DIY Pajama Pants With Pockets

Adding pockets to your PJ Pants is super simple. Learn how to add a pocket, how to make an elastic waistband, how to hem pants, AND how to lengthen or shorten your pattern. #janhowell #youmakeitsimple

0:00 Introduction
1:01 Materials & Items Needed
1:31 Pattern Tracing Tips
2:41 Cutting Out
4:11 How to shorten & lengthen the pattern
10:17 Pre-Pressing
13:55 Adding the Pockets
21:15 Sewing the elastic casing
29:55 Hemming the pants
31:02 Faux Tie Application

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[deeleach]

Jan, really good video about placing, and cutting out a pattern. Great instruction, information about how to lengthen, or shorten the pant leg. ( I always have had to shorten mine.) You even show how to measure to the selvage line, to make sure the grainline is straight. I learned these skills from my mother and I appreciate you still teaching the "right" way. (they way I was taught, anyway!)Many of the videos I have watched cut the notches into the seamline, rather than outward? One more tip learned from Mom- when you are sewing the "hole" left for the elastic. add a piece of ribbon or some type of tag to identify the back of the pants. Makes it much easier when you are putting them on.

[jenihansen]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE A PATTERN BUT AM NOT REALLY GOOD AT READING PATTERNS, SO THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH. AGAIN, THANK YOU

[byuladdie]

We just used this video to help us with my sons school project of making pajama pants. The teacher gave us instructions that were beyond confusing. We are so thankful we found your video!

[gretaconnors]

This is absolutely the BEST video I've seen for making PJ pants (or any sewing, really). Thank you so much for your clear, concise instructions. You should have a billion subscribers! 🙂

[Barbie-dlgu]

I love your way to work 💞☺️👍. It is so tidy and clean. Thank you for being in our lives 😊💖, we love you.

[christinemerkel]

Your voice is easy to listen to and understand as you are giving instructions.

[eleanoreagly]

Like the idea of using hot hemmer which is new to me It has been 40 years since I last sewed PJs for my children so your tips are updating how I assemble PJs for the now adult children.. Your well thought out presentation is appreciated.

[marieprescott]

Great job but. I’m all about the easy. I leave my fabric like I got it off the bolt. Then I pin my stripes or plaids and match a certain places on the pattern such as the marks or crotch. Thank you for your time. May God bless all your days with so much goodness.

[lalagamma]

This all made so much sense and you make it all so simple to follow. I also love hearing the sound of the scissors cutting, reminds me of sewing with my grandmother. Thank you for all you do Jan. 💗🕉️🐞

[andreasteyn]

extremely well explained, at a pace i could understand. great little tips everywhere. thank you im excited to get sewing now with confidence

[ritaadler-everett]

Thank you! A lot of pattern instructions sound so complicated. You explained the steps and techniques so clearly, it all makes sense now.

[SBL]

I have been making pj's for many years. It is always enjoyable to watch someone like yoy and learn something new. Thank you for sharing

[lynetterene]

I think I better mark front and back on my can easily get confused 😅🤷🏾‍♀️

[suelambert]

Thank you for your great instructions! I appreciate you so much. Love the pajama pants!

[irenee]

Thank you for this tutorial. I love how you show the actual sewing or result of your sewing so we see what to expect. I want to sew my first flannel pants. I appreciate all the effort you put into your tutorials. Thank you again!

[virginiaroberts]

Great video! I always leave my opening just off the center back so I don't have to deal with the seam when sewing the opening closed. Love all the info!

[FidoHouse]

Thank you, Jan. Another demystifying video!

[ironrose]

I also use the pants pattern to make muslin pantaloons to wear under my long dresses or skirts in the summer instead of wearing a slip. Living in a very windy area like Kansas, when the wind blows up your skirt or dress, someone will only see something that looks like clown pants. I sew some narrow elastic an inch from the hem. They are cute for all ages of girls and women. 🤡

[TheJAG]

Excellent video! Thank you so very much for sharing your time and expertise ❤

[nynurse]

Great instructions! Thank you 🙏. I love how you sewed the top of the pockets to the waistband! Perfect! ❤