Are bed jackets still made? I never see them, but I rarely go shopping. When my mother was sick and bedridden a couple of years ago, my aunt brought over grandmother's vintage bed jackets. My mother would have me help her into one when we knew company was coming over. That way she didn't feel like she was in her pajamas in front of people --not everyone thinks it's ok to go out in public in their pajamas much less receive guests in them. Bed jackets remind me of my very ladylike great aunt who had several of them. Very quaint. I should make one to keep on hand except when I catch a cold there is nothing ladylike about it.
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Wonderful post to read. If we could all just take the time to wear a bed jacket. LOL, finding time to be in the bed when sick is a real challenge. I'm with you, nothing pretty about being sick. Bed jackets for me are reminiscent of a more private and proper society. Love seeing this old pattern.
I have got to make one of these. I like to read in bed and a bed jacket is great for staying warm during the winter.
My mother keeps a stash of these with tags on them. But she gets sick periodically. I feel like if I had one, then I would get sick. That's why I don't have one.
I keep meaning to make a bed jacket..either sewn or knitted...one long enough to be worn with a pair of jeans. These are cute!
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