sewing pajama pants?

Question

any one know a webasite on how to make them? I already have my pattern cut out and i'm kaing them with pockets. i've sewn on th epockets but i don't know where to go from there. don't konw how to add the elastic or how to sew the hem. i'm useing a sewing machine
please help!

Answer 1

There should be an instruction sheet included with the pattern, if you are using a commercial pattern from the fabric store. (this is why I always tell people to use a commercial pattern, if you try sewing anything without detailed instructions for the first time it might end in disaster and frustration) There are two ways to make pants, this is the easiest to explain. The sewing order is: Patch pockets. sew the pants front together at the center front seam. Sew the pants backs together at the center back seam. Place the front and back with the right sides together. Sew the pouter leg seam and then the inner leg seam. For the inner lag seam start at the bottom and then sew up to the crotch, back stitch a couple stitches to lock the seam. Then start at the bottom of the other leg and then sew up to the crotch, and back stitch again. This gives the crotch a bit of extra strength.

And alternate method is to sew each leg up separately as a tube, then sew the tubes together at the crotch seam. Be sure the you turn one leg right side out, stick it in the other leg, then pin the right sides together at the crotch seam and sew. Pull the leg out and voilà! A pair of pants! And that whole tube thing is why they are called a pair of pants, one tube is a pant, two are pants. In case you were curious!

To hem the bottom, try on the pants and place a pin where you want the hem to be, and then make it a half inch longer for ease. Pajama need a bit of extra length so they don't creep up the leg when worn in bed. Then fold half the hem to the inside and press, and then press the up the rest to th inside and then from the wrong side, stitch the hem in place. Machine sewing is fine, don't waste your time with a hand stitched hem on pajamas.

Here's a little page on sewing a twice folded hem:http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=section/sewtips/mach_hem.htm

Sewing a waist band is similar to the hem. You fold over one half an inch towards the inside and press the raw edge, then stitch it down. Then you press over to the inside once again the width of your elastic plus a quarter inch. Start stitching this down one inch from the center back seam, back sew a couple stitches to lock the seam, sew towards the front and sew all the way around until once again you are an inch from the center back and back sew again. This will leave a two inch gap for drawing the elastic through. The elastic should be a bit smaller than your waist, plus an extra inch on each end for overlapping and sewing. Pin the elastic around your waist to be sure you have the correct fit and that it doesn't feel too tight. Then you thread the elastic through the gap. then over lap the elastic and sew the overlap together, sew a rectangle shape, then an X through the rectangle, this will keep the elastic from popping apart in the pants. Then sew the opening closed, distribute the fullness evenly through the waist, and then sew a small square of stitches over the center back seam at the waist. This will keep the elastic from migrating, and it will allow you to know the front from the back.

If you didn't leave enough allowance at the top of the pants for a fold over casing, here's are some instructions on how to make a separate casing and attach it to your pants. The instructions are for a skirt, but there's no difference between a skirt waist and a pants waist! http://www.independentliving.org/fashionfreaks/skirts/sssi5.html It's a little more complicated, but if you follow the instructions step by step, they work.

I hope those instructions made sense. i looked through all my web resources to find pictures of a simple elastic casing and i couldn't; which is surprising. I found this series of videos, which I have never seen before so i don't know how good they are. http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/waistband-casing.htm

Happy sewing!

Answer 2

This is the wierdest class I ever heard of. the teacher does not help you with the machine, and there is no pattern or instructions? You should ask for your money back.

At your level of experience, you should be working from a pattern, with instructions and diagrams to help you. You're not supposed to be born knowing how to do it! How wide is your elastic? You need to fold it 1/4 inch towards you, press it, then fold again the width of the elastic plus 1/4 inch.

For the hem, put them on and mark with a pin. Then take them off, measure where you marked and pin up the same all the way around. Press it, take out the pins and sew it.
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Answer 3

To add elastic:
use pins to keep the elastic where you want it.
the fold over the top part of the cloth and sew it.

Hem:
Hem them before you put the two parts of the patterns together.
Then fold it up however much is desired and sew!

Answer 4

I like young girls in jeans. It makes them look more city like and it doesn't look like they try too much but if you're looking to get this men attention, this might not be what you would like

Answer 5

I really do enjoy wearing long skirts occasionally. They are really actually more comfortable than Jeans and also not as hot to wear.