How to sew pajama pants and shorts

Sewing a pair of pajama pants (or shorts) is easy, fun, and one of those beginner projects I come back to ALL the time. My kids are always growing! So they always need pjs! And for this project I partnered with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store, which has an amazing selection of flannel fabrics that make awesome, snuggly, lounging pants. Ahhh! I just want to buy all the fabrics! So many cute prints.

The pattern used in this video is the KID Shorts pattern found here on my site:

For all your fabric and craft needs, visit your local Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store, or check them out online:

And visit the Creative Spark blog (hosted by Jo-Ann) for tons of cool ideas and tutorials:

You can also find more MADE Everyday projects on my site:

Safety Note: If you're concerned about the safety of your flannel fabric, you can use FireGuard spray by Force Field, which is available in-store at Jo-Ann.
Or you can find it online here:

Video produced by Vince Penman:

[clairepham]

just a little helpful tip for anyone who needs it: use old wrapping paper to make sewing patterns if you need big pieces of paper!

[Marialla.]

I want to share a hack that worked well for me. I wanted the look of drawstrings, but I wanted the ease of elastic to pull the pants on and off. Also I happened to only have about four inches of elastic on hand at that time. So I cut my drawstrings the length I wanted for them to circle the waist, tie in front, and dangle nicely. Then I cut them in half and attached each half to one end of the elastic. Then when I threaded the whole thing through I had the adjustability of drawstrings, but only had to tie them once and then I could pull the pants on and off easily over my hips because of that little bit of elastic in back.
This was especially useful to me during a pregnancy when my waist measurement kept changing so much. Just cut the pajama pants with plenty of extra room and gather them up close when you're littler and ease them out as you need it!

[OroSkillz]

Fabric stores are a danger zone. haha
Love sewing. It's therapeutic for me. :)

[chiomaiykeani]

I never get tired of watching your videos. You have a way of making tutorials engaging and fun. Thanks for this.

[gail]

I enjoy your personality. you have a lot of life, not boring.

[jparadise]

hey! do u have a tutorial for the shirt your wearing?

[bonnieb]

Hi we would like to see your fabric stash, how much you have and where you keep it.
Thanks I have made your crib sheets and burp cloths and some cute wash cloths for gifts and the people love them.
Thanks again, to help me be creative!

[christinaw]

I need that fabric!! Your videos are the 💣!!! So easy to follow!

[Trishtish]

Buy the fabric!! *My brain in a fabric store* lol Now I have an excuse to visit one tomorrow 😆

[princesslisasweety]

What about the pajama tops? Can u do a video for that please? Thanks

[af]

straight to the point n easy to understand for begginer like me...thank you so much!!
Btw..i love your bubbly personality, it makes your videos enjoyable...

[fatimasalman]

I needed new PJs sooo...this is helpful for me. thanku Daina😍

[ResourcefulMama]

I always want to buy all the fabric lol.

[pattipetronemiller]

Thank you! I am going back to sewing after not doing it for fifteen years and you have shown me how simple things can be! Thanks so much! You're amazing!

[superbia_]

Love your videos but we need more of them!!

[alexandraakhoun]

hey Dana. you just make my day. Everytime Im feeling down I just watch one of your tutorials and I feel great. You are so motivating. thanks!

[BYCZW]

You are amazing with your videos. So helpful. Thank you for the tutorials. I love these!!!

[kathleenfrench]

Hi Just had to say a very big thank you for your pattern, my grandsons love these shorts, I have made a total of 10 pairs for the two of them, they were so quick and easy to do. thank you so much

[chiomaiykeani]

Hi Dana, what's the difference between a girl and a boy's PJ, I mean the crotch area. I once made shorts for my daughter who's 8 and her brother who's 4. The girls' fit perfectly but the boy's own was a bit tight at the crotch. After watching this video, my son who is 16 wants a pair of PJ. I'd love to make one or two for him but wouldn't want to make mistakes. I'm not a pro at sewing, I just watch and follow people like you on youtube.

[leesawillard]

I’m going to go make a pair for myself before bed🙂 thank you, that was so well taught/explained...adorable ending!