Pajamaramadoodle-all-da-day-long!

Another 3am reveal ;)
Quilting is a big deal right now in the sewing world. Once upon a time you went to a fabric store and purchased material you saw and touched, by the foot/yard. Today, material is sold by the Fat Quarter(Picture a square cut in 4).If you went to ebay right now and searched for 'fat quarter', you'd probably find something like this....
                                                             
 This is called a Fat Quarter Bundle. You see the 2 fabrics on top are what I used to make the above sample. I bought this by winning the bid for approx $10 shipping included.  Since I bid and won on this, I've learned a great deal about the 'game'. This wasn't that great of a deal after all, but I don't regret the purchase, I definitely didn't overpay. So, I guess that's something :)
The next week or so I'll be playing with patterns in search of 3or4 pajama options for my Christmas Line. I'll be using flannel/flannelette unless you want a custom order using other fabric types. My Jaay Bears in these 4 colors; Camel, Black, White, Brown.

SOLID PLAIN VELBOA FAUX FUR SHORT PILE FABRIC

bigzfabric on eBay

My daughter messaged me from work all excited to tell me her boss let her have a whole stack of these boxes. The perfect size for a JaayBear wearing a Christmas toque (hat) and scarf, AND a matching hat in 'human' size ;)  Also, the next size up just in case you want to order two bears! The cost to ship these will be extremely minimal, which is majorly impressive given the outrageous shipping costs today.  

Okay, it's almost 4am Why does my brain get all creative in the middle of the night, It doesn't matter what I'm doing, blogging, writing....sewing..... *yawn.

Until next time,

         Play Nice & Be Safe!

*tuque/toque

noun  pronounced t-ew-k

~a knit winter stocking cap worn in Canada.

Pajama Trim Challenge

I made these pjs and for something a little different I substituted the ruffle for a fringe. I think it's a fun change... practical? Not so much. I asked for opinions on a fb sewing group and the general consensus is, fringe is cute, but a' fire hazard , wouldn't wash well, tangles etc Sooooo here it is with the ruffle. I;m working on the nightie in the corner how. I had the fabric forever and didn't know what to do with it. I'll post a pic when it's finished. Time to take some 'time' to clean my house today lol Seems like nobody else is going to do it for me... sigh.

Jaay Bear gets Pajamas!

Here's the 1st stage of making a pajama pattern for Jaay Bear. This is made from scratch and is far from finished. Today was all about proportions and final size. Now that I have this pattern sized to fit I can use it to create PJ's for all of my Jaay Bears. The girls will be girlified, etc I noticed a couple of things about the bear itself I need to alter  eg. eyes lowered a bit, make sure the right ear is the one I use when cutting out final pattern to cardboard. Tomorrow I will send my daughter for proper stuffing and a few little things so I can start sewing with my machine. I will be putting together the fur bears.....
Stay tuned!



3am quick pic of nightie made for pattern