New pyjamas for Olivia

She asked me to make her new pretty pyjamas! That is music to the ears of a sewing mama. I love that she loves and appreciates the clothes I sew for her, even more so when she asks for them.

I joke that I am such a "wanna-be-minimalist". In my efforts to declutter our home and live by the "less is more" motto, I decided to cut down on my sewing list for my kids' winter wardrobes, so I've been sewing clothes for my older two as the need arises. Olivia's pyjamas are currently too small, or too worn out so she really needed more sleepwear. In fact she was still wearing some pj's I made for her more than two years ago when I started sewing. I love it when they get a lot of wear from mama made clothes.

I used Heidi and Finn's "All You Need Pajama Pattern". The pattern is packed with options for both boys' and girls' pj's for all seasons. I have gotten more than my money's worth from this pattern. It is my go-to pattern for kids' sleepwear. In fact, there is no reason not to use it for day wear as well. I especially love the "girly" feel of the gathered top, it could definitely work as a day time top. 

I made this doll for her as a Christmas gift last year and she's wearing a cardigan that I crocheted for Olivia when I was pregnant with her. She adores this doll, it has a special spot on her bed and every morning when she makes up her bed, she places it perfectly in its spot. Did I already mention how much I love creating things for my children?! The doll pattern is also by Heidi and Finn.

I asked her which pyjama set she likes more and she responded, "Both, because you made them." Later , however, she said, "I actually like the butterfly ones more and can you please also make me Frozen ones with Elsa and Anna that zip up at the front."