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What a Hoot PJ Set
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I made these PJ pants for my daughter from the pants pattern (with an added back pocket) included in the same pattern pack as the top and dress. I thought it would be fun to make a little pillow to coordinate with her PJs. The owl pillow is my first completely original creations. I just used scrapes from my stash and came up with this. I would make a couple of changes but she still turned out quite cute.
The elastic waist band was quite a chore, though it may have just been first attempt frustrations. One question though, is there some sort of tool that I don’t know about to pull the elastic through the casing? It can’t have to be as difficult as it was.
Material Notes
Pants: Cotton flannel, 3/4" elastic, grosgrain ribbon Owl pillow: Fleece, cotton flannel, felt, and polyfil
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Oct 9, 2008, 09.23 AMby MiRa29
wooowww…this is great ..fabric, pattern and everthing is perfect with this creation…so cute :)
Oct 8, 2008, 07.35 AMby jsolnushko
these are soooo adorable!!!!!!! I would love to make a pillow owl! Do you have pattern by any chance? It is so lovely!
Aug 7, 2008, 10.03 PMby cosabella
so cute. did you use the toddler pant pattern from here? i print it out but need to get some fabric. it look really nice.
Aug 7, 2008, 11.58 AMby Laurie1962
Really cute. There is an item it’s called a “Bodkin” and you can get them in the notions section of any fabric / craft store relatively cheap. Hope this helps with the elastic crisis.
Jul 28, 2008, 01.13 PMby spexy95
It is really cute! Love the whole idea!
Jul 26, 2008, 08.04 PMby calicocouture
So cute! I love the pillow, especially how you did the eyes.
Jul 26, 2008, 04.13 PMby emrichkh
It seems like there should be some sort of contraption that hooks to the elastic that is longer than a safety pin or bobby pin. I think that would be SO helpful. Hmmm, maybe I should invent one and make millions ;).
Jul 26, 2008, 04.09 PMby CarlaTV
Love the set and your owl, it’s a HOOT! (I couldn’t help myself) I have to agree with MAlndrich, I secure a safety pin at one end to the elastic and push is through the casing.
Jul 26, 2008, 01.44 PMby MAldrich
Cute pillow! Most people stick a safety pin through the elastic and drag it through the casing. I’ve lost all my safety pins so I’ve been puncturing my elastic with a bobby pin and pulling it through in the same way. It’s a lot easier with something firm to grab onto inside the casing. Good job sticking with it though, these are super cute!
Jul 26, 2008, 10.39 AMby Kendal
I love the pillow and the pj’s they are very cute!
Jul 26, 2008, 10.35 AMby Polychromatin
This is really sweet. The pillow was a great idea!