I have been wanting to start a series like this for a while and had some photographs taken. I just have not had the time to put into it. I get a lot of questions about sewing on my Instagram account and messages in general or questions. It usually pertains to fabric places and patterns. So for the next few weeks I am going to be answering some questions.
Today we are talking children's pjs. This is where it began for me. I wanted matching pjs for the kids every year and I wanted to make them. I dreamed of flowly flannel nightgowns trimmed with lace and comfy flannel pjs for the bosy. Then I fell in love with the world of knits. It was intimidating because I didn't know the lingo or where to even begin. I joined my first pattern group and the rest is history.
Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop was my first look into the world of PDF patterns. They are so much easier to navigate. Amy does an amazing job with ink and paper conservation. They are always a delight to use. The majority of my patterns come from her.
My go to knit kids pj pattern are the Alex and Anna PJs . They are comfy and so practical for kids. There are summer and winter versions and I have made both. For material I prefer cotton lycra. It just holds up so well. Sometimes Joannes I can find stuff, but it just does not last as well. For Christmas this year I sewed 6 pairs of these. 3 pairs went off to nieces and nephews. This fabric was bought from Girl Charlee . For the budget friendly person, Girl Charlee has some great options. I do not find the fabric quality as nice though. For a lot of kids clothes I actually buy my fabric through Amy at Peek-A-Boo fabrics. I buy when it is on clearance for the following year. It saves money and they don't even care.
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For a wonderful little nightgown this is my favorite. You can modify it for short sleeve, no ruffle sleeve, no ruffle at the bottom etc. It just is a very versatile pattern and can be used with flannel or cotton. Knit would be easy to do also probably sizing down. Lilliana has a summer and winter one. She loves them. I made this one for my niece. I am told she won't take it off. The fabric was bought around Christmas Time from Peek-A-Boo. It is a Riley and Blake print.
I made these pjs for the girls this year. While they are really really cute, they were a pain! They were either too much for me at the time. I had just marathon sewed a ton for Christmas presents or it was a bad pattern. I can't decide. Needless to say I probably will not ever make this pattern again. I just didn't even enjoy it. The pattern is Lil' Long Johns . The fabric is Cotton Lycra from Peek-A-Boo with leftovers from the older kids pjs. Cotton Lycra solids are very reasonable. If you can't afford a lot of prints do solids with accents in prints. It will save your budget.
Last but not least, a free pattern! Pajama Party Pants are free if you join the Peek-A-Boo pattern facebook page she has a coupon for this pattern for free. I made these for my nephew. The flannel came from Joanne's. It was so soft too! I have flannel to make the other kids some. It is on my list of projects that never ends:)
I hope that was helpful for my favorite kids patterns. Let me know if there is anything you would like to know. I can try to answer in future posts.
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