Once again I am back partnering with the fantastic people at QT Fabrics. One of their newest collections just getting into stores now is from their WAY popular Sew & Go series.
Mod Monsters are friendly not scary monsters who are just the right size for toddlers and above to cuddle with when they need a quiet friend to share secrets with. QT really does the “heavy-lifting” with these easy panel projects and you just have the fun of sewing them. They come together fast but that also means there is so much room for creative “out of the box” thinking!
With my Mod Monsters panel print I was struck by how fun it would be to create a ~ Pajama Monster~ making this not only fun but useful! I thought back to the nightly confusion of our big family getting all the kids washed and into PJ’S and how great it would have been to know that the PJ’s were tucked out of site but within easy reach when it came time to wrestle my little streakers into their footy jammies and into bed. (Tell me I was not the only mother with kids who took off buck-naked across the house covered in bubbles and shrieking with glee as they escaped the tub)
So it is with my little streakers in mind that I created this project. Please note that this is meant to be an inspiration, take this in any direction you wish. I am a fly by the seat of my pants sewer and I grant you the right to do the same!
Check out the video take a peek at a few of the photos (below) for inspiration and then leave a comment if YOU would like to win a big stack of Sew & Go Panels and associated fabric! Of course if you would like to see more pop on over to your local quilt store or feel free to check things out over at the QT Fabrics website.
I started with deciding where I would be cutting away some of the lower part of the monster under the arms and then sewing around from monster arm-pit up around arm and head and back around while layered with the fabric that would be the back of the monster and the sack part.
I then turned the monster upper body right side out and stuffed and trimmed away FRONT lower body after stitching closed. I then cut the back fabric into a triangle-esque shape tapering from arm pits to 16 inches down. ( Note, 16 inches ended up being too much.. I trimmed back to 12 at some point.)
Next up I took a piece of fabric and inserted a zipper in the center to open and close to store the pj’s. I HIGHLY recommend using Wash Away tape for holding your zippers in place.. makes things so much easier and no pointy pins to get in the way!
Next up I trimmed the zipper panel ( which will become the front of the monster sack area)..here you can see it laid out ready to cut and stitch. Stitch up the sides, flip zippered panel to front, fold up bottom and stitch in cute little monster feet!.. hand-stitch at neck to make sure it is secure for zipper action.
Add a little pull to the zipper if it catches your fancy.. and call it a day… you did great!
Want even more? Pop over to the BAQS Facebook page and catch the video replay of the morning visit video when I show you all the fabric up close and in person!
How cute are these… which do you want to win??? Remember to leave a comment We will draw for a winner on the 29th of December!
Would love to make these for my 4 nieces especially for the oldest for her birthday in January.
These look great, my grandkids would love them
Very cute for kids gift quilts
I have 9 grandchildren, 5 would love this
How cute, I love the Mod Monsters. Thank you for the giveaway
Could have so much fun with these for my grands!
I love the bright fun fabrics! Hubby & I plan to sponsor a family next year at Christmas. I am sure one of the children would love the monster doll
I love the fun bright colors! The monster is so cute. We plan to sponsor a family for Christmas next year & I am sure the child would love one
How cute!
These are the best monsters to find under the bed.
This would be awesome to use to make things for little kids that have to be in the hospital, to give a smile!
This is so adorable! Would love to make this for one of my best friends that has young kids! Thank you for the opportunity.
Very cute. Just started making soft toys
Thanks for the giveaway
Love buddy the frog! 😍
I love panels for stuffed animals! I still have my calico cat that my mom made for me when from a panel. My daughter just had a baby girl (our first grandchild) and I would love to make these for her.
Too cute! Would love to try these as I start presents fir next year!
Looks wonderful! What a fun line!
How cute!
The children will enjoy making these
I would like to teach kids to sew. Monsters are popular and the panels can be sewed by hand or machine They are cute and would make a great beginner project.
Merry Christmas,
Shirley
This is just so adorable!!! How fun! The Grandkids would love, love, love them & see would Grandma (me)!
You guys r the greatest. Just love all your videos and give aways
This is so precious I remember having a bag for my pj’s my Mom made from just the picture off of some fabric and a plain back.
How adorable and what a wonderful way to make a PJ bag from grandbabies!!
Cuteness personified. I have to try one of these!
They are so precious, can’t wait to make one.
I know several little ones that would love one of these….so cute.
I have a grandchild due anytime. Due date Jan 6. These monsters are soooo cute.
So cute and refreshingly different from the usual character fabric out there.
My neighbor little boys love the monsters. Love to make two little boys happy thank you
I’m a new fallower but I can already tell this going to be the best Christmas yet
This so cute love love it
Will be working on new projects for my new grandson this fabricks are perfect
Very cute idea!
Love those monsters!!!
I have some adorable lil’ monsters that would love for their Nana to win these! 🙂
I love all the Mod Monster fabrics! Please enter me in the drawing Maddie!
Would love to win this !!
How cute are the little monsters, my granddaughter would love
So adorable. I have neices who would love these. Thank you for your badass ideas!!!!
My granddaughters would love these monsters!
I would love to win this!! My daycare kids would love these!!❤️
Cute . I would love to make these for my niece and her family.
Love the monster panels fun quilting these using applique.
Too cute for words! My granddaughter would love these!
Awesome
I love the pj bag ! They are all wonderful. Thanks for the chance. Merry Christmas🎄
I have two young grandons that would absolutely adore the mod monsters!
Your monster bag is adorable, very creative! I have two 5 grandchildren that would love these monsters 🙂