How to Sew Pyjama Bottoms

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Fancy sewing your own PJs? In this video, I’ll take you through from cutting your fabric to finishing your cute pyjama bottoms (pajama pants, if you prefer!).
I’m using the Jaimie sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons, which you can make as either full-length pyjama bottoms or flirty boyfriend shorts. It's exactly the same process to make our menswear version, the Joe pyjamas. Both patterns have an elasticated waist and optional drawstring tie. Find the sewing pattern at shop.tillyandthebuttons.com or ask for the pattern at your local haberdashery or fabric shop :)
Happy sewing!
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@pmorganworkshop Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing, amazing pattern! The pants are so comfortable and I've sewn them up in different types of fabrics for each season, I just can't get enough of them. Thanks also for such a fantastic How-To video Tilly!

@sophiemurray6215 3 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed anyone gave this video a 👎 as it is an excellent tutorial, and each step well taught and it made it feel totally doable, for someone like me that is nervous. Thank you so much for such a great lesson.

@craftywithstyle1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tilly, for this great tutorial. the instruction were clear and easy to follow. Can't wait to receive my pattern of the Jaimie. I'm very new to sewing, and the 2 books that I purchased have been very helpful too. Can't wait to see the other tutorials...of your patterns.

@nicolaodonovan 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, very clear instructions. Can't wait to make them 😍

@angelacarberry6055 3 жыл бұрын

I made the pyjamas from the book 'love at first stitch 'and they came out lovely, my first go at dressmaking, thankyou Tilly so much x

@DorrisDiaz 6 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. I made my own pattern from an old pyjamas, but really appreciated the clear instructions and extra tips. Thanks!

@melissaproulx6955 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such clear instructions! I think I'm going to give these a go! I typically sleep in underwear and a t and find that most comfortable, and I'm working on a top right now that I'd love to be able to wear in public with bottoms I make, so I'm thinking I may make these in black and see if that makes them work as casual pants (trousers) to wear in public! They are very cute!

@booboobidou2100 Жыл бұрын

Tilly you have helped me so much !!!I have your book for beginners and I just made my own pyjamas I am so happy !!!

@ruthbrandon2783 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a wonderful tutorial! I just made my first successful pair of pajama shorts. Looking forward to trying your other pajama patterns!

@iloveharrold 4 жыл бұрын

You are so soothing as we go through this video!

@w6263 Жыл бұрын

Loved this tutorial. My favourite pajamas are close to being binned..so looking to make some new ones. Video was simple and easy to follow. What the best aspect of your video was that you had the background music at just the perfect level and not overbearing like most videos. I was still able to follow your video with background music playing.

@aangela7328 4 жыл бұрын

Very cute! Mayby you can stress out to mirrow the pattern pieces, if cut out single. I am not such an experienced sewer and ended up with 2 left sleeves at the Frankie top and not enough fabric. It was a life lesson.

@sarahjocker5059 3 жыл бұрын

Easy Peasy thank you for sharing Tilly XX

@dearlymonica 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tilly! Just found your youtube channel and I'm in love! Love the way you explain everything so well. :) What a great tutorial! Can't wait to try it! Keep up the good job! I can't wait to see more videos in your channel! Love from Portugal

@patlawrenson9579 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video it was very helpful . i am going to do these pjs with my Granddaughter she is very keen to learn to sew . many thanks

@isabellep6119 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an excellent tutorial, can’t wait to make more of your amazing patterns ! I am waiting for my order of the Make it Simple book to arrive at my local bookstore here in Québec, Canada - 😘

@user-sj4cf8go7l 7 ай бұрын

Brilliantly explained! 👍😃

@janspenno2241 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video!

@audreywhite928 3 жыл бұрын

Just completed, very happy with finished product. Clear instructions and video was a bonus. I am a beginner and this was my first wearable garment. Thank you will buying more patterns 👍

@Marialla. 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite hack is to sew a few inches of elastic in between two long drawstring ties. Then you get the adjustability of drawstrings, but can still slip them on and off over your hips without untying/retying.

@dragonphoenix8 3 жыл бұрын

An alternative I found in a set of Peter Alexander pjs. There was an elastic band in the waistband PLUS the long drawstring ties.

@sophiemurray6215 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip thanks, wondered about if you could do something like that .

@Marialla. 3 жыл бұрын

@@sophiemurray6215 Yes! it's wonderful for pregnancy, when your size changes a lot.

@mothersoul1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so many great tips

@YellowPineappleHoyas 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@foxxybrown291 4 жыл бұрын

Yay woven pj bottoms lol. As much as I love the Juno pjs I do like woven cotton ones in summer 🤗 xx

@adammohamed2210 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Teily

@dancerballet4353 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. What a pity I distroy my fabric first and then I saw this tutorial 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

@marywhite2407 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to making these, but bought the pattern but having problems downloading / finding the download … I’ve looked in all the usual places …using an I pad ; Greatful for any suggestions , looks like a wonderful pattern .

@marywhite2407 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help, sorted.

@cam5280 4 жыл бұрын

I just found it too

@muhlenstedt 4 жыл бұрын

Is it the same patrern from your lovely first book? Is it for any fabric, knit or woven? Thank you for the tutorial! Love it😍😍😍😍

@sewlittletime 4 жыл бұрын

It's exactly the same as the Margot Pyjama bottoms from her first book, I've just made a pair. This pattern is for wovens xx

@TillyButtons 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya :) These are not the same as the Margot PJs from Love at First Stitch. They have a different shape to that pattern, for example, a deeper bum curve and dipped waistline, plus a longer leg. They also have an elasticated waist option as well as a drawstring option, and a shorts version. Plus this is available as a standalone pattern with a free video tutorial x

@sewlittletime 4 жыл бұрын

@@TillyButtons Hiya, yes sorry at first look I thought they were the same 🤪, but I did alter mine to have an elasticated waist too. Thanks for clarifying 😀 xx

@muhlenstedt 4 жыл бұрын

@@TillyButtons thank you very much for the answer!

@louisalicious1980 Жыл бұрын

Hi can anyone let me know what the tab measurements are!? I’ve lost the band on my paper copy

@marianlund3650 Жыл бұрын

How do I make the waist a little higher?

@amygathercole4078 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. Where is the fabric from? Also are there many differences between this new pattern and the margot pjs in your 1st Love at Stitch book?

@dianams851 4 жыл бұрын

I thinks it’s the same pattern but just different name. It was my first sewing project

@TillyButtons 4 жыл бұрын

@dianams851 4 жыл бұрын

Tilly and the Buttons thank you for explaining. That’s great cause the Margot pjs didn’t fit my shape so well. I have all your patterns and all your books so I will definitely be getting this new pattern too. I am a fan of you Tilly. Keep up the great work! 😁

@itza2534 11 ай бұрын

do you have a unisex pattern for these?

@sarahjocker5059 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tilly love the PJs video I just wanted to know are they similar to the other PJs in your first book. LOVE AT FIRST STITCH. The pattern is called Margot PJs ? Your illustrations are beautifully explained you make it so easy to follow you. Thank you so much for sharing this video your the best. Happy Sewing bella Tilly continue your great work love your patterns are on point XXX Love Sarahjane

@TillyButtons 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya, the Jaimie PJs have a different shape to the Margot PJs in Tilly's book Love At First Stitch, for example a deeper bum curve and dipped waistline, plus a longer length. They also have an elasticated waist option and a shorts version. Plus the Jaimie pattern is available as a standalone pattern and comes in sizes UK 4-24 x

@sarahjocker5059 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tilly for letting me know 😘😘

@stephaniepaterson6340 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just completed these...just a couple of things...how do I stop the elastic twisting in the waistband when wearing/washing? Also I’m only 5foot so had to alter length, I followed your tutorial on how to do it and the back and front ended up different lengths despite me removing same amount! I want to make another pair but really need help before I do ! Please?

@janw7157 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you got your answer to keep elastic from rolling, there's more than one method for that, I sew a line of stitching through the seam and elastic on both sides top to bottom on the waistband. As to the length, lay the pj's out flat on your bed or floor with waistband and seams straight and mark your hems.

@stephaniepaterson6340 3 жыл бұрын

@@janw7157 thanks for the tip on elastic as no, I didn’t get a reply. I’ll try that as I’m going to have another go. As for odd lengths, I meant when you alter the pattern to shorten the legs...I measured from the line exactly the same amount for each leg, cut pattern and put back on line (followed Tilly’s tutorial) yet when I cut out fabric they were different lengths! I’ll google altering patterns! Thanks again for taking time to reply

@SparkyOne549 2 жыл бұрын

You can stitch like J Wilson said. Or you can buy non roll elastic. I do both, the stitching for me only serves as aesthetics. But if I don’t have non roll, I still stitch.

@dianehaining3894 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think I could make these pyjamas as every day trousers?

@flossyteacake4714 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe for your bottom as it needs extra fullness. Well mine does definitely !

@lizhadfield4333 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use brushed cotton for this please ?

@DoReMeaCulpa 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you absolutely can use brushed cotton ( or what I know as known as cotton flannelette). Just be mindful of the nap of the fabric, so the nap is going the same way for all the pattern pieces. Because of the nap you will likely need more fabric, depending on fabric width, pattern size, etc. And, flannelette is even easier for beginners to work with as the pieces kind of stick together better when joining two pieces together, again due to three nap or brushed surface of the fabric making the fabric surface less slippery. I used to teach sewing to tweens and teens, and cotton flannelette was the preferred fabric for pj pants or boxer shorts for these beginner to sewing.

@kathbecker9207 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can anyone help me please. I uave followed the pattern to the slotting ine leg -right side out, inside the wrongside out leg. Matched the crotch up but there seems to be too much material to fit the seams together. My daughter had the same pronlem - have tried to work out what we have done wrong?

@stephaniepaterson6340 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m just making my 2nd pair & im having same problem...took me a while to figure it out...my material is same back and front...I’ve accidentally sewn one leg ‘inside out’ ...you can’t tell with the material...but when it comes to sewing the crotch together nothing matches! I can’t unpick mine as I’ve done my neatest yet trimming and oversew stitch...sigh.....now to cut out another front and back leg! Just a thought that you may have done the same?

@amkra08 3 жыл бұрын

This happened to me as well! I had to sewn them together to make two right legs! I ended up making two left legs to go with my two right legs.

@stephaniepaterson6340 3 жыл бұрын

@@amkra08 I’ve just managed to squeeze one extra leg from my material....put a pocket in it...never done that before...came to sew them together and arghhhhh! Yes...I’ve made the same leg...again...got 3 of the Same leg now, all sewn up...no fabric left.....it’s a lesson learned re 1. Checking fabric is the right way out and 2. Checking which way the pattern is facing when cutting (mirroring).......

@amkra08 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniepaterson6340 Oh no! I've cut my third leg (and also included a pocket - very botchy job though lol) and have yet to put it together. It is a good lesson learned - a lot of sewers I've talked to have made similar mistakes so it's not just us! Could/would you unpick one of the legs to try again? I love that this is meant to be an easy sew and it has taken me weeks haha. Hope the next project doesn't have two right legs!

@stephaniepaterson6340 3 жыл бұрын

@@amkra08 you’re right...maybe I should and and have another look at the original leg...it’s just that I took the time to trim the fabric and do an overlock stitch on the edge (on a sewing machine!) ...right now they are bundled out of sight! It’s lessons learned! Glad your pjs are progressing and I’m sure your pocket can’t be worse than mine... I had problems following the video!

@Threadystitchsew 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering where can I get iron on interfacing from

@roshnikanabar 3 жыл бұрын

Ebay or etsy

@ciarahughes2453 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine from McCall’s website online

@anniocrafts124 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial! Is this pattern unisex?

@nicholer1294 3 жыл бұрын

They sell a men's version of the pattern too

@SparkyOne549 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you using braided elastic and not non roll?

@fionamiles5779 3 жыл бұрын

I really don't understand why when I put one leg inside the other, I have too much fabric in the crotch. 🤔

@marywhite2407 Жыл бұрын

Does the pattern include mens sizes please?

@TillyButtons Жыл бұрын

Joe is our menswear PJ pattern, you can find all the information you need here: shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/joe

@mothersoul1 2 жыл бұрын

I had a problem while creating the channel, the center back was higher than the front and so I ended up with too much in the back which caused overlapping of the fabric. Where did I go wrong? Help!!!