sew a peasant dress\" class=\"wp-image-13165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Peasant-Dress-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Peasant-Dress-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Peasant-Dress-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sleeveless-top-sewing-pattern\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SLEEVELESS-TOP-pattern-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"sleeveless top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SLEEVELESS-TOP-pattern-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SLEEVELESS-TOP-pattern-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SLEEVELESS-TOP-pattern-2.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/camisole-sewing-pattern\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CAMIISOLE-TOP-300x300.png\" alt=\"how to sew a camisole top\" class=\"wp-image-15810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CAMIISOLE-TOP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CAMIISOLE-TOP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CAMIISOLE-TOP.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurements_for_sewing_the_simple_nighty_pattern\"><\/span><strong>Measurements for sewing the simple nighty pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need the following measurements for sewing a nighty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoulder width<\/strong> &#8211; From one tip of the shoulder to the other. Halve this measurement for this pattern..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bust round<\/strong> &#8211; Divide this measure by 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neck depth and neck width &#8211; <\/strong>as per the table given below as per the bust round or your own measurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong> &#8211; Decide on the height you need (Anywhere from knee to ankle) Add 3 inches to this, for seam allowance and hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pattern marking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can either <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/stitching-patterns\/\">make the pattern on a paper,<\/a> or draw directly on the cloth with chalk. If you are directly marking on the cloth, take the front and back pieces, fold them in half, take the folded side as AB in the diagram, and start marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown in the diagram below, you will be marking on the top (out of the two pieces together).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark everything on this piece. Then cut the back armhole and the sides (and the back neckline if you are binding it instead of using facing to finish).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove one-half portion and keep it aside &#8211; this is the back pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the remaining half portion, cut the front armhole and sides (and front neckline if you are binding the edges instead of facing for finish).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-markings.jpg\" alt=\"Nighty pattern markings on folded fabric\" class=\"wp-image-5226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-markings.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-markings-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The main marking points are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A-F &#8211; Shoulder width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A-E &#8211; Armhole depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G-E &#8211; Bust width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B- I &#8211; Flare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us start marking<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NIGHTY-4-2.png\" alt=\"The fabric nightgown pattern\" class=\"wp-image-5258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NIGHTY-4-2.png 543w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/NIGHTY-4-2-300x269.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we will mark the flare of the nighty. Mark Points I- B = 1\/2 of hip round ( this is the flare of the nighty)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Step 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mark the neck width A-C;Neck width can be taken as per this table. This is a slightly closed neck width. Please add 1\/2 inch for a relaxed neck or take the measure from an existing fitting garment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/neckwidth.png\" alt=\"neck width and neck depth chart\" class=\"wp-image-11069698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/neckwidth.png 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/neckwidth-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/neckwidth-150x87.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Step 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mark neck depth C-D ( this is how deep you want the neck to be &#8211; Mark the front neck depth and back neck depth); Front neck depth can be taken as per the above table, and Back depth depends on your preference; If you decide to take front and back neck depth same, lessen the depth by 1\/2 inch on both sides to adjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mark A- F = (Distance between the shoulder tips divided by two ) + 1\/4 inch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A-E = Mark E on line A-B as per the table<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/armhole-measurement-3.png\" alt=\"armhole measurement chart\" class=\"wp-image-11069709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/armhole-measurement-3.png 888w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/armhole-measurement-3-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/armhole-measurement-3-150x105.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark G as a straight line from E as per the measurement below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-G = Divide bust round measurement by 4 ; Add 2 inches to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join G to I in a straight line. From point I mark up 1 inch to point M. From B draw a soft curving line to M to form the bottom edge of the night gown.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw.png\" alt=\"Mark armhole\" class=\"wp-image-5234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw.png 503w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Draw straight line down from F so that it intersects with line G-E .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Mark the back neck. You can take back neck as anywhere between one to three inches. Give a curved shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">From point F on the shoulder tip, mark down 3\/4 inch to point L ( please make this 1\/2 inch for kids). Give the shoulder slope by joining the line C-L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark BACK SLEEVE LINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Where the lines from F &amp; G intersect (name it K ) go outside (measure the distance between G&amp; K and divide by two). Mark the point as J . Make a curved armhole shape from L-J-G &#8211; this is the back sleeve line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FRONT SLEEVE LINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">To mark the front sleeve line Mark Point N from K to the inside 3\/4 inch for adults and 1\/2 inch for kids. Mark this point as N .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Draw up a straight line to L. From N, Go outside 3\/4 inches diagonally, as shown in the diagram, to point O. Draw a soft curved line touching O from L -G &#8211; This is the front sleeve line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw.png\" alt=\"Mark pattern markings for the nighty on folded fabric\" class=\"wp-image-5234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw.png 503w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-draw-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 11.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Draw a soft curving neckline from C -D; For accuracy, mark up 1 inch from the intersecting straight lines from C &amp; D; now join the points C &amp; D through this to get a soft U neckline. If you want different necklines, refer the page for <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/draft-necklines\/\">drafting necklines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">When cutting the pieces, first <em><strong>cut on the back sleeve line and back neck piece<\/strong><\/em>; Keep aside that piece; then cut the front sleeve line and neckline on the remaining piece (which has all the markings you have made).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mark on the fabric\" class=\"wp-image-5229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-1.jpg 651w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-1-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you want to make sleeves use the instructions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-the-sleeves-you-want\/\">post to draft and sew sleeves here<\/a>. Or opt for an <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/angel-sleeve\/\">angel wing sleeve<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sew-flutter-sleeve\/\">flutter sleeve<\/a> or checkout the post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/add-sleeves-to-sleeveless-dress\/\">3 easy DIY sleeves for sleeveless dresses<\/a> which you can add after you have made the nighty ( or any other top\/dress which is sleeveless)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you want to make a sleeveless nightgown, you may want to reduce the armhole depth by about 1\/2 inch; otherwise, it will hang loose. The shoulder also may be reduced by 1\/2 inch if you like..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stitch this pattern in a fabric of your choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related posts : How to <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-sew-a-square-neckline\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11109912\">draft a square neckline<\/a> for this nighty ; <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/simple-neckline-edge-finish-without-facing-for-see-through-fabrics\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11112836\">Neckline edge finishing option<\/a> if you are using thin fabrics ; <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/using-a-french-curve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11111724\">Using the french curve <\/a>to draw the curved shapes in this pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sewing_instructions_for_this_easy_nighty_pattern\"><\/span><strong>Sewing instructions for this easy nighty pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I have decided to sew a Nighty pattern with a yoke . To draft different types of yokes for your night dress please read this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-yokes-pattern\/\">drafting yokes.<\/a> You can stitch the simple nighty without yoke following the same direction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/YOKE-NIGHTY2.jpg\" alt=\"YOKE NIGHTY2\" class=\"wp-image-5239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/YOKE-NIGHTY2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/YOKE-NIGHTY2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will get a yoke piece like this<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke3.jpg\" alt=\"Yoke opened up after cutting it out\" class=\"wp-image-5240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke3.jpg 595w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>How to cut out the front bodice for the yoked nighty<\/strong> &#8211; I cut out the front by keeping the yoke piece on top and marking the main fabric with a carbon sheet. I go up 1\/2 inch from the yoke bottom edge to add the seam allowance. Then cut it out. It is a waste of some fabric, I know. But I do not know a better way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-12.jpg\" alt=\"Sew to the bottom part\" class=\"wp-image-5262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-12-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Join this yoke piece to the nighty front bodice ( Which is already cut out minus the yoke area -plus seam allowance of 1\/2 inch) right sides together<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-5.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch yoke and body fabric pieces together\" class=\"wp-image-5241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-5-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-6.jpg\" alt=\"yoked nighty pattern\" class=\"wp-image-5243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-6-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Make a neck facing piece. Mark the neckline on it. Finish the edges (For more details checkout the post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-sew-facings\/\">facing<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Keep it on top of the right side of the front bodice. The facing piece should be wrong side up .Stitch through the neckline.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-facing.jpg\" alt=\"sew the facing of the nighty\" class=\"wp-image-5245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-facing.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-facing-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Cut the neck out with a very small seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-7.jpg\" alt=\"Cut out the neck\" class=\"wp-image-5249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-yoke-7-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Understitch the facing and the seam allowance of neckline together (This is so that the facing will roll to the wrong side smoothly)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-pattern8.jpg\" alt=\"Understitch the neckline and facing\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-pattern8.jpg 401w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-pattern8-291x300.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-20.jpg\" alt=\"Turn the neckline facing to the back\" class=\"wp-image-5253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-20.jpg 547w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-20-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finish the back neck by sewing a neck binding with a bias strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chckout these posts on<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/join-ends-of-fabric-strips-without-bulk\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11113064\"> joining fabric bias strips together.<\/a> And for<a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/soften-rough-seam-edges-thick-fabrics-bound-edge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11113132\"> binding the fabric edges with fabric pieces <\/a>as a good dressmaking tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stitch the shoulder together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish the armholes with bias strip binding.Checkout the detailed tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/make-bias-binding-tape\/\">how to cut bias binding<\/a> and to <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/bias-binding\/\">do the bias binding in different ways<\/a> (I did a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/learn-sashiko-hand-embroidery\/\">Sashiko embroidery<\/a> on top of the topstitching line )<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-1232-compressor-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch armhole with a binding\" class=\"wp-image-6291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-1232-compressor-1.jpg 586w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nighty-1232-compressor-1-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stitch the sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish the hem. Your nighty is ready.Easy Peasy, right ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you would like to add a Placket opening in the front of your nighty checkout the post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/stitch-plackets\/\">sewing plackets<\/a> for a tutorial. Also checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/stitch-sleeve-plackets\/\">5 types of sleeve plackets<\/a> you could sew on sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stitch_a_gathered_nighty\"><\/span><strong>How to stitch a gathered nighty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The above yoked nightwear can also be stitched with gathers in the front. For that, you need a pattern with fabric in the middle for gathers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">For drafting the pattern, you need to make the pattern as below and add 3 inches to the fold side as given below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/gathered-night-gown.png\" alt=\"Gathered night gown\" class=\"wp-image-5264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/gathered-night-gown.png 575w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/gathered-night-gown-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Arrange the gathers evenly near the center fold line when sewing the yoke to the main bodice. For details checkout the post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-gather-ruffles\/\">How to gather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11095107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-pattern.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-pattern-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nighty-pattern-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Embellish your nighty with some cute embroidery. Check out the post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/hand-embroidery-stitches\/\">embroidery stitches by hand<\/a> you can use on the nighty. I would think a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/knot-stitch\/\">stitch with knots<\/a> or some <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/lazy-daisy-embroidery\/\">lazy daisy flowers<\/a> would be ideal to decorate your nighty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>simple tunic dress<\/strong> also can serve as a cute little nightdress . Checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/free-tunic-pattern\/\">tutorial to make a tunic dress\/ top.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checkout this <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/tank-top-diy-sewing-pattern\/\">pattern for a tank top<\/a> for another way to finish the neckline with a yoke which is embroidered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/tank-top-diy-sewing-pattern\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/TANK-TOP-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"tank top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-14505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/TANK-TOP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/TANK-TOP-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/TANK-TOP.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Another great sleepwear you can sew by yourself is Pajama pants. Make one with slash pockets and a comfortable elastic waistband following the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sew-pyjama-pants\/\">tutorial to draft pajama pants pattern and sewing instructions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sew-pyjama-pants\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pajama-compressor-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"pyjama pants pattern\" class=\"wp-image-9672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pajama-compressor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pajama-compressor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Pajama-compressor.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy to sew Night Dress Pattern Loose! hanging! Casual &#8211; these adjectives describing the nighty makes it the ideal dress for girls to wear at home in the summer. Once you have stitched one, you will want to make one for every night of the week. It&#8217;s easy and beautiful. 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