Footie Pajamas

I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm
planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and
one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone
here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you
would recommend a pattern. I know Kwik-Sew makes one or two patterns
for them, and I'm not sure who else. I'd prefer a newborn-size
pattern, but if anyone has any recommendations about a toddler-size
pattern, that's of interest too: I may choose to make a range of sizes
of clothes so the new mothers will have a bit of clothes for the
children to grow into, instead of everything I make getting outgrown
almost immediately.

I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas gifts,
preferably the one-piece kind. Any suggestions anyone? I haven't been
able to find any current patterns for them for adults. I know there
are a couple companies producing them commercially, and the prices
aren't bad, but I want these as gifts so I'd like them to be something
I made, not just something purchased. I could design a pattern I
suppose, but I'd rather not have to go to the effort, especially since
I'll probably have to make four or five different sizes...

Tom Farrell
http://www.SewingWithTom.com/

Tom Farrell wrote:

I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm
planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and
one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone
here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you
would recommend a pattern. I know Kwik-Sew makes one or two patterns
for them, and I'm not sure who else. I'd prefer a newborn-size
pattern, but if anyone has any recommendations about a toddler-size
pattern, that's of interest too: I may choose to make a range of sizes
of clothes so the new mothers will have a bit of clothes for the
children to grow into, instead of everything I make getting outgrown
almost immediately.

All the Kwik Sew patterns I have used have been excellent for size and
very easy to put together, but watch their seam allowances! They use
different ones on different patterns, and quite a few are 1/4" for sergers.

I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas gifts,
preferably the one-piece kind. Any suggestions anyone? I haven't been
able to find any current patterns for them for adults. I know there
are a couple companies producing them commercially, and the prices
aren't bad, but I want these as gifts so I'd like them to be something
I made, not just something purchased. I could design a pattern I
suppose, but I'd rather not have to go to the effort, especially since
I'll probably have to make four or five different sizes...

I think Kwik Sew have an adult size pattern for these, but they may not
have feet in... I prefer no feet, as my feet get too hot. Why not do
matching booties rather than ones with feet in? I also prefer two piece
PJ's so my top half doesn't get cold when I take a trip to the bathroom
at three am... Just some things to think about.


--
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"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
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I think Kwik Sew have an adult size pattern for these, but they may not
have feet in... I prefer no feet, as my feet get too hot. Why not do
matching booties rather than ones with feet in? I also prefer two piece
PJ's so my top half doesn't get cold when I take a trip to the bathroom
at three am... Just some things to think about.
What ever happened to the drop-seat style? Most accomodating!

Jean M.

I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas gifts,
preferably the one-piece kind. Any suggestions anyone? I haven't been

Watch out for the pj's being too short through the torso...terribly
uncomfortable.
I also recommend the matching booties as the "feet" wear out quickly.

I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas gifts,
preferably the one-piece kind. Any suggestions anyone? I haven't been
able to find any current patterns for them for adults. I know there
are a couple companies producing them commercially, and the prices
aren't bad, but I want these as gifts so I'd like them to be something
I made, not just something purchased. I could design a pattern I
suppose, but I'd rather not have to go to the effort, especially since
I'll probably have to make four or five different sizes...


I just finished a pair of one-piece PJ's for a friend, using McCall's
pattern #3860. The pattern doesn't include feet though. After spying
one of my infant son's sleepers with real socks sewn on instead of the
regular feet he decided he'd rather have those anyway. This pattern
would give you a start, since all you'd have to create yourself is the
feet.

"Tom Farrell" wrote in message
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I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm
planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and
one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone
here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you
would recommend a pattern. I know Kwik-Sew makes one or two patterns
for them, and I'm not sure who else. I'd prefer a newborn-size
pattern, but if anyone has any recommendations about a toddler-size
pattern, that's of interest too: I may choose to make a range of sizes
of clothes so the new mothers will have a bit of clothes for the
children to grow into, instead of everything I make getting outgrown
almost immediately.

I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas gifts,
preferably the one-piece kind. Any suggestions anyone? I haven't been
able to find any current patterns for them for adults. I know there
are a couple companies producing them commercially, and the prices
aren't bad, but I want these as gifts so I'd like them to be something
I made, not just something purchased. I could design a pattern I
suppose, but I'd rather not have to go to the effort, especially since
I'll probably have to make four or five different sizes...

Tom Farrell
http://www.SewingWithTom.com/

Tom
I have been using Nighty Night Pattern from Sunrise Designs - I believe it
is still available. It is a great pattern for the footed sleepers - infant
sizes. I suggest using the YKK Beulon Knitted Tape Zipper- they are soft and
move with the fabric without stiffness.
If you can't find the pattern let me know.
siobhan

"Tom Farrell" wrote in message
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snipI'm wondering if anyone
here has made footed pyjamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you
would recommend a pattern. I know Kwik-Sew makes one or two patterns
for them, and I'm not sure who else. I'd prefer a new-born-size
pattern, but if anyone has any recommendations about a toddler-size
pattern, that's of interest too: snip

Tom Farrell
http://www.SewingWithTom.com/

I would go with the Kwik Sew, mainly because I like them best for that kind
of thing. McCall's used to make the footed sleepers as well. One word of
advice, though: don't make the new-born size. Most infants are out of them
far too quickly to make them worthwhile. (My third child couldn't even wear
some of them home from the hospital!) If your friends are expecting very
small babies, then go for it - otherwise devote your energy to the 6-12
month size! If Kwik-Sew still offers the 3mos size, that is okay too. I
have made them and the adult size that they used to offer and they all
worked up quickly and easily.
Cynthia

Kate Dicey wrote:
Tom Farrell wrote:

All the Kwik Sew patterns I have used have been excellent for size and
very easy to put together, but watch their seam allowances! They use
different ones on different patterns, and quite a few are 1/4" for sergers.

That's not a problem. I tend to alter everything to a 1/4" seam
allowance. I use Kwik-Sew patterns from time to time, and I like them,
but find they sometimes don't fit together as well as I'd like... in
some cases, I've had problems with shirt sleeves fitting the body
rather badly, etc. Also I hate their instructions, I feel they tend to
assume you have superb sewing machine skills and want to use
industrial methods, while a lot of people have medeocre sewing machine
skills and want to use easier methods or whatever method will provide
the best results, not the fastest.

But, they do have great designs in general and they're one of the few
pattern companies with any variety of menswear, so I keep using them.

I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas gifts,

I think Kwik Sew have an adult size pattern for these, but they may not
have feet in...

I finally found, last night, the number of this pattern. They make the
design only for women. I guess I can alter it... I emailed to ask for
a mens version, but no doubt even if they went to work on it today
they couldn't have it in my local fabric store in time for me to get
to work...

I prefer no feet, as my feet get too hot.

I live in Massachusetts...

Why not do
matching booties rather than ones with feet in? I also prefer two piece
PJ's so my top half doesn't get cold when I take a trip to the bathroom
at three am... Just some things to think about.

The friend I want to make them for is nostalgic for the PJs with feet
attached, as is his sister (one of the expectant mothers). So, that's
what I want to make. I may make them for their husbands and their
parents as well so everyone in the family gets one. We'll see if I can
afford the fabric.

Tom

Tom,

I once made some slightly looser than called-for onesies in which I also
added an extra two inches to the torso to accommodate growth of the baby
and the increased diaper volume. These had snap closures. I folded up
the excess amount encasing one of the snaps and ran a long stitch at the
top of the fold and at the bottom of the fold all around the waist. Then
a few months later as the baby elongated, the mom could pull out the
stitches which held the extra length and extend the life of the garb.
Babies grow SO fast.

Valerie from KlothWerks

Tom Farrell wrote:
I have two pregnant friends, one of whom is expecting twins. I'm
planning to make some baby clothes for the happy couples' babies, and
one thing I'd like to make is footed pajamas. I'm wondering if anyone
here has made footed pajamas for babies or toddlers, and if so, if you
would recommend a pattern. I know Kwik-Sew makes one or two patterns
for them, and I'm not sure who else. I'd prefer a newborn-size
pattern, but if anyone has any recommendations about a toddler-size
pattern, that's of interest too: I may choose to make a range of sizes
of clothes so the new mothers will have a bit of clothes for the
children to grow into, instead of everything I make getting outgrown
almost immediately.

Sew-Sew Lady wrote:
I'd also like to make *adult* sized footed pajamas as christmas
gifts, preferably the one-piece kind. Any suggestions anyone? I
haven't been

Watch out for the pj's being too short through the torso...terribly
uncomfortable.
I also recommend the matching booties as the "feet" wear out quickly.

I'd go with footless... you can get a lot more wear out of them when the
legs are growing.

Penny s