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Dec
22

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Lights for the Little One {Christmas Pajamas}


Last, but definitely not least, is happy baby LG {who is absolutely tickled to have handmades designed especially for her}!
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
When trying to decide which pattern would work for LG, we struggled with size availability. We felt like she needed long sleeves, but we also needed it in a size 3-6M. In the end, we opted to attempt to ‘downsize’ the playtime tunic to a smaller size. While the end result may not be perfect, we learned a lot in our pattern alteration class with Liesl that made this the most ‘legit’ run we’ve ever made in pattern grading.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
Also, Sister Momma adores the ease of bubble sacques in changing diapers, so we simply lengthened the skirt portion of the pattern and cinched it up using elastic in the hem.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
Since technically this was designed to be Christmas pajamas, we added snap closures to the back. We used the same KAM snaps as were used on the older sisters’ pajamas {here and here}, which meant they didn’t match LG’s garment perfectly. We {well, Ashley} also learned that when touched by an iron, KAM snaps will melt. YIKES. They are plastic. DUH.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
While the flannel should not need to be ironed necessarily, a seam was being pressed and a snap was touched inadvertently. Just something to keep in mind, but you may not want to use them on clothing that requires heavy duty ironing.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
Finally, we added some sweet trim on the yoke and Christmas lights to complete LG’s look.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
So. . .how did we fare on our goals?
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
We wanted the girls to coordinate, but not be “matchy-matchy.” While we wouldn’t consider it a complete failure, it was a far cry from perfect. We struggled with our reds. Big sister and little sister matched one another perfectly, but their snaps didn’t match their outfits. Middle sister’s outfit coordinated perfectly with the snaps but not her other sisters’ attire. Survivable, yes. Perfect, no.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
We wanted to use colors other than the typical red and green used for Christmas. Score.
Oliver + S, Playtime Dress {modified}
We wanted to choose Oliver + S patterns that weren’t necessarily pajama patterns, but could function as such without being heavily modified. Score.
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
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! Score {for us anyway. . .you might not let your little one out in public in their ‘pjs’}.
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
A preschool Christmas party, musical production, and a trip to see Santa justified the “public wearability”!!
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
And finally, a goal we failed to mention originally. Finish before Christmas Eve. Score.
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
A little less than 2 weeks before the big night which is a major success for us! And because they love their new pjs so much, you can be sure they will be wearing them as long as they can squeeze into them – Christmas season or not!
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
And, since “GROUP PHOTOS” are always INTERESTING….Here’s a few for your enjoyment. Some of the girls’ personalities are really shining through in them!
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
May your prospects always look bright for 2015!!
Oliver+S Christmas Pajamas
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!!



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8 Comments



Lightning McStitch
8 yearss ago


Ha ha, love the nosepick shot at the end! They look adorable in their Christmas pyjamas. Awesome sewing.

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    We figured CL would forgive us for the nosepick….EVENTUALLY!! I mean, she’s just 2 :)….not 9!

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Martha B
8 yearss ago


Adorable! Your group photos came out much better than ours. Love the pj’s. They are ready for Santa. Have a wonderful holiday.

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    Yeah…..until the middle child got a hold of a pair of scissors… SAD, SAD story {accidental as it was…}.

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Rachel
8 yearss ago


Adorable! I loved those elastic bottom baby pjs when my kids were babies. All 3 turned out wonderful, so stylish and color coordinated. It was fun to see all 3 of them in one photo :)

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    Getting a photo with the 3 of them was hairy….at best!! Would love to do more of them, except I go prematurely gray every time we try to do photos like this…

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Charity
8 yearss ago


I love the trimming and lights! You ladies are incredible at details.
Very nicely done on the grading, it looks like it fits LG well.
Those girls look like a whole bundle of fun. I love the group shots… they are all completely adorable!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    8 yearss ago


    Ohhhh, yes….”whole bunch of fun” describes them well… As well as “whole bunch of exhaustion” for some aunts.

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