Momiform Makeover: PJ Edition

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So Lauren from Baste & Gather had this great idea for a Momiform Makeover.  Basically, it’s a fun event to encourage moms to step outside their normal outfit routine and class it up a bit.  It doesn’t have to be anything crazy, I don’t think anyone would advocate donning heels and a LBD to do your laundry (not that there’s anything wrong with that), but just a couple simple upgrades.  I *almost* didn’t participate because I’m already engaged in a forced momiform makeover this year.  It’s my first year doing a preschool drop off/pick up, so I have to actually put on clothes and leave the house and not frighten small children.

But then I remembered.  Pajamas.

I debated whether or not I should admit this in public, but we’re all family here, so this is how it is:  I wear knit t-shirts almost every day (mostly Union St Tees!)  I live in Colorado where there’s no humidity and I’m genetically predisposed to not being a sweaty person.  So, all that adds up to me basically wearing the t-shirt I wore all day as pajamas every night.  If it’s warm I’ll throw on some of my husband’s boxers, and if it’s cold I’ll throw on fleece lined tights, sweatpants, cotton socks, wool socks, a sweatshirt, and a beanie.  That’s it folks.  The hard, ugly, but very comfy truth.  I figured I could do better.

So here they are, my momiform maked-over pajamas!!  And because we were meant to class it up and show our more sophisticated side, I used rainbow unicorn fabric.  LIKE YOU DO.

I’m sure you’ve already recognized these – they’re the Carolyn Pajamas from Closet Case Files that took the sewing world by storm earlier this year.  I wanted to buy the pattern several times, but always knew I would just not make the time to sew them.  I’m so glad this event pushed me to finally make them because they’re uhhhhmazing!  I almost never sew structured woven clothing, so this was a really fun divergence.  The pattern comes together beautifully and the instructions are really clear and thorough.  I love LOVE the piping detail – it’s what sold me on the pjs in the first place.  They’re almost too cute for sleeping.  Almost.  I’m not saying I’d wear these out of the house, but I wouldn’t be embarrassed to be caught by the mailman or overnight guests either.

I saw the rainbow unicorn fabric over at Phat Quarters and literally could not stop myself from buying it.  In my head, I was like, this is a MOMiform makeover, do not buy that juvenile print and make yourself clothing with it.  But it was too late because my hand had already gleefully clicked and paid for it.  I mean, really, could you resist?  Next time maybe I’ll do a nice long sleeved/long pants flannel version.  I want to say I would make them in silk, but baby steps.

A big huge thanks to Closet Case Files and Phat Quarters for the pattern and fabric for my PJ makeover!  If you haven’t checked out either of their shops you’re missing out.  Go!

And be sure to check out all the awesome series participants to get lots of momiform inspiration!

Reyna Lay Designs | Call Ajaire | Golden Rippy | Love Notions
Sew Not Perfect | Scientific Seamstress | Rebel & Malice
Creative Counselor | Mabey She Made It | If Only They Would Nap | Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts
Shaffer Sisters | FABulous Home Sewn | Fa Sew La | Baste + Gather
Lulu & Celeste | Swoodson Says | Phat Quarters | Hey June | Stitch Upon a Time
Climbing the Willow | Everything Your Mama Made & More | Näh-Connection | 110 Creations
A Jennuine Life | Straight Stitch Designs | Sew Straight & Gather | KZJO’STUDIO
Wild & Wanderful | Mae & K | Handmade Frenzy | HattieLu Handmade

 

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Sponsors

 

Special thanks to these major sponsors who generously donated the following items for the giveaway:

(There will a different winner for each line item so we can spread the love around!)

Janome – One Skyline S5 Sewing Machine*
Indiesew – Four $50 gift certificates (four separate winners)
Michael Levine / Low Price Fabric – Four $25 gift certificates (four separate winners) and 10% discount for readers through October 1 – code: Makeover10
UpCraft Club – Two $25 gift certificates (two separate winners) and 20% discount on patterns through October 1 – code: MOMIFORM

And the following pattern designers who graciously provided patterns for the series participants and/or contributed the following items for the giveaway:

Grainline Studio – Two patterns of your choice
True Bias – Hudson Pants & Southport Dress patterns
Colette -Two patterns of your choice
Closet Case Files -Two patterns of your choice
Sew Much Ado -Two patterns of your choice
Sew Straight & Gather – Three patterns of your choice
Golden Rippy – Two patterns of your choice
110 Creations: A Sewist’s Notebook
Patterns for Pirates – Two patterns of your choice
Itch to Stitch – Two patterns of your choice
Mouse House Creations – Two patterns of your choice
Hey June Handmade -Two patterns of your choice
Peekaboo Pattern Shop – Three patterns of your choice
Go-to Patterns – One women’s pattern of your choice
GreenStyleCreations -Two patterns of your choice
Puperita – One pattern of your choice
Sofilantjes – Two patterns of your choice
Charlotte Kan – One pattern of your choice
So Sew Easy – Two patterns or one bundle of your choice
OUSM Designs – Women’s Thumbs-Up Tee pattern
E-Beth Designs – Two patterns of your choice
Muffin Head Patterns – Any pattern of your choice up to $10
GrayDay Patterns – Sandpoint Top or Athena Top pattern (your choice)
Scientific Seamstress – One pattern of your choice
Stitch Upon a Time – $20 gift card
5 out of 4 – Two patterns of your choice
Frianki Patterns – Two patterns of your choice
KZ Jo Studio – Two patterns of your choice
Straight Stitch Designs – Full collection of patterns
Sewing Patterns by Aivilo Charlotte – Two patterns of your choice
Striped Swallow Designs – Two patterns of your choice
Rose and Lee Designs – Two patterns of your choice
Sewing Geek Patterns – One pattern of your choice
Filles a Maman – One pattern of your choice
Bella Sunshine Designs – One pattern of your choice
Liola Designs – One pattern of your choice
Cali Faye Collection – One pattern of your choice
Tinman Patterns – Orbit Skirt pattern
Felicity Sewing Patterns – Two patterns of your choice
Winter Wear Designs – Two patterns of your choice
Ellie Inspired – Three patterns of your choice
Love Notions – One pattern of your choice
a Sparkly Baby – Two patterns of your choice
Terra’s Treasures Designs – Two patterns of your choice

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