10.24.2009

New PJ's

I am trying to begin making pajamas for my little girl now. It is just outrageous how expensive pajamas can be, unless you get them on clearance. They are also usually too tight around her wrists and ankles, or way too long. I wanted them to be comfy, so I used t-shirts and knits of mine.
From my shirts to her pj's

This was my first go at it. I created the pattern myself and went for a faux kimono shirt look. I like this way the best so far, but I did try another method to go for the same look on another one.

With Bubbles the Cat

Made with a t-shirt from our anniversary trip

Here is the second one I made her. I did it differently, but it came out good. She really likes it because it has flamingos on it. She didn't want to take it off! I made it from a t-shirt I picked up on our anniversary trip. I figured the pj's would be her souvenir.

Key West PJ's

Then she decided to be her little monkey self and have fun climbing on everything instead of letting me take pictures.

My little monkey in action

Needless to say, she did fall. But, she didn't hurt anything :)

Getting ready to fall

19 comments:

Michaela said...

Nice pajamas and a very sweet little girl.

Michaela

kristen said...

super cute jessica! if I were her I'd wear those pj's everywhere! :)

Su said...

You are right... why are kid's pjs so expensive?
These are cuter than anything I've seen on the shelves

Disney said...

How cute! I've been thinking of making my daughter PJ's too. Those look so cozy! I wish I had some :o)

tara said...

Great idea. Love the faux kimono look.

Heather - CROQZine.com - Dollarstorecrafts.com said...

Taking pictures of toddlers is so hilarious! :) I have to bribe my 3yo usually, to model stuff I've made for photos.

The pj's are adorable. They look so comfortable. i hate those polyester cheapy ones they usually sell in stores!

Random Thoughts Tracy said...

UBER cute... can we expect any sort of tutorial...I HATE how expensive jammies are, we are expecting number three and this would be great fun!

sweet limes said...

I do kimono style jammies for my kids too. Yours look terrific. That blue set is awesome, I think I like the stripes.

Ashley said...

Soooo cute! I hate store bought pjs.....they always have the itchy tags in them!

Jared and Delia said...

What a great idea!

Karin said...

Nice pajamas. I especially like the turqoize ones. Very cute!

Jewel said...

She is just so adorable and so are her jammies.

Heidi said...

I too have made sleep pants for my boys. I went into Wal-Mart one day and the store had $10 on sleep pants. I bought a pattern and some flannel and made them for my 3, my 2 nieces and 2 neighbor kids. I probably would have been money ahead to buy the $10 pants but I had so much fun making them for the kids! When they outgrew them last year I went back to the store and bought the larger pattern and started all over again. Your kimono style is adorable and what a cool way to use up some of your old t-shirts! Way to "upcycle"! BTW love the picture of Little Miss climbing out of the crib. Boy, does that bring back memories!

jess said...

adorable PJ's!! love them both!

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

Love the kimono look! so cute!

Heather Gragg said...

I love this! When's this pattern coming out....because I wanna buy it!!!!

Happy Together said...

"When's this pattern coming out..."

I'm actually working on three patterns right now :) Over ambitious I know, but I get bored quick!

jessica said...

too cute!

Elizabeth said...

Too too cute! :D