Today I’m over at A Vision To Remember helping Bobbie out during her maternity leave. I’ve done a whole post on Pjs… Go over to her blog and check it out!!!
So…. back here… I’m sharing more on my latest Pjs project and how I took the MADE pants pattern (2/3T) and used it for both my 18 mth size and 4T size pants. I LOVE this free pattern from MADE. I’ve been using it for my oldest for over a year now… At the moment the original pattern doesn’t fit either of my kids… So it was time to make a few changes.
I started by printing out the original pattern and went from there. Lets start with the 4T (enlarging the pattern). Pin the pattern on the material leaving some room around all sides. I made this one size larger by adding about a 1/3 of an inch to the inseam, crotch and side seams. I added more at the top and bottom. You can take inseam measurements to see how much to add to the bottom.
Now, onto the the smaller size (18 mths). Again, I pinned the pattern to the fabric, only this time I cut about 1/3 of an inch less from the side seams. My son is in cloth diapers so I didn’t change the inseam (I wanted a roomy butt). I left the crotch seam the same, but shortened the legs (of course!) In this picture I’ve showed the back side so you can see how the fabric is smaller than the pattern.
Oh, and I also added an applique on the shirt to make it more of a matching set!
For more great Pajama ideas see my other posts:
Shared here:
https://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/04/terrific-tuesday-12.html
Market Yourself Mondays-Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Making Monday Marvelous-C.R.A.F.T
Craft and Tell – Cherished Bliss
JAQ Studios-Made by ME
Bringing Beauty-Beautify it Monday
More the merrier Monday-diy Home Sweet Home
Made With Love Monday- Sew Chatty
Craft-O-Manic Monday- Craft-O-Maniac
Metamorphosis Monday – Between Naps on the Porch
Mad Skills – Mad in Crafts
Inspire Me Monday – Singing Three Little Birds
Sandy’s Organizing Mission Mondays – Organize with Sandy *
Sassy Sites – Operation Organization Monday
Manic MOnday- Serendipity and Spice
Busy Monday-A Pinch of Joy
Craft and Tell – Cherished Bliss
JAQ Studios-Made by ME
Bringing Beauty-Beautify it Monday
More the merrier Monday-diy Home Sweet Home
Made With Love Monday- Sew Chatty
Craft-O-Manic Monday- Craft-O-Maniac
Metamorphosis Monday – Between Naps on the Porch
Mad Skills – Mad in Crafts
Inspire Me Monday – Singing Three Little Birds
Sandy’s Organizing Mission Mondays – Organize with Sandy *
Sassy Sites – Operation Organization Monday
Manic MOnday- Serendipity and Spice
Busy Monday-A Pinch of Joy
Looking forward to seeing you around the blog…. don’t be a stranger!
Rachel says
How fun to make your kids all matching pj’s. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Amy says
What an adorable idea! I love the thought of making matching pajamas for the kids and the applique on the shirt really pulls it all together. Totally creative!
Gretchen says
Love these! Also, I like the new layout. Very well done! 😉
Winnie says
These Pj’s are very cute and adorable
How lucky your kids are 🙂
Etcetorize says
So cute, the boys and the pjs! You’re going to get so much use out of that pattern. If you’re looking for another place to share your ideas, head on over to Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/04/make-it-great-monday_29.html). Hope to see you there~
mrslauralynn says
I love them! Wish I had PJs like these when I was a kid
4 Sisters @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com says
These pjs are adorable!
Thanks for joining our Beautify It Monday link party, We hope you’ll be back next week!
-Four Sisters
folkhaven says
This is very helpful. Thank you! I’ve pinned it for future reference.
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
I hate having to get different patterns to fit all my different sized kiddos – love this!!
Charlene@APinchofJoy says
Very helpful information. Love the idea of the applique on the shirt to make a set. Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Hope to see you again soon!
Organize with Sandy says
Oh… so cute! Thanks for linking up to my Organizing & DIY link party.
Becolorful says
So fun and very helpful. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful this week.
pam
Alison says
What timing! I also used the Made pattern for my son. The pants are just a tad tight on him so I really wanted to make them a little bigger. But, I don’t have any experience resizing patterns. Thank you so much! Now I can also make some for my smaller niece! This is great!!