Making pajama pants is an easy project that is perfect for beginners.You can make your own pair within a single evening, whether you need them because you have nothing to wear to sleep, or you want something specific.All you need is suitable fabric, basic sewing supplies and a pair of old pajama pants that fit you.
Step 1: A sheet of fabric should be folded in half.
Your pajama pants should be twice the length you want them to be.The left and right sides should be folded towards the middle if your fabric isn't long enough.It's a good idea to wash, dry, and iron the fabric if you haven't already.Shrinking and coating will be removed by this.It's best to use cotton or flannel.Fleece is a good option if you live in a cold climate.Don't use stiff, coarse, or non-breathable material.
Step 2: You can find a pair of pajama pants that fit you by folding them in half.
The crotch is visible if the side seams match up.The back of the pants should be on the outside.If you fold them with the front on the outside, they may be too small.Pull the crotch out to make a triangle.If you don't have any existing pajama pants, you can use sweatpants or any other loose-fitting pants with an elastic or drawstring waistband.
Step 3: The pants should be placed on top of the fabric with the side seams along the fold.
You don't have to sew the pants along the edges.The cuffs must be at least 1 inch from the bottom edge of the fabric.If you want to make more pajama pants yourself, lay the pants down on a piece of tracing paper.This will allow you to change the pattern.
Step 4: Leave room for the seams by tracing around the pants.
The bottom edge of the cuff has a 1 inch seam allowance.The seam allowance is 2 inches.For dark fabrics, use chalk and a pen.If your pants are too narrow, stretch the waistband out when you reach the top.As you trace it, make any changes to your pattern.The legs are made shorter, longer, narrower or wider.
Step 5: The process for the other leg is the same.
Make sure you cut through both layers of fabric by cutting the first leg out.To cut the second leg, use it as a template.The template already includes seam allowances, so you don't need to add them to the second leg.Each leg will get 1 piece of fabric.
Step 6: The inseams can be sewed using a 2 inch seam allowance.
Make sure the wrong side of the fabric is facing out, then sew along the inseam from crotch to cuff.First, do one leg, then the other.Use a straight stitch, a matching thread color, and a 2 inch (1.3 cm)seam allowance.When you finish sewing, backstitch.This will make your stitches stronger.If you have to pin the fabric together, be sure to remove the sewing pins when you are done.
Step 7: If you want, you can press and finish the seams.
If you want the seams to lay flat, use a hot iron.If the fabric is cotton, finish the edges with a serger or zigzag stitch.flannel fabric does not fray so you don't have to finish the seams.The seams can be trimmed down.
Step 8: The legs should be turned right-side out.
Take your arm out of the pant legs.Pull the cuff through the pant leg and crotch.The other pant leg should be out of the way.
Step 9: Take the right-side-out pant leg and put it into the inside leg.
The inside-out pant leg has a cuff.Pull the cuff through the pant leg to make a single piece.The cuffs and seams need to match up.Place a sewing pin through the seams to keep them centered.
Step 10: Using a 2 inch seam allowance, sew along the crotch.
Begin sewing at one end and finish at the other.Again, use a straight stitch, a matching thread color, and a 2 inch (1.3 cm) seam allowance.When you finish sewing, be sure to backstitch.Pull the pin out if you inserted it earlier.For added strength, sew across the entire crotch again using the same stitch, thread, and seam allowance.If you want, you can finish the seams with a zigzag stitch.Do not open them.
Step 11: The pant legs should be turned inside-out.
Put your arm in the pant leg, grab the inside cuff, and pull it out.The wrong side of the fabric should be facing out.Turn the pants inside out if the right side is facing out.
Step 12: Press the waistband twice.
The wrong side of the fabric should be folded down by 4 inch.Press it with a hot iron and fold it in half.Press it flat with an iron.A temperature setting on your iron is appropriate for the type of fabric you are working with.
Step 13: If you want to add a drawstring, you should create buttonholes.
The waistband should be unfold.The crotch seam is in the front of the pants.Use your sewing machine to create a buttonhole on either side of the crotch seam.The buttonhole needs to be the same width as the tape you'll be using.It's not necessary to have a drawstring.It can be used with an elastic waistband to make the pants tighter.You can insert grommets if you don't know how to make buttonholes.You should only put them through the front of the waistband.
Step 14: There is a 2 in gap between the elastic and the waistband.
A matching thread color is used.The inside of the waistband has a folded edge.If you want to insert the elastic, leave a gap between your first and last stitches.If you unfolded the waistband earlier, be sure to fold it back up.
Step 15: Cut a piece of elastic 1 inch longer than your waist.
To measure around your waist, use a cloth measuring tape.Cut a piece of elastic that is 4 inch wide.Light and dark colors can be used for fabrics.
Step 16: To insert the elastic, use a safety pin.
The end of the elastic has a safety pin on it.The safety pin can be pushed through the gap.The safety pin can be used to guide the elastic around the waistband.
Step 17: Take the ends of the elastic and sew them together.
Put the ends of the elastic together by 1 inch.Use a zigzag stitch to cross them.To make sure the stitching is strong, tug on the elastic.Make sure you are sewing vertically across the elastic, from the top edge to the bottom edge.
Step 18: The gap in the waistband needs to be closed.
The elastic has to be Tucked into the gap.Pull on the waistband and sew it shut.Just as before, use a straight stitch and a matching thread color.When you finish sewing, backstitch.
Step 19: If you made them, put a drawstring through the buttonholes.
There is a tape that goes well with pajama pants.Place the safety pin through the left buttonhole.The safety pin should be out of the right buttonhole.Remove the safety pin if the ends are even.If you want, you can knot the ends of the tape.This will keep them strong.If you fold over the ends of the tape twice, you can sew them down.You will get a nicer finish.
Step 20: Press the cuffs when folding.
The bottom edge of the cuffs should be folded up by 4 inch.Press them flat with an iron and fold them up by 2 inch.
Step 21: Attach the cuffs.
A matching thread color is used.As close as possible to the folded edge of the hem.When you finish sewing, backstitch.The best way to finish sewing is along the inseam.The backstitching will be less visible.
Step 22: Remove any loose or hanging threads.
Go over the pajama pants.As close to the stitching as possible, trim off any loose or hanging threads.
Step 23: The pants should be turned right-side out.
They are ready to wear.Store-bought pajama pants are more delicate than homemade ones.Use a delicate cycle on your washing machine to wash them.