Eclipse Nightgown Pattern

A couple years ago, I was browsing through a clothing site looking through pajamas and nightgowns for Christmas. I found the cutest nightgown and bloomer set that I really wanted to get for my daughter. So I did.

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Yes, even I, who enjoys sewing, will purchasing clothing. But this nightgown and bloomer set wouldn't last long. Especially at the rapid rate this girl grows.

I knew I wanted to make her more and with a nightgown that had more length instead of the tunic length. And without all the frills and lace. She just wanted comfy and basic.

This nightgown pattern idea has been on my sewing to do list for 2 years. Today is the day you not only get the nightgown but also the cute bloomers pattern. Together, these two pieces make up a comfy and modest nightie for your little one.

This post will walk you through sewing up the nightgown. You can learn to sew up the bloomers pattern in our other post.

As for the pattern, grab the free Eclipse Nightgown pattern at the end of the post. Look for the peach colored button.

Get her to sleep in style with this simple nightgown pattern for girls.

VIDEO: Nightgown Sew-along

Eclipse Nightgown Sewing Pattern Tutorial

Materials Needed

Nightgown Pattern - click the peach colored link at the end of the post
1/2 - 1.5 yards knit fabric
Matching Thread
Ballpoint needle or double needle

Step 1

With Right Sides Together (RST), match the shoulders of the front and back bodice. Pin one of the shoulders and stitch across with a zig zag, stretch stitch or on a serger. Leave the other shoulder open.

Step 2

Take neckband piece and fold it in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. Press. Start by pinning the center of the neckband to the shoulder seam with right sides together. Gently pull and pin neckband out to the unsewn shoulders.

Stitch in place and press.

Step 3

With RST, match the open shoulders of the bodice front and back. Stitch across the shoulder.

Step 4

With RST, pin the center of the sleeve on the shoulder seam of the bodice. Pin sleeve to bodice matching the sleeve and bodice as you go. Stitch across the sleeve from one side to the other. Repeat with opposite sleeve.

Step 5

Turn bodice so that right sides are together. Match side seams and sleeves. Stitch down the

side seam. Repeat with opposite side.

Step 6

To finish the hem of the sleeve, fold the edge of the sleeve up 1/2" and pin in place. Stitch

around using your double needle or a zig zag stitch. Repeat with opposite sleeve

Step 7

Turn the bottom edge of the bodice up 1/2" towards the wrong side of the fabric and press. Using your double needle, zig zag or stretch stitch, topstitch around the hem of the bodice. Press.

You can pair this easy nightgown pattern with our little girl bloomers pattern. They make a great Christmas set or just a fun, cozy winter sewing project.

Get the Nightgown Pattern

Want the free Eclipse Nightgown sewing pattern? Simply click the button below to download.