Nightshirts in Seersucker and Brushed Shirting

Initially I planned to make conventional pajamas, but I ended up opting to make nightshirts instead as a cheaper and simpler alternative. I made two identical garments for this project: One is in a lightweight striped seersucker, and the other is a slightly-more-heavy brushed checked cotton shirting.

I used McCall’s M8443 for the pattern. I skipped the patch pocket and added a tab to the side seam split to make a lapped flat-felled split side seam. I also slightly modified the neck facing to be stronger.

This was not a challenging project, but I am super happy with the results! The seersucker is noticeably better in warm weather. The brushed cotton is warmer and feels more like classic sleepwear though. Once I find another fabric that matches the set, I’ll have to make a third!