Because I'm in a hausfrau phase, that's why

How crazy would it be for a person who has done very little sewing
(and has no machine) to tackle the following project: Nightshirts.

Namely plain, small toddler-sized nightshirts in flannel and cotton.
Do they even make patterns for this, or am I going to run into the
same problems I'm finding off the rack (obnoxious frills, puff
sleeves, etc)?

I want Ebenezer Scrooge's PJs, I want Mr. Bennett 'roused out of bed
for the express post' sleepwear. Simple, comfy, and gobsmackingly
adorable on the Cmonkey. I know, she has 2 of them in 12 mos. size
that she's outgrowing as I type (bought used and hence tagless--argh).
More importantly: warm without being sweaty (kid has radiator feet),
and easy to pop the hood to change the diaper in the dark.

You know it's bad when I'm contemplating *sewing*.

So I'm begging for a clue re: finding a pattern, if anyone can point
me to a good source or what company might have what I want?

On the next episode of TechnoLuddite: knitting non-gender-stereotyped
doll clothes for mini Cabbage Patch dolls (or, Abby Normal gets a
sweater!)