Easy Peazy Christmas Bloomers

So I saw this idea on Facebook to create a Christmas Eve box to give to the kids at, get this, Christmas Eve. Inside this box were new Christmas PJ's, hot cocoa sachets, microwave popcorn and a christmas movie. This to me is a great idea! All kids want to open a present before the big day don't they? I know I did!

Anyway baby is only one so popcorn, cocoa and movie probably isn't the most fun thing to put in my box for her but PJ's....Now that will still be cool and the photos on Christmas day soooo cute! So I scoured Kmart, Warehouse, Farmers etc and no PJ's. Next I tried Trademe and hey presto! But problem...the PJ's I got (only worn once too!) were for boys and obviously so. Never mind I thought! I have a sewing machine so I'm sure I could whip something up!

So here is my blog on how to convert (Christmas) boxers into cute feminine bloomers!Anyone can do this, even probably your two year old!

1. Source your boxers! These are size 0. See? Super easy so far!

 

2. Measure out your elastic. How? First pin the elastic to the boxes above (the seam) and lined up against the seam line. Then stretch and pin as you go. The elastic for these came to 9". Once you pin one leg and measure, cut the second piece for the other leg....easy? Told you so!!!!

3. Procede to machine stitch or hand sew. If using a machine then use zigzag mode.

4. Stretch the boxers out while stitching...

5. And voila! Took about a total of ten minutes and looks great! Perfect for a cute little girl.

Crafts like this don't have to be difficult, expensive or take a long time. They don't even really require a lot of materials. What did I use? Boxers that cost me $2.50, green thread I had or can be purchased for $1-2 and elastic, which I had also or can be bought for about $2.50. Try something today!