Tomorrow we are celebrating Emily’s 28th birthday, and I always like to make her a surprise gift. A couple of months ago when I was showing her my newest vintage patterns, she pulled out this child size 4 pajama pattern from the 1960s, and jokingly asked if I could make them in her size. I laughed, but I was secretly thinking that it wouldn’t be that difficult.
When Emily was a freshman in high school we were looking for a formal gown for a school dance. We found a gorgeous gray-green dress at Nordstrom that she loved, but it was way too expensive. A month or so later, we saw the same dress at Nordstrom Rack marked all the way down to $60, but it was a size 12, and Emily usually wears a size 2. Well, I bought that dress anyway with all its boning and bias cut skirt and elaborate gathered draw string hem. I spent a few weeks cutting it down and remaking it in her size, and I think it turned out rather well. I figured if I could do that, I could certainly enlarge a simple child’s pajama pattern, and I did. I just hope they fit.
Here’s a photo of the remade green dress. Emily will probably not be happy that I posted this.
Those pyjamas look so pretty — and comfortable!
I love those jammies! Now I’m wanting to make some foot pajamas for my grown-up girls. 🙂
Oh my! I love those new pj’s for your daughter. She will be thrilled. Her remade dress is pretty, too!
Those jammies are so cute! No wonder they caught her eye! I know she will love them!
The pyjamas are so cute! Would love a pair of these, too!
I love the 1960s drawings. Always remind me of Barbie and Skipper dresses. 🙂
oh they are the cutest pyjamas!! I’m so jealous, I’d love a pair! so Doris Day! 🙂
Those pajamas are gorgeous, well done! I’m completely in awe of you Martha, the gown is amazing, your skills are fabulous!!! Emily is lucky to have a mom like ya!
Hugs, Mickie
Great pajamas! My 11yo would love a pair like that!
I adore your pj’s and hope to make a few for my kiddos this Christmas..the dress is lovely..smiles..Renee
LOVE them – how darling, I’d never take them off! Love the pic of Emily too, what a doll she is.
Oh, I would guess she’ll be thrilled with those pj’s (I would be)! 🙂
soft and sweet! The red trim gives it a very cheerful look!
Oh my gosh they are fabulous!!
Those jammies look amazing – I’m sure she will love it!! I would sell my first-born (if I had one) for a pair of those! lol
How super clever you are – I am very envious of your skills. Hurrah for you!
Best wishes
Jenny