I thought that I would save money and have a fun little project with these. The "fun project" part turned out to be true, but not the "saving money" part. I ordered a pattern set from Amazon that included the nightgown and the PJs, as well as a short-sleeved nightgown and a robe, which I didn't make. The fabric itself (flannel for the nightgowns and fleece for the PJs) was more expensive than just going to Wal-Mart or Target and buying sleep attire. Then when you add in my time (which was about 6-7 hours per set), I certainly did not come out ahead money-wise.
I did enjoy the process immensely and learned quite a bit about sewing and using my machine. I admit I am ready to let it sit idle for a little while, but the satisfaction gained from completing these projects is huge, as is seeing the girls in them and enjoying them. Sophie keeps telling me that her nightgown and pajamas "really look like they came from the store," which I think means that she thinks I did a good job. I'm taking it as a compliment anyway!
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