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Pajamas
Jul 12, 2007 17:12:56 GMT -5
Post by keflavik on Jul 12, 2007 17:12:56 GMT -5
I guess I'm feeling productive today. I am just about to finish up a second pair of PJ's for my girls who needed them badly. They turned out real cute being made out of a knit print with puffy sleeves and a ruffle on the shirt. I have always made my children's pjs as the ones in the store are way overpriced for the flimsy fabric and poor craftmanship. (This would make a simple project for those who are trying their hand at sewing and want to practice on something that doesn't really have to be seen in public.) Anyway, this got me to thinking about my boys (age 9 & 10) who wear shorts and tee shirts to bed in the summer but this winter, I'm wondering if they aren't too big for "pajamas". What do boys this age wear to bed? I asked my oldest if "lounge pants" would do and all he did was shrug it off. "I guess as long as they're warm" I guess I'll have to "practice" with one pair and see if they go over well.
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Pajamas
Jul 21, 2007 8:44:43 GMT -5
Post by countrymomof4 on Jul 21, 2007 8:44:43 GMT -5
Is there a pattern that you use and could pass on I would really like to try to do Pj's for my children. Thanks
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Pajamas
Jul 23, 2007 13:46:25 GMT -5
Post by keflavik on Jul 23, 2007 13:46:25 GMT -5
I like to use the Kwik Sew patterns. They have a nice fit. They carry books with multiple, simple patterns. Although there is a little more work upfront as you have to trace the pattern onto tissue paper. These books have several sizes in each one so that makes it nice for those with several small children. The titles: Sewing for Toddlers, Sewing for Children. I like to make PJs out of knit because they sew up so easy with a serger. But, if you don't own one, use basic cotton and the pattern to suit. I'm sure the other major pattern companies have a selection of patterns too, I just choose these. Just a tip: If you are hemming a knit garment and don't have a serger, use a double needle for a basic straight hem and there is a little more give to the seam and it won't break in the process of taking the garment on or off. Plus it looks better.
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tbhas6
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Pajamas
Sept 24, 2007 15:25:55 GMT -5
Post by tbhas6 on Sept 24, 2007 15:25:55 GMT -5
Hi Keflavik,
Regarding your question on what older boys wear to sleep in. I have four boys (23,20,17 & 5). During the summers they generally sleep in under shirts and thin loose fitting shorts. During the winter they prefer the flannel drawstring lounge pants, an under shirt and socks. I've seen patterns for lounge pants in the pattern books ... tb
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