Who wouldn’t want a gorgeous, hand made pair of Pajamas? Over the years I have whipped up a few pairs to give as gifts, so I thought I’d share how to make them up Pajamas, without having to buy a Pattern! why is this rebellious I hear you cry… well, I like to draw the Pattern straight on to the fabric, snip and sew!! I have, though, made the instructions up to be drawn on paper so you can re-use you Handmade Pattern.
The following, super simple printables’ illustrate how to make up your own pattern (from just two simple measurements!), how to cut them out and then sew the Pajamas up… all you really need to worry about is which fabric you’re going to choose first!!
If this is your first foray in to Pattern Cutting take a peek at Pattern Month. You may want to load up on some basic supplies too like a Meter Ruler or Pattern Master and some Pattern Paper however; you can make do with Baking Paper and a Tape Measure just as well too!
Click on the images to enlarge, and print.
Wasn’t so difficult was it?! I like to simply buy nice, plain t-shirts, tank tops and lacy vests to match the fabrics I have chosen to serve as Pajama tops, which can be great fun if you are making for someone else!!
For all my old school followers the conversion of inches to centimeters is 1″:2.5cm, but there is a handy conversion calculator here.
When choosing fabric for your Pajamas, remember that they should be soft and lovely so fabrics like Cotton Flannel, Brushed Cotton and Winceyette are perfect, as are printed cottons. Anything silkier or satin-y can prove a little too static inducing for my liking, and fleece a little heavy and hot. Why not have a trawl through the wonderful world of Spoonflower for something truly unique… or even design your own?!
Don’t forget to share your makes with us!
Happy stitching!
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