Pajama/Clothing Pattern
 

Hi everyone! :wavey:

The weather has been rather cold and Zoë is not a winter child. She loves wearing things when it's cold out, otherwise she shakes! (She's infamous for wearing PJs underneath sweaters!) Unfortunately she's outgrown almost all of her winter gear. Zoë's a very awkward size (11" long, 7.5" neck, and 11-12" chest and just under 5 pounds) it's been a challenge clothing her.

Money is really tight for me right now, I'm a struggling Master's student (thank you US Government for loans!). While I'd love fix things by buying Zoë wonderful things from the amazing vendors here I just can't afford to. I was able to get some fabric on sale so I wanted to make her clothes from that. Unfortunately, while I was able to make her a dress I haven't been able to make her anything else. I cannot find any patterns for pajamas or hoodies. As this is a very caring and kind community I did not know if anyone knew of any sites or free or reasonably priced patterns.

I truly appreciate this community and I hope no one takes this as any way disrespectful. I want the best for my little one but on a very limited budget it's difficult. I've already purchased the material and I'm willing to put my all in to this but creating a pattern from scratch is just beyond my capabilities! I want to thank everyone in advance for any responses or ideas that anyone may have!

-Vicky and Zoë

I found a great pattern for fleece puppy PJ, at walmart..half price..
simplicity 3939 size S M and L
I yet to make it but it looks great.
hugs,and best of luck with your studies and sewing.
CArmen in nj

pattern
 

You can get that pattern 3939 on ebay for about $5.00 +3.00 shipping. What does it cost at WalMart. I'm thinking of getting one.

I paid $7.50 for it, I am cutting it today and maybe i will play with it this weekend..Prada needs a couple of jammies..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

go to sewingpatterns.com and you can find patterns there. I usually find the pattern, write the number down and go to the store and get it.

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for the suggestions!

I found 2 patterns at Walmart for about $8 each. One is an XS pattern that's made to be 8" long (but probably fits Zoe perfect otherwise) and EXACTLY the kind of PJs I wanted for her. (This pattern Simplicity 4325) Then I got the pattern everyone suggested (Simplicity 3939), that's a bit too big, and not exactly the design I'd wanted.

I figured I'd take them home, get a basic idea and return one of the two patterns. Well first I tried making the XS PJs and then figuring out how to make them bigger. (I'm not sure if I'll even be able to do that, but that's besides the fact.) I can't even figure out the FIRST STEP! Ugh!!!

I don't think this is the right place but since I'm not sure where the right place is I'll ask my next question. What are your thoughts on how I should approach this? I need to figure out the steps, first of all, and then how to lengthen the pattern. Should I just do my best and hand-draw it at the desired size? Or should I photocopy it and enlarge it that way? Ideas or anyone that might be of some help in me making these stupid PJs? :cool:

-Vicky

if you want to PM me, i can give you tips on the 1st pattern you listed ... since i am not a professional seamstress or very good at sewing, i had to make lots of modifications to it to get it to fit and look right hehe ;)

i have the second pattern and have not tried it yet...hope it works better than the 1st one did :D