Sep 09
It is particularly difficult to get a clear picture of an excited toddler in her new pajamas.
Sometimes my crafty projects are born out of necessity. Emily needs pajamas, so I attempted to make her some. This morning, I traced a pair of pants directly onto flannel fabric and then added a 1/2 inch seam allowance all the way around. I then sewed the seams in this order:
- side seams and inseams
- crotch (which got an extra topstitch)
- waistband
- hem
Simple…but they’re problematic. I should have made the waistline higher, for starters. They’re also not snug enough in the waist. I think I’ll add some elastic or put in a drawstring, although I’m afraid that a drawstring won’t stay tied with this active gal. :)
September 9th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
You could sew another strip along the top of your existing top, to make them higher, and make it into a casing for elastic. I agree, drawstrings aren’t the best for toddler. Lovely photo, by the way!
September 9th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Did the crown come with the pants? :)
September 9th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
No, but it does match pretty well, don’t you think?
Hashi, I read your comment a little late… I had just sewn in elastic when I saw your suggestion. Alas, I think this will work! I’ll find out after naptime.
September 9th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I’m happy to hear someone else makes their patterns that way. That’s how I create most of my clothes (and then cross my fingers the whole time that it’s gonna turn out).
Elastic I’m sure would do the trick. The waistband looks wide enough for it. Cute cute though. And I love the crown.
September 9th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
they are super cute! isn’t that the best way , pattern free ? just trace and go! love the crown !
September 10th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Now for the top Missy!
September 10th, 2008 at 10:23 am
You can never have too many pairs of pajama pants!
September 10th, 2008 at 11:29 am
She looks adorable
September 11th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
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September 16th, 2008 at 4:28 am
I love the crown, pants and pillows. And the little one is adorable too. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog back. And (if you have time) I would love to know what pattern you used (if you used one) for the owl pillow. Thanks.