announcing the holiday pajama sewing contest

This year, we’re excited to host a holiday pajama sewing contest! The idea is simple—sew Oliver + S pajamas for your family, snap a picture, and submit it for a chance to win one of three awesome prizes. For all the details, scroll down. To get your creative juices flowing, we’ve rounded up some inspiration for you today. Don’t forget that Liesl’s Pajama Pinterest board is packed with even more ideas to help spark your imagination. First up, let’s talk about Shea and her annual Henderson cousin Christmas pajama project. It’s been going strong for six years now, and reading about her Christmas pajama tradition is truly inspiring. Be sure to check out her Christmas dress tradition while you're at it—it's just as delightful!  The Bedtime Story Pajamas pattern is a quick and easy kimono-style design that works with both woven and knit fabrics. It doesn’t require any buttons or buttonholes, making it a breeze to sew. This pattern has consistently ranked among our top 10 best-sellers, and you can see more examples [here](#), [here](#), and [here](#). Next, we have the Sleepover Pajamas pattern, which is equally popular and perfect for both boys and girls. Girls will love the adorable ruffles, while boys can enjoy the classic style. It ranks as number nine on our list of top-selling Oliver + S patterns.  If you're looking for something else to try, there are several other patterns that can easily be adapted into pajamas. For instance, the School Bus T-shirt and Playtime Leggings (our sixth best-seller) can be transformed into cozy pajamas with the addition of cuffs, following our tutorial on how to add cuffs to knit patterns. Similarly, the Field Trip Raglan T-Shirt and Lullaby Layette Pants patterns can be used for this purpose. And don’t forget—you can use your leftover fabric scraps to sew a matching pajama storage bag using the Drawstring Bag pattern from the Little Things to Sew book. It’s a practical and stylish way to wrap up your pajamas as a gift bag and store them afterward.  For another option, consider the Hopscotch Top paired with the Nature Walk Pants for knit pajamas. Adding a lettuce hem to the pants gives them a playful touch—there are two methods to achieve this effect, either with a serger or a sewing machine. Additionally, the Hopscotch Dress could be made into a knit nightgown.  **How to Enter** Ready to participate? All you need to do is grab your Oliver + S patterns, sew some pajamas, take a photo, and share it on social media. Then, simply click the button below to link your post so everyone can see it. **Prizes to Win** Entries must be submitted by **Monday, January 14th, 2019, at 11:59 PM ET**. Once the submission period ends, our readers will have the chance to vote for their favorite pajama photos. Yes, you get to decide who wins! The photo with the most votes will win a **$50 gift certificate** for the Oliver + S shop. The second-place winner will receive a **$25 gift certificate**, and the top three vote-getters will each receive a copy of Hillary Frank’s new book, **“Weird Parenting Wins: Bathtub Dining, Family Screams, and Other Hacks from the Parenting Trenches.”** This book is set to release in January and is already available for pre-order on Amazon.  In this hilarious and insightful book, Hillary Frank, creator of the popular podcast *The Longest Shortest Time*, brings together expert advice and real-life stories from parents. From the absurd to the heartwarming, this book celebrates the messiness and humanity of parenting, encouraging us to embrace imperfection and find joy in the chaos. Whether you're a parent or not, it's an engaging and relatable read for all ages. --- That's it! We can't wait to see what you create. Happy sewing, and good luck in the contest! P.S. If you're new to sewing or need some tips, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to help!

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