Sometimes you just need to be comfortable and cosy. This set definitely fits the bill.

The top is the Tessuti Mandy boat tee, yet again! Size Large, with full length sleeves. You need to choose your fabric carefully when sewing this top as it needs to have enough stretch for the seam around the bicep to be comfortable. If you’re looking for an alternative tee pattern with a wider sleeve, check out the Grainline Hemlock tee (free to newsletter subscribers).

If you pay attention at the cutting out stage, it’s not too difficult to match the stripes at the side seams. I usually check that the stripes at the top point of the underarm and the hem line match up.

The fabric is stretch french terry that came to me via a friend, but I think originally came from Clear It when it was open and selling deadstock fabric. It’s superb quality, really easy to sew and to wear, and feels like it has some viscose content. I actually cut out the pants before realising that I had enough of the fabric to also make a top.  As it turns out, I even had enough to eke out a simple sleeveless tunic top as well!  I’ll get that blogged at a later stage.

I’ve sewn the Style Arc Palermo pants once before, in black wool french terry, and have found that I wear them a great deal when working or lounging at home.

As you can see, I didn’t do as good a job with lining up the stripes accurately on the crotch seam! But hey, hopefully no-one is staring at my crotch. I don’t bother with the optional cord in the waistband.
From the Style Arc website:
On trend knit pant
Drop crotch
Saddle seam
Elastic waist
In seam pockets
Easy lounge wear fit
Slim leg opening
FABRIC SUGGESTION: Knit jersey or any knit fabric with drape.

I can’t decide if all those stripes give more pyjama vibes or prison uniform vibes. Not that I care a great deal!  I know that not everyone is a fan of the drop crotch, but I find this one dropped enough to be extra comfortable, but not too extreme.  I also really like the leg width.