Bling whaties for the what what?
I got a rather large eye-roll from the daughter when I asked what the heck bling bling pajamas were. I have a sneaky suspicion she doesn't know either, since she never really gave me a straight answer. And of course camp starts Monday- just after our busy craft fair weekend. Gulp. I basically have until Thursday to finish the pajamas if they have any hope of making it to camp with her, and no time to buy any materials.
Tossing aside the second set of nearly-completed pajamas that I had already been working on earlier this week, I set out to create her this bling-bling pj thing. When I asked one of my favorite forums on the net "just what do Europeans mean when they say bling-bling pajamas?" the response was exactly what I was afraid of: lots of metallics, lamé, sequins, and of course tons of rhinestones. None of which are lurking in my rather sedate craft room.
I compromised with the daughter. Instead of "bling bling pajamas" I would go for "diva lounge wear". I can do diva. I watch enough episodes of Toddlers in Tiaras to know over-the-top glam when I see it. Using the funkiest fabrics still suitable for clothing in my stash, I set to work and today managed to nearly complete the top!
I made a simple halter top ending below the breast line, with a ruffled skirt bottom that ends right at the navel. This got a large smile and a thumbs up from the daughter.
The continuation of the ruffled skirt runs around the back. Other than that, and the straps that cross over the center, it is backless. Very grown up I was told. Very glam, very diva. Phew! Next up are the pants and the matching hair accessory.
I'll be sure to post the final product being modeled by Miss Diva herself. Wish me luck, and an evening free of pin pricks and sewing machine jams!
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