So, awhile ago now a friend asked me for a pattern for pajamas. Of course I was thinking of all of the cute little nightie ideas I could come up with. Then, last week, my Little Dude ran up to me with alarm on his face. Something really terrible had happened...
His big toe was sticking out of his footie jammies! I tried telling him that his toe was just coming out to say hello but he wasn't buying it. That night the feet were cut off of his favorite robot jammies. Then, the next night, the same thing happened. With the same toe even! I'm not sure if he just has one foot bigger than the other, or one leg longer, or if there is something going on in the jammie factory where they are making one leg shorter than the other, but I had to accept the kid needed new jammies.
So, I set out to draft up a "One size fits many" pair of PJ pants, so I could share it with all of you.
Sure, at first glance, there isn't anything special about them. I can promise you that they will fit a range of sizes (I'll talk about that later), I'll even show you how to make the snazy cuffs on the ankles! What? You want more?
What about if the back looked like this? Get out your appliques, this bum wants something cute on it!
I'm totally picturing cute little ruffles for a girl (I'm sorry I can't help it)!
I've been wanting to make a PJ pant with no back seam since my girls were babies, so I thought it was about time I finally did it. Perfect for that little diaper butt in your life, but cute on a feisty toddler or young child too!
See this applique post if you have never done one before. Get those ideas ready, pattern for these pants coming very soon (of course free)!
So cute! I can't wait to see the pattern.
ReplyDeleteAww, that's so awesome! I can't wait to check out and try the pattern :) My little guy had the same problem with his toe sticking out until I finally just chopped off the feet and put on cuffs.
ReplyDeleteI love this!! The stripes are really cute!! I know your little Mister will really enjoy these. Can't wait to see the pattern.
ReplyDeleteHow on earth did you know that: I love stripes on babies, a lot? I have two little boys who are going to get jealous of the fact Mommy makes more stuff for sister? Baby needs new jammies(bad!)?
ReplyDeleteLOVE this, can't wait for the tute. :)
Oh my, I'm sifting through my piles of fabric right now! :) My girls are going to LOVE these!!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I love 'em! Have lotsa grandsons those will be perfect for!! Cannot wait for the tute!! Just love that butt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute PJ thank you so much can't wait for the the tutorial...
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to drop you a quick note --- to say "Thank you!" I've been following your sewing adventures for several months now and love the projects, your generosity in sharing patterns, and the inspiration your blog provides. Thanks for making sewing clothing fun (and less scary!)
ReplyDeleteChristine, thank you so much for asking what we wanted to see. Something for boys! Yeah! These look great! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOh so perfect! I've thought several times that I'd love to make jammies for my gal! Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteLove them! Thanks for whipping those up. Oh, I can just picture Christmas pj's now!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteChristine - I'm so excited for your pattern!!
ReplyDeletei want to know where in the world did you get the brown/white striped knit??? these are fabulous. i love all of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThese are SOOOO cute...I HAVE to make some for my baby and my toddler!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - can you imagine how fun it would be to sew a few "holiday" pairs for a special little kid? Christmas jammies, Springtime jams, birthday jams... SO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI am excited!!! I can't wait to see them, I have been wanting to make my boys some PJ's
ReplyDeleteI didn't know where to ask this, but I though for sure a few months back you had a tutorial on how to fix tattered footsie jammie feet. I've searched your amazing blog for an hour or so now, but I can't find it. Can you direct me to it please. Thanks for all the amazing things you do.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine!
ReplyDeleteI haven't put up a tutorial for anything like that, but you could cut the feet off and then add cuffs. If you loop up the tutorial for these jammie pants there are instructions on how to add cuffs.
If you click on the tutorials tab at the top of the page, most of the tutorials on the site are there (the the exception of maybe a couple of recent ones that I haven't had a chance to add yet).