A lot of people I know have a pajama tradition for Christmas. Usually it’s a gift that each child can open on Christmas Eve – brand new exciting pajamas! I think most years my mom made my sisters and me matching pajamas, and I think the handmade-ness of it is kind of special. There’s nothing wrong with Old Navy “jingle jammies” at all, but I like the idea of something special no one else has, too.
I didn’t make PJs for Anneliese last year, but this year I repurposed a nightgown of my own that I haven’t been able to wear in a long time, and won’t be able to either (since it’s not breastfeeding friendly). The fabric is so pretty and soft, and I’m glad Anneliese can enjoy it.
I also cut up a camisole I had in the “for use as fabric” pile (I need to come up with a better storage system for upcycle-able stuff like that than a pile), to use for the sleeves and accents.
She is laughing here, I promise. Look at her cute chubby feet!
It’s not a perfect nightgown by any means (other than straight lines I’m kind of a sloppy seamstress), but it fits and it’s cute.
The nightgown I cut up already had the gathers under the bodice, so the new nightgown is nice and full.
And I made it extra-long because of all the growth-spurting Anneliese has been doing. Hopefully it’ll fit for a couple of months.
Anneliese explored the tree and looked at her presents, then went into her room to look at a book and get ready for bed.
The little flower is hand-sewn and hand-stitched onto the front, and the heart is blanket-stitched on by hand also.
A heart for my heart.
Stop and smell the roses.
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
These are heartwarming pictures. Christmas is made extra special because of these angels.
What a sweetie and what a sweet nightie!!! You will remember these early Christmas’s with a very special fondness! Thanks for sharing!
This brought tears to my eyes! So precious! No doubt she will cherish that first little gown in the years to come
She is just so adorable in that little nightgown. I love that first laughing picture! It’s my favorite!