Pajama Pattern For Making An Easy Pair Of PJ's

It's nice to have options. You can make your own pajama pants for a lot less. Pajama pants are very easy to make and if you are just learning to sew, this is a great, useful project to practice your sewing skills.

I always preach "accuracy" when sewing, even if it is a pair of lounge pants or pajama pants, it is still nice to have them turn out looking professional. So let's make the best pair of pj pants you will be proud to wear.My daughter made these pajama pants in one afternoon using this method.

Step by Step:

Find a pair of sweat pants or lounge pants that you already own and fit you comfortably.

What you will need:

1 Pair of lounge pants

*You can use one of these materials to make your pattern:

* If you don't want to use any of these examples to make your pattern, and you don't mind pulling apart the seams of your lounge pants then do this and use the pieces as your pattern.

Sharp Scissors or Rotary Cutter & Mat.

Polyester all purpose thread in coordinating color.

1" wide elastic, the width of your waist plus 1/2" for the seam.

Ribbon or twill tape for the draw string. (optional if using

elastic only.)

Fabric

The type of fabric you use for your pajama pants is up to you of course. Here are some examples of fabrics that are suitable for pajama pants.

Satin Face Chiffon Midnight

Flannel Fabrics

Polyester Cotton Batiste White

Cotton Rib Knit Teddy Bear Red

Making The Pajama Pattern

Note: If you are pulling your lounge pants apart and using the pieces as your pattern, then omit this step.

Place a ruler on the edge of the seam and with a pencil or crayon, trace the perimeter of the pants. Keep as accurate as you can.

*Add 1 1/4" (3.2cm) at the top for the waistband.*Add 1" (2.5cm) at the bottom for the hem.*Add 1/2" seam allowance at the crotch and side seams.*Draw a line down the center of both pattern pieces. You will use this to make sure that your pajama pattern is centered properly on the fabric. * Write on your pattern pieces if it is the front or the back of your pajama pattern.

Once you have your pattern traced, cut it out.

Lay it on the fabric and measure from each end of the grain line to the edge of your fabric and make sure they are the same distance. Adjust if needed. It is important that your pattern is place evening on the fabric grain, as your fabric pieces will pucker and not sit right.

Once you are certain you have your pattern even. Pin to the fabric and cut out your pajama pattern pieces.

Sewing Your PJ's

Press your seams flat, and with right sides of the fabric together, place the two pieces together at the crotch and pin. Now sew them together.

Turn your pajamas to the right side and press. Now measure at the top of the pants 1 1/4" and mark all the way around. Fold at the markings and press.

Casing For Draw String.This step is optional.

To put the casing for the draw string on the outside of the pajama pants. I first marked a 1/2" from the crease that was pressed all the way around the top. *See photo*

Using 1/2" grosgrain ribbon,starting at the center front, I pinned the ribbon at the marking and stitch each side a shown. Make sure you leave and opening in the middle. This is where your draw string will enter and exit.

The Waistband

Sew with a zig zag stitch, the two ends of the elastic together. Making sure your elastic is not twisted.

Using a marker, determine the front, the back and sides, leaving a mark at each point.

Pin each point of the elastic at each seam as shown.

I stitch a straight seam at all four marks, to keep the elastic from moving and twisting.

Now that the elastic is in place, fold the waistband down and stitch to form your casing/waistband.

The Hem

As you can see this is the finished result. I hope this inspires you to make a pajama pattern and sewing your own lounge pants.

Happy Sewing

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