Eli was so pleased with his Christmas pajamas!
I’ve always wanted to make Elijah Christmas pajamas. This past Christmas was Elijah’s fourth Christmas and I finally made them! 🙂 I’m pretty sure making Christmas pajamas is going to be a Christmas tradition at our home.
The pajamas even have the little grippy fabric on the bottom of the feet.
I used Kwik Sew 854 for this project. I’m pretty sure this qualifies as my first sewing project using a “vintage” pattern. My mom actually gave me the pattern and had made it in numerous sizes. I”m guessing that she might have even made pajamas for me from this pattern. Isn’t that cool? I contacted Kwik Sew trying to find out what year the pattern was made and they wouldn’t tell me. 😦
My boy showing some serious attitude.
I used a Christmas mittens fabric purchased from JoAnn fabrics. I also purchased the hunter green ribbing there. (Hancock Fabrics no longer carries ribbing.) I made a size 3 with no adjustments that was a perfect fit for my little man! He should have enough room to wear these throughout the winter. The instructions were pretty straightforward and I changed only two things. I did not add the applique or the tab (piece 7). I thought it was really interesting that there was a specific piece for the Crotch. (I’m not sure if that is unique or if most sleepers have them.)
I was a little unhappy with how the zipper turned out but I am still fairly inexperienced when it comes to zippers.
The only adjustment I would make next time would be to lengthen the sleeve and shorten the amount of ribbing. (I think it looks slightly dated with the large ribbing.)
Elijah thinks the pjs are perfect for sliding around on the hardwood floors.
This was such a fun project and I am pleased with how it turned out. I may end up making another one in some camo fleece that I have on hand. I just wish the pattern also included size 4. I might just have to enlarge this pattern next year.
Emerson Family 
What cute PJ’s and what a cute model . Here are a few thrifty things I did this week.
Cooked all meals at home
hug wash on drying rack to dry
a friend who works a big chain store called and said they had flower bulb that had started to bud , They were 2 cents a bag for tulips and other flowers She spent 26 cents and got me a ton of bulbs.
ate some french onion soup I had canned from the garden onions.
Did not drive to town at all thus saving gas.
Thank you for all the frugal tips that you give . They help keep me on track
You ahve some great Ideas