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Yeh....it's here again....SMS Giveaway Day!! It's so much fun that I had to participate again!!! My little offering is an Aunt Grace Scrapbag Charm Pack. I am happy to ship internationally - I will draw a random number on December 6th 6pm EST. All I ask is that in your comments you tell me about the best pattern you know of for toddler pajamas (my little one is under 2)....I just ordered the Oliver + S Bedtime Story Pajamas this week....or I'd love to hear of your ideas on the best toy patterns (Melly & Me perhaps??) My little girl loves her stuffed animals so I thought it might be fun to make her one so that she has it for the future...handmade is the best right!!:)
Thank you for stopping by my little corner of blogland:)
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI have made a kimono for my 2yro daughter from habitual free tutorial, i think it is a very nice pajama top. As for stuffed animals, molly monkey from mmmcrafts is my daughter's favourite!
thanks for the giveway
I'd have to say I really like the Fishticks Jammies by Bonnie. I recently picked up a Sock Monkey kit for my little girl. I think it's going to be fun making different outfits and such for it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about pj's but I love the Melly and Me patterns! so cute! and their blog now has a tips and tricks column every Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about the pj's since I have no little ones, but I love the melly and me patterns. They are easy to follow and so cute (both the toys and bags) and both Melly and Rosie are awesome if you have any questions.
ReplyDeleteOh and I just found you through SMS so I'm gonna go look around a bit.
i just bought 120 ways to transform a t-shirt and it has a really cool pattern in there for making pants from an old t-shirt. i haven't tried it yet but am hopint to one of these days. there is also a pattern for making a cape. i am making some for christmas!! my boys are going to love them.
ReplyDeleteI love the toy patterns from Funky Friends Factory! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeletePlease, count me in !
ReplyDeleteFor pyjamas I love this one :
http://www.citronille.fr/produits.php?id_produit=255#pid_255
And for toys, here is a lot of beautiful things : http://www.petitcitron.com/index.php/jouets.html
Hi there, I'm new to sewing so this little charm pack would be great to help build my stash. As for toddler pants, I don't know any good patterns, but have seen people on the web take apart one pair of pants and use that as a pattern. So maybe if your toddler has a favorite pair of pants you could use that as a pattern to make more?
ReplyDeletehi -- I haven't made any pants for toddlers, but in general I find that the easiest way is to trace a pair that she's got (adding some room for growth). There is a good demo in Creative Family.
ReplyDeleteeven thogh i have small kids i havent sewd any pajamas... thats not right! i know...
ReplyDeleteand toys: i love the japanese books of toys for kids! so i would recomend getting some japanese books and doing things from there
they have such cuuuuttttee!!! ideas!!!
I love patterns from Kwik Sew, especially the footed pyjamas, great for this time of year (especially as keeping socks on a two-year-old is almost impossible.
ReplyDeletePerhaps an oversize T-shirt with some applique or rick rack? Maybe some of the trim could match the toy! 8^)
ReplyDeleteMy kids tell me their O+S pj's are their favourites, and they LOVE their Melly & Me softies - we have a Blossom and a Dilbert. Also my niece has several Acutes' lol
ReplyDeleteI don't know of any good patterns, but there are probably a few freebie tutorials out there somewhere. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had time to make many toys for my little ones, but found that it doesn't take much to please them. I tend to do the more waldorfy toys which doesn't take much of a pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to point you to fellow blogger Annie, whose shop you can find here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdandlittlebird. Her Rabbit and Fox teddys are just super sweet. I got the pattern from her and being a newbie to sewing was able to complete it in one afternoon. Any little girl will love it, I can tell you it's become a hit of a birthday present. Thanks for the giveaway, it is very generous of you!
ReplyDeletein the past, i have tried to just sew based on a pair of pants he/she already has.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway..please count me in.
ReplyDeleteSorry as I have no little ones anymore I don't know of the best places for patterns...good luck on your search
the only pattern i've tried is the komono pjs from Amy Butler's book little stitches - I'm part way through making a set for my daughter and it seems to be working out so far
ReplyDeleteI have not made any pjs or toys for my kids just quilts. I did crochet a stuffed animal for my cousin years ago that was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteA good friend of mine designed a great layette pattern that she's currently finishing the testing phase for toddler sizes, so it should be out shortly. The testers, from what I understand, have been thrilled. Here's her site with the layette: http://hyenacart.com/FishsticksDesigns/index.php?c=0&p=14877
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFor Pj's I just go to Walmart and buy an easy looking pj pattern, usually mcalls. I like simple and easy and have made quite a few. I go to Walmart because it is the cheepest.
As for toys, I have never made any before, I have two autistic boys and they have never been into stuff animals. Good luck on finding one though.
Jammies I just use a regular pants pattern with out the frills and a fold over elastic waist.
ReplyDeleteI'm making black apple dolls for the little girls in the family for XMAS. They are adorable and easy!
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/black-apple-doll
check out ottobre design for kids' patterns. :) you can browse all the issues at their site.
ReplyDeleteI like to make toddler pj pants out of vintage sheets, but I don't have a specific pattern to recommend.
ReplyDeleteI just made pj pants for my little boy(4)from a McCalls pj set that my mom found for 99cents. Can't beat that. I added a cuff so they'd last another year. They are so cute!
ReplyDeletegreat great giveaway :)))
ReplyDeleteplease count me in!!
and go to my blog
http://rosaechocolat.blogspot.com/
I’m hosting this giveaway too :))
HUGS from Portugal :)))
I like Kitty Charmer/Kitty Girl Pattern for 2 different stuffed cats. Designer is Barbara Brandeburg.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about the pajamas, but I am looking too, for my 6 month old. I love the melly and me patterns. They are so adorable.
ReplyDeleteI actually don't have a great pattern so I'll be looking through here for some ideas :)
ReplyDeleteoh, my pj days are far behind me, but for years, I used the multi-sized patterns in my Sewing for Todders book by Kwik Sew, adapting the sweat pants and sweatsuit patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWell it's not designer or anything, but I've made Simplicity 3987 several times for my little boy. The latest pair was last week! There are pics of his jammies on my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawnybee/ (Dino Jammies or Rocket Jammies or Froggie Jammies are all made with this pattern)
ReplyDeleteI haven't made any shirts yet, they seem more intimidating than pants for some reason, but I have made my toddler some pants with old t-shirts of mine for comfy pj pants, I just laid out a pair of her pants that I like the fit of to make the pattern, adding seam allowance. I also have not made any toys from patterns, but I've made a couple of cute rag dolls from a pattern I made freehand.
ReplyDeleteI love the Oliver patterns too! However, I think the best PJ pattern I have used yet is the one I made myself using old PJ's as a guide!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part!
For pj's I just trace a pair that my kid already has and use that as a template. But for softies, I recommend the stuffed elephant in the book 'Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts' by Joelle Hoverson. In fact, I just made one for this giveaway that you can see here at my blog.
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I think the best patterns are from Japanese craft and sewing books...they're soo easy to understand even if you don't speak nor read it :)
ReplyDeleteI have used patterns from the Ottobre magazine. They work great.
ReplyDeleteI like the Happy Stacker Ring Toy pattern by Heather Bailey : http://www.heatherbaileystore.com/product-p/sp003-hs.htm
ReplyDeleteI used easy pattern from wal-mart. They have easy follow instruction and very inexpensive. I was able to make the top and the pants within a few hour.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Great giveaway! I'm not yet a mother so I haven't had the pleasure of making toddler anything yet (but I am looking forward to because they all look so darn cute!).. I have seen a lot of tutorials around for them and I recommend you checking out sewing.craftgossip.com, there is always tons and tons of great tutorials on there!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this line of fabric, but would like to see it up close and in person...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite toy pattern is, unfortunately, out of print, it is for a doll that my mom made for me but part of the pattern has since gone missing. As for pj's I just drew up my own pattern from stuff that fits my son & used some of dad's old t-shirts.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made any pjs but i got a pattern called britches and bloomers that I'm sure you could make the bottoms as pjs. Super easy and great directions.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to say that I know nothing about sewing for toddlers, as I don't have any kids yet. But if I can still have a chance I would love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on trying the ones from the Make Baby Stuff website, because I'm lazy and they look easy.
ReplyDeleteI've never made clothes so I can't advise you there...I'm aiming to start with a skirt but who knows when that will happen...
ReplyDeleteunfortunately, i don't have any jammies patterns, but i am anxious to know if you like the oliver & s jammies!
ReplyDeleteI don't have kids, so I don't know a lot of patterns. As for toys my favorite are little monster bears - made of scraps and old clothes. They have to have extra legs, arms in wrong places and eyes on the fingers :) Love them ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't know about pjs, but Larissa has a great (free) stuffed monkey pattern on her blog (http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/) that I've made and it turned out wonderfully! She also sells other patterns she designed in her shop and I highly recommend her - she's super-nice to boot!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I am also in Ontario :D
My favorite pattern is just a very long tshirt. Short sleeve and knee length for summer. Long sleeves and ankle length for winter. The Kwik Sew pattern books and individual patterns are great!
ReplyDeleteI love everything at wee wonderfuls as far as childeren's toys goes. There is a great elephant softie published in "last minute quilted and patchwork gifts" Great give away :)
ReplyDeleteI've never made clothes...but I've drafted my own pattern for an owl (http://www.haveyoumetus.net/michelle/blog/?p=83), which wasn't too difficult. And I've made a Scotty doggie, which also was not difficult, except for the set-in seams (http://www.haveyoumetus.net/michelle/blog/?p=90). I like not buying patterns if I can figure something out on my own! I kinda want to make another owl, and use Texture Magic for the back, I think that would be super cute!
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever made pjs that little before, so I don't know about a pattern. But, I'd love to enter your giveaway.
ReplyDeletekynaroyal(at)yahoo(dot)com
I don't use a pattern but I do use this basic tutorial (I guess you could adapt it to a true toddler, my girl is 4). The best part is the vintage pillowcase (and for adults you use vintage sheets), since it's already soft and you can find the best best prints at a thrift store.
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Try Youcanmakethis.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway
I've been wanting to Oliver & S pajama pattern myself! For toys, I saw an adorable elephant softie in the new book One Yard Wonders.
ReplyDeletePJ's around our house are not about fashion! I like this tutorial: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/08/how-to_t-shirt_yoga_pants_1.html
ReplyDeleteshannoncarman at yahoo dot com
I work at a fabric store and the Oliver + S pattern is a big hit. I think you chose very well!
ReplyDelete~ Sydney
i don't have small children so can't help with pj's but i love the heather bailey patterns - i'm currently making the fruit pincushions!
ReplyDeletegill x
How about trying Peanut the Wee Elephant from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts?
ReplyDeleteI love Alicia Paulson's Stitched in Time book and her kids artwork to stuffed animal pattern is great! She shows you the steps on how to take a piece of your child's art and turn it into a little stuffed toy for them to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing a give away!
Michelle
michelou[at]gmail[dot]com
I ordered the same pattern to use for flannels and hope to get them done for Christmas. I make a lot of knit PJs using the kwik sew patterns for the basic PJS that are knit pants with ribbing cuffs & LS top with ribbing at neck/sleeves. I really like their patterns for basics.
ReplyDeleteI just get pj patterns at Joann's. I've never gotten any fancy ones. I usually just make flannel pj pants, but a white t-shirt to go with it and embellish it to match the pants.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made any PJs or toys for my daughter yet so I'm interested to read all these comments. I've been thinking about getting the Oliver+ S pajama pattern for a while now.
ReplyDeleteI have never made pj's but I think you can just use a pair that you have now that fits and trace that on news paper to use as your pattern. Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSorry no pj advice, my little guy is strictly thomas the train and rocket ships! I made the molly monkey softie - a free tutorial by mmmcrafts http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/drum-roll-pleasemolly-monkey-pattern.html for my niece who loved it. It was my first time making one and I enjoyed every step. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteOoo that's adorable! I like the Olive and archie doll patterns. Little clothes are easy to make and can keep the little one occupied for hours at a time. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love japanese sewing books they always have wonderful pictures and awsome ideas for childrens toys!
ReplyDeleteOlliver + S patterns are supposed to be great!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this, unfortunately I cannot recommend a toddler pajama set, because I don't have kids yet.
ReplyDeleteShannon
I haven't made pajamas, but I love Alicia Paulson's nutcracker doll from her book Stiched in Time.
ReplyDeleteohhh aunt grace fabric how nice. I have not made my girls pjs before. When they get older I make them fleece and flannel pj pants. My favorite toy pattern I think would be from the moda bake shop site. They have some great fabric alphabet cards that I have been making for my youngest. here is the link to this great project. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/10/abc-book-and-snail-softie.html
ReplyDeleteThe best pattern I've found was a vintage one at a thrift store. It was a size 3T but it was exactly what I had been looking for, collar, button up, pocket etc.
ReplyDeleteI wrote about making it here http://erincomptondesign.blogspot.com/2009/11/boys-pjs-from-thrift-store-pattern.html
Thanks for the giveaway! Be blessed!
It's funny that you are looking for stuffed toys and pjs. It seems like a lot of the quilt designers are coming out with them lately. I really though that the Eloise & Elmore Toy Pattern by Indygo Junction was super cute. It's Elephants!
ReplyDeleteThere is a really cute pattern for little boys pants that could easily be pajama bottoms in Heather Ross' Weekend Sewing. Also, I made a really cute mermaid doll for my little cousin out of felt when she was just one. I didn't use a pattern from a book but made one up, it's not as hard as it might sound.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I have to agree with the comment on the pattern from Heather Ross's book Weekend Sewing. I need to make my 2-year-old some PJs!
ReplyDeleteI've had great luck with the Wee Wonderfuls doll pattern (Kit, Chloe and Louise).
ReplyDeleteI have some Ottobre magazines and they have so many patterns in them that I love.
ReplyDeleteI'm not that familiar with sewn toy patterns but the knit ones in The World of Knitted Toys are great.
ReplyDeleteI've actually had some luck with Martha Stewart's website. I made a cute stuffed kitty last year for my niece and she loves it.
ReplyDeleteI love Japanese sewing books. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance. Oh and I love the ORBC quilt you did!
ReplyDeleteI made my daughter a stuffed mermaid by tweaking Simplicity 2809. She LOVES it and sleeps with it every night! http://sleepytimesewing.blogspot.com/2009/07/little-mermaid.html
ReplyDeleteI have no babies, so I have not made pajamas. I've made various stuffed animals -- there are some great ones on Martha Stewart's site.
ReplyDeleteFor pjs I think any pattern with flowers is pretty. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeletehttp://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/drum-roll-pleasemolly-monkey-pattern.html
ReplyDeleteI'm new to sewing and I've only tried pajamas once, but the lesson I learned is a collar is much harder than it looks, I'll be avoiding them for a while now!
ReplyDeleteMartha Stewart has some cute doll patterns. PiecefulDays.SquareSpace.com
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love that charm pack - thanks for the nice giveaway!
ReplyDeleteEven though I have a 3-year-old, I'm not up on apparel patterns - I get all her clothes as hand-me-downs from friends, or at garage sales! I do love and recommend the craftster.org website as a reference for free tutorials of all kinds, though.
OH wow what a great giveaway. Boy, I am so out of childrens things now. All of my children are big. But I did find some really cute toy patterns on the web.
ReplyDeleteTry these -
http://craftgossip.com/
http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/
http://60piggies.blogspot.com/2008/10/softie-doll-tutorial.html
Martha Stewart also had a very cute doll several months ago,but I can't find the link.
I don't use a pattern for my son's pj pants - I just follow some tutorials on the Internet to make them modeled off a pair he already has. I'm not much of a sewer (yet) but they were pretty easy.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any kids, but you could use some adult tutorials and adjust them to toddler size
ReplyDeleteWell shoot, I have not made any toddler pj lately, but I did find this great tutorial, not sure if they're stupid-easy, but maybe worth a try :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=271209.0
I've made a bunch of PJs for my 3 year old but I just used her old PJs as a guide and just made them longer.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I don't know about any patterns though :)
ReplyDeleteThey are nothing fancy, but I've made many pairs of PJs for my Nephews with New Look 6446 and Simplicity 3584. They are much loved and always handed down to the youngest Nephew!
ReplyDeleteI am not going to be of much help as I do not own any pajama sewing patterns. All I can say is good luck with whatever you try. Thank you for the chance to win. I hope you have a wonderful Chirstmas. -dez
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The best pattern for pj's for a toddler, I found, was a pattern taken off a pair they already have or off a pair of sweatpants and top they may have. anything easy to get on and off and that they may be able to help with themselves when getting ready for bed!
ReplyDeleteI have also used a pair of their pants for a pattern already and found this to be pretty accurate. The rear end could have used a little more room but other than that, they were good!
ReplyDeleteShawna
Oh, the Melly and Me patterns are so adorable! I wish I could tell you that I've made one, but I'm scared of making softies!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about pjs but the Melly and Me patterns are so cute!
ReplyDeletea_heart4home(at)yahoo(dot)com
I do love the Melly & Me patterns. Ghilie's poppet (from Craftster.org's forums) is also a fantastic pattern - and she shares it for free! I love making wardrobes for the dolls.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com
I immediately thought of oliver + s, but you've already got that covered! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you find something that works well.
Thanks for the opportunity!
secretcake (at) yahoo (dot) com
Hmmm, my thought went to Oliver + S too though I've honestly never used the pattern. I haven't been brave enough to sew pajamas!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about toddlers pjs, but as for toys, I think food made of felt is cool. I know I would have loved it when I was little and playing with my kitchen set. You can find great patterns in the book "My favorite felt sweets".
ReplyDeleteA cool thing to do is make your own pattern from a favourite pair of pjs - super easy!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the draw!
Thanks for the giveaway. For toys, I love Ric Rac's softies. I'm pretty sure she does patterns. I also like Hillary Lang's patterns as well. Haven't made anything from either of their selections, but I have grand ambitions.
ReplyDeleteGosh, it has been 37 years since I had a toddler!
ReplyDeleteI've only ever made pajamas once, from a Simplicity '1 hour' pattern, and it was pretty much an abject failure. Good luck finding the perfect pattern though!
ReplyDeleteFor my sons Halloween Costume I just traced a pair of his pants on some green fabric, added a little seam allowance, cut, sewed, and added elastic. They work great as jamas too! It was so much easier than I thought it would be!
ReplyDeleteI have the greatest vintage children's pyjama pattern that I use over and over again! I love it! Sorry though, that doesn't really help you, does it? Well thanks for the opportunity to win (and a shout out from a fellow Canadian)
ReplyDeleteI just love Oliver + S. You can't go wrong. As for toys, I just made my daughter, almost 3, a princess and the pea play set. No real pattern, just 10 matresses, a muslin doll and a felted pea. Pair it together with your favorite version of the tale all in a handmade tote or bag and you have a lovely toy for your little princess.
ReplyDeleteHi, I haven't made any toddler clothes, but these underwear patterns from angrychicken look great:
ReplyDelete(angrychicken.typepad.com). thanks for the giveaway op! toilandtrouble [at] spambog [dot] com
I don't tend to use patterns - I just take the favourite item of clothing and very carefully, lay it out on paper & trace around it, cut it out and then experiment making my own. Sometimes it works, sometimes I get it horribly wrong!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I have yet to make pj's for my little ones, though that is on the list to get done before Christmas. I just picked up a Simplicity pattern to try out. As for the stuffed animal idea, here is a link to a free one that I think is really cute and I just finished one for my little girl for Christmas: http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/drum-roll-pleasemolly-monkey-pattern.html . Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win a cute charm pack and what a great way to get pattern suggestions. My little guys just turned 1 and I haven't yet made them any clothing (I've been thinking about making some pants out of my husband's old t-shirts). I have made them the elephant from last minute patchwork and quilted gifts. The elephants are adorable and quick. I chose to leave off the blankets but other than that I followed the directions and had two new toys for my boys in about 4 hours (two nights work after they went to bed).
ReplyDeleteI've got no one to jammie or toy sew for, so I'm no help at all. What the heck good am I??
ReplyDeletealbeaton (at) aol (dot) com
Thanks for the giveaway! This is a gorgeous set! I'm not help on either of the above, but I prefer free patterns. I know the sewmamasew site has highlighed patterns for both pjs and toys. That's where I'd look first.
ReplyDeleteJodie
jodcoz(at)yahoo(dot)com
I don't know pjs!! eeks! I want some pj patterns for my girls though!!
ReplyDeletesarah8914 at gmail dot com
I don't have a pattern, but I love Fishsticks & Fries stuff. It's very cute!
ReplyDeletemegan.nadalet at gmail dot com
For toddler pj's I like to use a simple Simplicity or McCalls pattern, then add vintage details like lace or fun ruffles.
ReplyDeletecynsaw2@hotmail.com
i was going to suggest oliver + s but then i kept reading! shoot.
ReplyDeletei'm still in the 'baby' stage, and i think this is amazing: http://www.purlbee.com/snuggle-sack/
blueteardrop at comcast.net
I love the bedtime story pajamas for wovens. For knits I use patterns from Kwik Sew for Toddlers. Thanks for a lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a pattern for pjs, but I do have a tutorial for making pj pants out of old receiving blankets on my blog. check it out http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/tutorial-how-to-turn-a-receiving-blanket-into-kids-pants/
ReplyDeleteI love the pdf patterns by Bit of Whimsy Dolls. First, they are just adorable. Second, they come in a wide range of dolls and animals. Third, they go together rather quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
~Jenny~
goodness, I have never made pajamas or toys from a pattern! i am sorry to have nothing to offer...i mostly quilt. thanks for a chance at your giveaway if i am not disqualified. lol.
ReplyDeleteI've just used good old Butterrick pj patterns. Though I have no little ones...mine are 14 and 17, but I'm still planning on making some pj bottoms for them both this XMAS.
ReplyDeleteHello there!
ReplyDeleteI have made a few pajamas recently by simply making a raglan style top and simple pants. If you like come take a look here. No professional pattern needed.
http://kindershoponline.blogspot.com/2009/09/pajama-party.html
The only pajamas I've made for my boys are the Huck Finn Pants in Weekend Sewing. I have not yet attempted toys, I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteMAde numerous flannel nighties for both son and daughter years ago. Loved the accessability to change diapers with the draw string hem to enclose their little feet before they were swaddled. Think it was a butterick or McCalls pattern adn now those sleepers are my PGD#1 dollies nighties.
ReplyDeleteJane
i love hillary langs patterns for olive and archie dolls. they are way too cute and usually i just wing a pattern for pj pants for my kids based off pairs they already have. i adore aunt grace. thanks for being willing to share. thanks for coming to my blog and entering . good luck
ReplyDeleteI loooove the Melly and Me patterns but I have found the dolls I made from the free Ruby doll pattern by One Red Robin (http://oneredrobin.com) is one my girls love very much.
ReplyDeleteI always just use a pair of pants that fit to make a pattern for pj pants. And use hanes t-shirts for tops. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've never actually made pajamas before, but I've heard that the Oliver+S ones are really grand.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
If I should happen to win, please let me know - elizabethdaming(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
The Oliver+S ones Are really cute! However, as a single mommy I can't really afford to buy patterns. I have found a ton of good ideas online at Sew What's New website .The Burda website is also good! Thanks for such a GREAT giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteTracing ones that already fit :) I'm not much help, I know!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could help you on your pjs but my daughters are grown up and it's been ages since I have made them nighties. Guess I'll have to wait for grandchildren!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away!
You've already ordered my favorite toddler pajama pattern :-) They were a big hit with my niece last year! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI only have one 13 year old daughter, and I never have made pajamas or stuffed animals for her, so I can't help you with any suggestions. I do like your giveaway fabric line!
ReplyDeleteI usually just wait until patterns go on sale for $1 at the local craft stores and then I alter them to my taste
ReplyDeleteI have yet to make PJ's for my 12 month old. So far just a skirt from a pattern and several dresses refashioned from shirts. So I am now looking through all these comments to help me too. Thanks for asking such a great question!
ReplyDeleteI've never made jammies for my kids. I considered it, but figured that if the relied on me for jammies, they have to sleep naked!! I did get a Melly and Me pattern to make them some dolls for Christmas. I hope it happens!
ReplyDeleteHi, thank you for joining the give-away :)
ReplyDeleteI helped my mom with a pair of PJ's for a friend of hers about a year ago and the little girl loved them, she wouldn't take them off for a week I think. I'm not 100% sure where she got the pattern, I think it was from a very old magazine though, but it kinda looked like Yasmine's outfit from Aladin with a poofy pair of shorts and sleeves. She looked adorable :)
And I'm designing my own line of stuffed animals right now, right now I've got a ragdoll, a dog, a cat and a bunny waiting to be turned into PDF-files.
This isn't of much help to you, but the best toddler pyjamas pattern I know is in a Danish sewing book names Børnetøj 0-3 by two ladies (maybe mother - daughter) named Meedom.
ReplyDeleteThe book has the best, simple instructions and relatively basic patterns, but the fit is the best I've some across and they leave much room for making patterns your own :)
I can't help with the pyjamas, but I CAN with the toys. How about a bird mobile? Check this one out: http://morepjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/scrappy-little-bird-mobile.html. It looks really easy and cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win :-)
Contact:librosfera(at)gmail(dot)com
I just made pajamas for my little ones. They hate the way they fit. I have had to adjust them and well... long story short...
ReplyDeleteI don't have any suggestions for a good pajama pattern and have been writing down a few I have read here to make more.
Thanks for the chance to win.
You made a great choice for the pj's pattern. Sorry I can't help with the toy pattern.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I can't help you with that one. I've only made pjs with Simplicity patterns.
ReplyDeleteI've never made pjs but have been admiring the Fishsticks pattern. I do make lots of pants for my little one out of T-shirts - just google T-shirt pants for lots of suggestions. Although I love sewing, I find that there are so many used clothes in good shape out there that I tend to just clothe my family that way. Sacrilege, I know. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe jammies look good to me. I am a garage sale junkie...My sewing time goes to quilting.
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about that pattern. I've just been using some vintage Simplicity and McCall's for the past 7 years. I've been very fortunate to have little girls that love nightgowns. I love the princess top gathered elastic look- mostly because it is 3 pieces and fast.
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about toddler pjs (yet), but I do know and love a little book called "Toys to Sew" by Clair Garland. Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/Toys-Sew-Patterns-Animals-Accessories/dp/0307345416/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259856548&sr=8-1
ReplyDeleteI love the elephant and the doll :D
My daughter loves her black apple doll. She is two and she must have it wherever she goes. I made her to look like my daughter so my daughter calls her meeeeee.
ReplyDeleteI've never made pajamas, but I recently made felt play food for my 3 year old daughter - an entire Christmas turkey dinner with desserts - I'll put these in a picnic basket for her to open Christmas morning. I did it without a pattern and it was pretty easy.
ReplyDeleteI rather like the habitual simple kimono, but that only covers the top bit. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used any patterns to make anything, and no experience yet with sewing for kids... BUT I have been making my puppy some stuffed toys out of felt and embriodering on them! They need to be safe like kids' toys :)
ReplyDeleteHey! I would try Lotta's book, "Simple Sewing for Babies." It's a great book and has some really cute toy and jammie patterns!
ReplyDeleteI want the Melly and Me giraff pattern in a bad way! I also made a fabric doll from a pattern in a magazine 25 years ago that is calling my name to make again for my granddaughter if I can just find that pattern....
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway question! The only pajama pattern I have used for toddler is the Oliver + S one and I loved it. Really easy to use and super cute on.
ReplyDeleteAs for toy patterns I have always loved the look of the ones from Wee Wonderfuls.
thanks for sharing
I've made pjs using Simplicity 3935. The instructions were quite clear and the pjs turned out perfectly.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I do not have any children so cannot help at all with your request. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJulie - jaaverill@aol.com
This may sound really boring, but I like McCalls patterns. They are easy to follow, so not too much stress! :-)
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I made this funky guy for my son -
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fun! lots of great ideas!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for comments. I need to make pajamas for my little guy too. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI think the best pajama patterns are by Bonnie over at fishsticksandfries. She's really talented.
ReplyDeleteI want to know best pj pattern too! got some fabric the other day I want to use for my guy for pjs. So far, the toys I've made my boys have been out of my head. I do have one of the Big 3 patterns for a teddy that I've done a few times, though, can't recall the number.
ReplyDeleteI am currently making my little one the 'pointy kitty' from wee wonderfuls - it's free on her site.
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway!
hello - the best stuffy pattern that I have made is from mmmcrafts - the Molly Monkey pattern is free on her site but the Mikey pattern is also super cute and can be purchased in her etsy shop. Happy crafting!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Mooly Monkey and Black Apple doll patterns for toys. I've made a few of each as gifts and they are always well recieved.
ReplyDeletelove aunt grace fabrics! thanks for the opportunity to enter your awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeletei'm not a sewer - rather a quilter - and have made neither toddler pajamas nor stuffed animals. but a fun idea might be: as most kids have something they like to draw over and over again (an imaginary friend, a six-legged cat... when my boyfriend was little he always drew himself as an elephant...etc.), you could make a stuffed animal from the child's drawing (either your own version of it in a more complicated pattern, or even scanning the character and printing him on printer fabric).
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Darn it, I was going to suggest Oliver + S. It's the only one I've ever used.
ReplyDeleteI really like Bit of Whimsy on Etsy for fun softie patterns. I have about 10 of hers and they are very well written and easy to follow. Isn't sewing kids stuffies just the best? :)
ReplyDeleteI havent made jammies for years but...I do love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteno children or grandchildren here...darn...so I'm not much help!
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ooh, that would be a treat!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing that Oliver and S pattern myself! But I am also partial to simply copying a favourite pair of pants and being done with it.
Check out Wee Wonderfuls for great toy patterns!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know any patterns since I'm still new to sewing but please enter me!
ReplyDeleteI haven't have toddlers for ages, but would love the facric. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI use seperates pieces from Fishsticks designs - her Patrick raglan is GREAT for Jammas.
ReplyDeleteI love Melly and Me patterns! Bought two but haven't tried them yet!
ReplyDeleteNormally, I use the patterns of ottobre, in this case shirt and leggins as pyjama for my 16 month old son. This is a magazine from Finland (also available in English) which is issued 4 times the year and has plenty of patterns especially for girls of different ages but also for boys :)
ReplyDeleteYou can see some pictures on there blog if you mind (just look for ottobre design and blogspot).
Have not made PJs for the grand daughters yet, Nana make the Princess dresses for them. As for toys, I love the old favorite of Raggedy Ann and Andy, I also make sleeping babies that look so real laying on the bed. ladycolmn@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI don't have children so haven't much experience in making children's items beyond bibs and blankets. But I have made stuffies for a friend's girls without a pattern, just by playing around:
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And made this stuffed Lowly Worm for my little nephew, again without a pattern:
http://kleiosbelly.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/ring-a-ding-ding/
I've also seen folks make stuffies based on pictures drawn by their kids, which I think is a cute idea.
The book "Weekend Sewing" by Heather Ross has some PJ pants in it that I'm (maybe) going to try to make for my daughter and husband. It's a lovely book - I highly recommend it.
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LOVE this fabric! what a great little quilt in the post below, too. i think my next baby quilt is going to be strippy like that.
ReplyDeleteand oh, dear, i haven't a clue about toddler pajamas. i have no kids. but oliver + s is getting all sorts of press, so maybe them? this is the same poster as just above, so i think i only need one chance.
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern for kids pants from Amanda Soule's first book. It's easy and adaptable!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love this Fabric Dollhouse Tutorial, and would like to share it with you and your readers.
I think I will be making it for a friend's little girl who is 4 years old:
Cheers
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Sorry, I can't help you with PJ I don't sew such things, only quilts.Thanks for giveaway
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I haven't ever made official jammies from a pattern before. I used to make little pants and a top with fleece using a sweatsuit pattern, but that's the best I've got.
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ReplyDeleteMelly and Me definitely has the best softie patterns ever!
ReplyDeleteI always used a sweatsuit pattern from Stretch and Sew for my children's pjs. My favourite toy pattern is for a cloth doll, the pattern is called "Cute Creations". My girls played with their dolls a lot and eventually even made one on their own.
ReplyDeletetoy patterns, i would say the stacking rings by heather bailey. happy giveaway day! here's mine http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2009/12/the-gift-box-a-giveaway/
ReplyDeleteThe Oliver + S pyjamas would have been my recommendation! You could also try the kimono wrap pattern in Weekend Sewing. Best toy patterns is easy - Wee Wonderfuls! http://www.weewonderfuls.com/
ReplyDeleteI love pjs!!and the Oliver + S pattern is my fave, too :))
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting this giveaway too, go check mine :))
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hugs from Portugal
Isabel
I love LOVE L.O.V.E. Melly and Me patterns! They have the cutest toy patterns. I haven't been able to get my hands on one here in the U.S. but I love the Elephant and Giraffe patterns. So cute!
ReplyDeleteSew generous-- thanks for including my entry in the giveaway! I don't tend to use patterns, and I'm not a clothes sewer. I do quite often make stuffies. For those I knida see what people have done to get ideas and then go from there. I like to make them outta work socks, I've done a few monkeys, bunnies and a hedgehog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pattern is one my mom made up! I think the simpler the better!!
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