Christmas PJ

Nothing better than a deadline to get going, right? I bought 5m of Christmas jersey in October to make new PJs for the kids. With the rush to get presents finished and sent before Christmas, I didn't have time to start until this week. I used the 11th Hour Gear Pattern by New Horizons Designs that I have been using so many times so far. This time, I cut a size 10 for my youngest, size 12 (+2 inches on the legs) for the middle one and size 16 (+2 inches on the legs) for the eldest.

I started cutting on Wednesday night but didn't manage all 3 pairs. So after the Christmas cooking was all done on 24th, I decided to just do what I wanted and not what I needed to for a change! Leaving so late meant that I had to go with my stash. I was hoping 5m would work out for all 3 pairs but of course, they are getting bigger so I ran out of fabric for the sleeves for the smaller top. I had another jersey in my stash that I used for it.

As for the ribbing, I used a variety of what I had left to be able to finish on 24th too and by luck I had some red, light blue, light grey, black and white so it worked out quite well afterall.

I finished cutting all 3 PJs early afternoon and got my overlocker out. After 3 hours of sewing all 3 pairs of PJ were wearable and delivered!

Admittedly, I only hemmed the tops today and looped the threads to neaten the seams today. But I had 3 happy kids wearing their new PJs on Christmas Eve!

With 3 of the same fabric, it is sometimes difficult to remember which is which so I try to put labels for them. I have some lovely ones that I bought but the kids don't like the feel on them on their skin so I now cut some out from leftover jerseys for them. And they love them, they are soft and special!

I am really happy I have finished those this year and the kids loved them too! I can add more on my finished lists and these were also on my Fettle those Finishes post.

Linking to Monday Making, Monday Design Wall, Midweek Makers,  Wednesday Wait Loss

Celine