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BellaBoo 10-26-2012 10:19 AM

Sewing PJ bottoms
 
I thought every one made pj bottoms the way I was taught. I made a pair at quilt open sew day and no one there had ever seen it done my way. I cut two leg pieces, usually by tracing around a pair of made bottoms, on the fabric, sew the pants hem, sew the leg part closed, put one leg inside the other and then sew the crotch, put elastic in the waist band or drawstring. Done. Anyone do it this way? Is there a better way?

pamesue 10-26-2012 10:28 AM

I have heard of this method, but never tried.

Tartan 10-26-2012 11:02 AM

I love doing simple pants that way. Now pants with zipper and fly, forget about it.

HillCountryGal 10-26-2012 11:03 AM

Knew this was one way to make pj bottoms, just haven't done it like that.
One thing for sure, by stitching the crotch seam like that, you'll have less chance of the seam popping out!

Isn't it fun to share sewing knowledge with each other?! So many good ideas out there.

BellaBoo 10-26-2012 11:08 AM

I use fleece for the pants. Everyone loves them. My girls live in them at home.

Stitchnripper 10-26-2012 12:45 PM

I made fleece pants like that one time. Now I sew the fronts together, backs together, then the side seams and leg seams. Hems and elastic.

Neesie 10-26-2012 01:09 PM

I've done them like that (except hemming after legs are sewn) but don't care for the crotch seam, that way. I prefer it to lie down flat, by sewing the crotch first, then across both legs (then press the seam open and then down).

Katie 10-26-2012 04:27 PM

I make lots of pajama pants for children and grandchildren and that is the way I do it also. Quick and easy

Maribeth 10-27-2012 07:16 AM


Originally Posted by BellaBoo (Post 5614031)
put one leg inside the other and then sew the crotch

I am not quite understanding that, is it w/wrong sides together?

sew_itnow 10-27-2012 07:17 AM

Have made many pairs that way. Have tried several other ways also but always go back to that one much easier I think


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