A Little Peek

Sassy got home yesterday, and I, like many of you I’m sure, breathed a big sigh of relief. I got right to work sewing up at least one set of pajamas for the kids for Christmas. I have 2 sets for both Silje and David cut out, but as I have a few more diapers to finish before Christmas too, I might not get to the other set. We’ll see. At least the kids will have one homemade gift from me, as is the intended tradition.

Elias isn’t getting pajamas, but I’m working on a small knitted item for him. It’s not done, though, so it’s not making the post.

Here’s Silje’s nightgown. It’s the same pattern as last year, and she loves her old one. (Although it’s getting small on her…sniff sniff.)

It has little Hello Kitty’s all over it, and she’s really into Hello Kitty and purple right now, so I know it will be perfect! This flannel is just buttery soft.

This year I cheated on both the pajamas, and used my snap press instead of putting in buttonholes. I hate making buttonholes with a passion. Sassy does them well enough, but I never am satisfied with the end result. Last time I ordered snaps for diapers, I threw in the online cart some general colors that I could use with the kids’ clothes that I make. Doesn’t it look sharp?

I’m pretty sure you weren’t noticing the white snaps, but looking at this lovely cupcake tag. These just came in the mail today. The diaper sewing diva group that I’m a part of does a co-op every once in awhile for “diva tags” and the price is super cheap. I ordered some this time around, in a variety of styles. When doing trades or sending a gift to another diva, it’s very popular to add a “diva tag”. Although, most of the ladies use the tags on things handmade that are for their kids, to remind them that mama made it.

See? “diva made” in very light pink on the bottom. I was thinking of putting it on the outside of the collar, so it wouldn’t itch, but the tag is so soft and silky, and I sewed up all the ends, so it shouldn’t bother her at all.

Here’s David’s pajamas. This is my first time using this pattern, and it looks a little funny hanging on the hanger because I pinned the pants to it. It really isn’t that wonky in real life. I used off white snaps down the front of the shirt.

See the little tractor and hay print? Cute, huh? This is also in a flannel.

And no cupcake will do for this little farmer. Here’s my diva made cow tag. Please don’t mind the crooked stitching on this tag. I was trying to cover up a big seam in the back of the pants that I thought would bother him, and it ended up all crooked. I would have fixed it for the picture, but I have so much sewing to do right now and so little time!

I never ever want any sewing machine to break down right before Christmas again! It’s put me too far behind. Not cool, Sassy. Not cool.