Sometimes Im so busy sewing things for other people and doing repairs on clothes, I run out of time to make clothes for my own kids.
I decided to spend some time making my eldest daughter some pyjamas. Where we live is quite temperate and so I decided to make long-sleeved and long-armed cotton pyjamas.
I used this old pattern I found at an opp shop recently.
I thought I would make the girls’ version, thinking it had a yoke. Nope! It is actually a giant collar! So I didn’t use the collar; instead adding lace.
The sleeve cuffs are probably my favourite 🙂
I loved making these pyjamas. Cutting them out well, pressing everything as I was making it, overlocking, putting in the lace.. Â They came out looking professional, and I feel assured that they will easily last both of my daughters because of the high quality fabric.
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So after doing some cushions.. I thought Id keep the screen printing going and make some pyjamas out of the same fabric. Who am I kidding, the 4 year old wont have any other fabric at the moment!
So I made up some pants with the fabric and did a quick applique on a pre-bought T-shirt. And here they are; a quick, easy, and unique set of Summer pyjamas.
And a side note. I cant believe this great pattern (admittedly I did have to cut down the top of the pants, seriously high waisted) that I just picked up second hand has never ever been used. Its date on the back says 1987, which means it is 26 years old, and I had to cut out the pattern in it myself!!
Also, the little bootee things, yep, there really is a pattern in there for them. Haha! I would make them if I thought my kids would not only entertain the idea, but actually regularly wear them.
Sewing, knitting, and pattern making!
