Before I begin about pjs . . . a quick update on Gibbs. He went in for surgery on Tuesday 24th May. The grey mass was removed and he also underwent a TECABO (total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy). Yes, it’s as serious as it sounds and is only done as last ressort surgery. Anyhow . . . Gibbs came through surgery okay. We picked him up on the Wednesday evening. He looks a sorry sight: shaved ear, shaved face, droopy eye, lop-sided head . . . and having to wear the cone of shame for 2 weeks until the stitches come out. He’s got lots of meds to take. Biopsy results should take around 10 days. I’m thinking I might have to make him an eye patch for when the cone comes off. Facial paralysis (which is permanent) means he can’t blink/shut left eyelid . . . which means he’ll be prone to hurting/scratching his eye in future when walking in long grasses, etc.
In the meantime, I was trying to keep my mind on other things, and distract me from Gibbs’ medical problems so I did some sewing. Had been meaning to make myself a couple of new pairs of PJs. I favour shortie PJs, even in the winter. I pulled out two well-used patterns: New Look 6871 for the tunic (not really a PJ top but it works for me) and Butterick B4532 for the shorts.
And used two different fabrics I’ve had in my stash for almost 10 years. Next job is to make myself a couple of day-wear tunics for this summer, using the same pattern. I have the fabric. Just need to find the time.