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Dec
17

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A Nightgown for Big Sis {Christmas Pajamas}


Last year, we decided to forego Christmas pajamas. Maybe it was time constraints, and the fact they could still ‘semi-wear’ their pjs from the previous year. Or maybe it was the notion that Christmas pjs were a one hit wonder for one day/month.

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

Although in reality, we have seen enough Christmas pajamas on parade from our nieces this past summer…as capris. We should know better. Whatever the case, we missed the girls not having a fresh new pair for the big day!

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

Over the course of the next few posts, we will be sharing each niece’s Christmas pajamas. We had a few goals when deciding what route to take when sewing them.

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

We wanted them to coordinate, but not be “matchy-matchy.”

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

We wanted to use colors other than the typical red and green used for Christmas.

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

We wanted to choose Oliver + S patterns that weren’t necessarily pajama patterns, but could function as such without being heavily modified.

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

We really wanted the articles of clothing to serve a purpose greater than ‘just pajamas’, allowing the girls to actually wear the garments out in public!

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

On EA’s pajamas, we chose to sew a nightgown using the Hide and Seek dress pattern with  length added. Other modifications included: eliminating the welt pockets, adding trim to the yokes, splitting the cuffs to add trim, and adding embroidery to the front and back yoke sections.

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

In hindsight, we loved the dainty trim, but the flannel used for the nightgown almost engulfed it. Flannel needed a larger trim, or we should have opted for a lighter weight fabric to use with the given trim. Also, we chose a snap closure for the back of the gown using KAM snaps. Love the snaps. Hate that they didn’t quite coordinate with everything else. BUT, when we ordered them we also ordered a handy dandy card so that in the future we can color coordinate with confidence! Talk about fun. . .

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

As usual, our favorite part of this creation is the embroidery which might put it into the ‘appropriate to wear in public’ category {even if it is flannel}. All we used was a BASIC straight stitch and a few French knots on the featured ornament to top it off. We found a design we liked online, printed it out to the appropriate size, and then traced it onto the yoke. Finally, Emily drew in the detailing for the special ornament.

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

We realize many of you may be intimidated by handwork. Please don’t be! Give it a try. All it takes is a little bit of time. Don’t feel constrained by the rules. Pssst. . .we knot our thread at times which is a big no-no {gasp}. Trust us, it really opens up the realm of possibilities!

Oliver + S, Hide and Seek Dress

So if you had to choose, which would you sew? Christmas pajamas or everyday wear? Is anyone out there overachieving and sewing both? We’d love to hear your Christmas sewing plans!!



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Sally
8 yearss ago


Very beautiful! And perfect for wearing to bed or public! As for handwork, it has slowly become my favorite thing. As my life has switched from being home a lot to being my kids chauffeur, it’s nice to have something to grab and bring along while a wait out a practice.

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    Very good point, Sally! I bet handwork IS quickly becoming a “dear friend”…

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Audrey
8 yearss ago


So lovely! Allegra (our embroiderer) tells me she knots her thread too at times!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    Glad we aren’t alone :)!

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Nicole
8 yearss ago


A truly lovely Christmas nighty.

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Michelle
8 yearss ago


Soooo gorgeous! For a gown or for public, it’s a beautiful Christmas piece.

We have deemed this “The Christmas Aunt Mandy Got Married,” so all sewing is wedding-related this Christmas season. :) I look forward to more handwork in 2015. I’d like to have a goal of (at least) one hand-smocked dress per year.

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    What a great goal!! Sounds completely feasible…and not too overwhelming. CONGRATULATIONS, Aunt Mandy!!

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Charity
8 yearss ago


I really like the embroidery… not only the execution but the idea of a repeating pattern with a single filled motif.
The whole nightgown is sweet and cozy, but I think it will be great for daytime wear as well. =)

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    Thanks, Charity!! It’s already been utilized as public wear, and no one has called us out on it :)!!

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