DIY PJs: Sewing up your knock offs!

[@birdieellenberis6741]

These are so cute. Thank you for your videos I love all of them.

[@maryjanegibson7743]

This was fun to watch.

[@johnettehaines6291]

My Dads mother used to use only 4 pins to hold her pattern. So her pieces never came out exactly the way they were supposed to. It wasn't until my Dad married my mother that she really learned that the more pins you use, the better you could cut your pieces out. I had a good giggle on that story. Love colors you used.

[@Sewlady718]

I love this. Your choice of fabrics is gorgeous. I love the pink. Just realized I need more PJs for summer. Thanks for such amazing videos.

[@sharonwisinger5162]

I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@MaryBethMurphy-ke4qk]

Love these.

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

When it looks easy, it means you're pretty good ! Tha k you !!! ❤

[@themamachar]

You are a great teacher. Thanks for the video.

[@bluetuber501]

It's such a fun video. Thanks

[@annjelley5363]

Catherine! I have got to get me a serger! Thank you for this video! Xx

[@lornaprice6666]

The sharpie edge trick gives nice definition.❤

[@sharongallagher3443]

I would love for you to sew the v neck. I am having difficulty finishing it to look professional.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Loving the pjs shorts and pants and top. Along with the night mask for over your eyes.

[@kathyteague829]

What beautiful Jammie’s, Kathryn! I bet you have sweet dreams in them! Love the hummingbird fabric!

[@sandramorgan732]

I love your videos, even though I’ve seen for years there are some tips and ideas that I haven’t seen.I would also love to know what brand of scissors that you use.

[@nirmalakitchen]

Very nice beautiful sharing 💖💖💛💛

[@marthamurray9855]

You are amazing!

[@revecarodriguez709]

As I watch your videos , the sewing terminology, made me think , this lady isn’t just a homemaker, she’s advanced ! Then the aha moment came when you were doing the pj videos ! I knew it you gave yourself away when you mentioned sewing classes! I didn’t know you’re Canadian , I’m from Texas where you go big or go home !

[@CatherineSews]

Your instincts were right! I trained in Fashion Design in Toronto and then worked in the industry for 10 years before becoming a teacher. I'm so glad you like my channel!

[@Suezee66]

You are amazing, i love your brain. Thank you, from Ashcroft BC 🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏

[@pamschonfarber1041]

I sure need to try this basic, I'm always needing jammies so this will be perfect I also love the idea of using wrapping paper. I have to tell you I have a wonderful room, but it's not really set up for sewing, you've encouraged me to redo my craft room for more of a sewing room, I'll still be able to craft. I have slanted walls to that's my biggest battle in the room. But that's my resolution for 2023, thank you, I'm also gonna get my surgery & sewing machine cleaned up & get parts needed that I've put off. I like seeing I have a lot of tools but needed a boost I guess.

[@CatherineSews]

Wonderful! Enjoy re-doing your space to enable more sewing to happen! Yay!

[@JoytoWorld]

I am so fascinated by your sewing knits. I learned to sew on wovens and then made a double knit blazer. I haven't had training in working with stretch knit applications. Stretching into a quartered neckline, stretching for the cuff, keeping elastic from rolling, the pretty ruffle on the waistband, hemming concerns w/ knit hems on shorts, the curved hem on the tee: were all especially exciting to see. I have 2 used sergers with "quirks". I'm a bit more motivated to try to work through those after this. Thank you. Love your pajamas. I have difficulty finding pretty knits.

[@abbeycorbett8568]

I would be interested in learning how to do the V neck from your last jammie shirt you made thanks! I really enjoy your channel I feel like I'm in sewing school, gaining so many skills. You explain what you are doing so well. Really appreciate when you show the struggles your students have had I'm making the same mistakes lol.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much to the awesome support you're giving to my channel. It's lovely to have you on board. I'll do the V-neck sometime soon!!

[@lindaduffy8387]

@@CatherineSews Hi Catherine, have you shown how to do the V neck yet? Is technique same for knit and woven fabrics?

[@CatherineSews]

@@lindaduffy8387 No, I haven't! It's been on my To Do list for a long time. I think I'd use a different technique for wovens. Maybe that should be the topic of the video...different ways of doing V-necks for different fabrics.

[@CatherineSews]

Hi Abbey! My Vneck video might interest you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5mklXRua9l5mtk

[@CatherineSews]

@@lindaduffy8387 I finally did the Vneck video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5mklXRua9l5mtk

[@user-22-]

These are SO nice❗️ Way over *my* head though, I’d need way more details & slower instruction being a complete apparel virgin! 🤣 LOVE the last top❣️

[@lm448]

Hi! You can slow down the playback speed by clicking the little wheel down to the right of the video (settings) and changing it from normal to 0.75. 🌹

[@thriftylemonchef6092]

Enjoyed your channel 👍 very informative with great tips. Happy V!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much! I'll check out your channel too!

[@Maplecook]

She's even awesomer in person! =)

[@janfranklin2114]

Beautiful shirt, you are good at matching the right fabric with the right pattern. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep looking for that fabric, my curiosity is peaked.

[@susanskidmore9516]

Fantastic! Once again I must say what an excellent facilitator you are. I recommend your videos to "new and long time" sewists for learning and relearning. Thank you so much for your well thought out productions!!

[@CatherineSews]

Oh, thanks so much for recommending my channel!

[@larryharmon8731]

Most beautiful @ talented woman on you tube.

[@Dee-cg2fx]

Ty for sharing. It is very much appreciated!

[@TheJaniebabe]

so pretty, thank you!

[@bonniestevens6932]

LOVELY PJ's...I was thinking mentioning using the 4 thread serger to make a stronger seam(unless you mentioned it in your serger video) or if that is just a given when sewing seams together on knits with a serger. I usually only do 3 threads when I do seam finish on wovens. thank you!!!

[@bees272]

Beautiful Catherine you make it look so easy.

[@CHrisPetE056]

So lovely. I really love cozy pajamas. These look amazing. Again just wonderful instructions. Thank you. Stay warm.

[@elizabeth79547]

It would be great if you showed us how to make the V neck the last pj top.

[@CatherineSews]

Elizabeth, check out my most recent video on Vnecks kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5mklXRua9l5mtk and I do an even easier, upcycled one in a video that I'm working on. It'll hopefully be posted later today!

[@dawnecamacho2601]

I enjoy your videos. You make sewing look so easy.

[@lynnries7729]

Really enjoy your channel! I would like to be that comfortable with my serger. Frankly, it scares me. It didn't when I purchased it many, many years ago. It was challenging but has such a beautiful stitch. I look forward to getting reacquainted with it and your demonstrations really help.

[@Suezee66]

Omgoodness i have the same pjs with the stripes,exactly the same colors, my other is hearts

[@brendamoore1190]

Really cute PJs!

[@haydeenunn4372]

I was looking for this one! I'm making short pajama bottoms with two identical tie dye t shirts from an event that I don't need anymore. I did have a hard time flattening the fabric.

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Fantastic!!

[@roberthay5823]

You are so talented.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Love your videos but not on fast speed.I can’t get head from toe from it then . It confuses me till I figure out what piece you have and are about to see it. Your garments are very nice when completed. I love the material colors and types of material.

[@renepellissier2193]

so comfy! as much as you serg, about how often do you change the blade?

[@anajewett9309]

Excelente

[@ddd1dorin396]

In my country, we do NOT have sewing on the exterior side of the pants, for pyjamas. To not disturb during sleep. When we cut, we put the pattern 1 back and 1 front aside, but do NOT cut betwen them. So we have just the sewing betwen legs and the round one from front to back. I m not sure I explained correctly.

[@CatherineSews]

Oh, I get what you're saying! That's a very good idea to keep in mind for pyjamas.

[@lissataylor12345]

V neck please!

[@CatherineSews]

Here are a few videos to check out for the -neck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5mklXRua9l5mtk , kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKC3l6GddpmKmck and kzbin.infonF2csl72RYs?feature=share

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Hi. Back again ❤🧵👍🌺💃🏽

[@connielyons9851]

When serging your seems is the serger making the seem 5/8 seems like regular stiches

[@eileenfb1948]

❤❤❤

[@mjdevorick8404]

I know this video is old, but I wonder if you can give a recommendation on how much fabric to buy for M size?

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks for giving this older video some attention! For yardage, I think you can get the pant or short pieces side by side on the folded fabric, so you would probably just need to buy the length that you want the pants to be, plus about 15cm/6" for the casing and hems. For the top, buy the length that you want the top to be, plus the length of the sleeve, plus a bit for seam allowance and that should do the trick.

[@deidrabenson361]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546]

This is great, I am going to try making my own PJs, but I have a question: how do you know how much fabric to buy when you make your own pattern? You probably know from experience, but how would I figure that out if I have no experience making my own clothes? I wear a 2x in most items.

[@CatherineSews]

Think in terms of lengths. You would need 2 lengths of the pants, and one length of the sleeves. For the front and back, it depends if you can fit them side by side on the width of the fabric, so you'd need either 1 or 2 lengths of the top. Add that all up and then add a bit for hems and casings etc and that should give you a pretty accurate measurement.