You may remember a while back that I made some pyjama bottoms for my daughter by cutting out around her existing PJs.
Well, I'm pleased to report that my daughter now has a complete set of pyjamas through the same method!
I cut it out larger than I needed and longer too as she doesn't like getting a cold back at night. Problem solved!
I was going to hem the top normally but decided to bind it with satin bias instead.
She is very toasty in them!
*Note to self*
Only use bias binding on 'flat' fabric, not 'bouncy' fabric as it doesn't seem to sit properly.
Either that or finish it off entirely by hand.
Showing posts with label PJs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PJs. Show all posts
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Friday, 17 February 2012
Ocean duvet covers
I love everything to do with the ocean.
Beach, ocean surf, waves, rockpooling, bodyboarding - you name it - if it's connected to the ocean then I adore it!
So when I came across a preloved duvet cover with cute ocean creatures on it, it just had to come home with me.
It didn't stay as a duvet cover for very long though. I needed some new pyjama bottoms but I couldn't find the right ones for me.
And then I had an idea.
What if I were to cut up my old bottoms, make a pattern and then create some new ocean pyjama bottoms?
And the best bit is that I have quite a lot of duvet cover left over.
I'll let you know what I end up making!
Beach, ocean surf, waves, rockpooling, bodyboarding - you name it - if it's connected to the ocean then I adore it!
So when I came across a preloved duvet cover with cute ocean creatures on it, it just had to come home with me.
It didn't stay as a duvet cover for very long though. I needed some new pyjama bottoms but I couldn't find the right ones for me.
And then I had an idea.
What if I were to cut up my old bottoms, make a pattern and then create some new ocean pyjama bottoms?
Well, here they are!
They fit like a dream, are totally comfy and fun to lounge around in.
I also reused the buttons from the bottom of the duvet cover on the front of the pyjamas. I try my best to incorporate as much of the original item into my refashions.
I also used ocean coloured threads throughout with a different shade both top and bottom. It's the little details like that that I love having fun with!
And the best bit is that I have quite a lot of duvet cover left over.
I'll let you know what I end up making!
Monday, 3 October 2011
Of course it's warm now - I've just made fleecy PJ bottoms!
My daughter's fleecy PJ bottoms were having an argument with her ankles so I thought it was about time she had some more.
I wanted to make them out of a fleece blanket that we already had but she didn't want it cut up however warm it was going to keep her. So I bought some cute fleece instead.
I made a rough pattern and then just sewed it up - I can't believe how quickly it came together. If you're thinking of trying a first sewing project - make it PJ bottoms!
She's looking forward to wearing them - when it's cold enough!
I wanted to make them out of a fleece blanket that we already had but she didn't want it cut up however warm it was going to keep her. So I bought some cute fleece instead.
I made a rough pattern and then just sewed it up - I can't believe how quickly it came together. If you're thinking of trying a first sewing project - make it PJ bottoms!
She's looking forward to wearing them - when it's cold enough!
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