How to sew pajama pants and shorts

[@clairepham9135]

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!

[@MADEEveryday]

That works great too! Especially the kind with the grid lines on the back. 😊

[@jomycoke]

Claire Pham. Great tip, Claire ! Who doesn't have excess wrapping paper. ;)

[@domonkashu3522]

Genius idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@rosaarmenta7764]

Claire Pham doubedelight

[@brookejaso516]

Claire Pham omg this is a fantastic trick! Thanks so much.

[@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!

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Sounds perfect! Dana

[@KatyWirth]

Awesome!

[@christinesmith7838]

Marialla Genius! Thank you.

[@TheMsparker27]

Freaking GENIUS. 😂🥰 I've been trying to use all those little pieces of elastic...i usually do baby headbands...THIS is a FANTASTIC IDEA!!! 😍😍

[@BerthaAkagbue]

Wow thanks for the hack

[@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!

[@chiomaiykeani864]

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

[@gail9289]

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

[@MADEEveryday]

That's such a sweet comment. Thanks so much! - Dana

[@kristinagatliff3383]

Stitchopia yes her enthusiasm is so great to listen to. not monotone and reminds me why I love to sew

[@saltychick7420]

I love how you just love on if someone has a mistake....no big deal not the end of the world. Means so much to some.

[@MADEEveryday]

Aw thanks for saying that. It's just about doing your best, or doing what you're comfortable with!...I have had many "make it work" moments in my sewing days :) Dana

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

Because if this video of you making pants, I have actually bought my 1st sewing machine and started sewing and I LOVE SEWING,thanks sooooo much

[@kathycardona9053]

Dana I love your you tube videos! At the age of 75 I find your videos not only easy, but your personality is so engaging! I have shared with others your made everyday you tube information. ❤️

[@christinefing]

I did a sewing course at school many many years ago and we used old X-rays ( where we easily wiped off the ink with methylated spirits) and used them to cut patterns. Very sturdy and lasted indefinitely.

[@isabellefernandez7359]

I am a beginner at sewing but after watching your videos it shows you a lot in a simple way and I love it more than I thought I would.

[@tammybird9930]

when having to sew alot of these.... I use interfacing to copy the pattern to. I have been doing this for 35 years now. I still have patterns for shorts that I used for my kids... and now use for grandkids.

[@OrangePandaDesigns]

I made a pair for my daughter last night and used a pair of her current pjs as a pattern. I used a 1/2” zipper which wasn’t ideal but I completed the project. Definitely will be making more with an 1” wide elastic.

[@lisamariemonahan]

This is perfectly timed! I was just staring at my huge stash of flannel trying to figure out what to do with it as we approach eternal summer here in Texas haha. Just what I needed!

[@emilyrosario3637]

Dana, I am a brand new sewer and I love your channel! I have learned to sew with your videos! Thank you!

[@F1Swiftie]

I make the basic shorts using this method. I remade shorts to go with an outfit that I made for my 4 yr old daughter from a pattern because the pattern shorts have huge legs and very small inseam. These are so much better! I also lengthened the hem on the girl shorts by a couple of inches.

[@kathleenfrench2224]

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

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Having 6 (soon to be 7) grandkids, this is a great way to make them all something very cute!

[@leesawillard4104]

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

[@stacesmith1314]

Your amazing ! I’ve gotten so good at making pyjama pants after watching this video a few years ago. I even figured out how to make the button up pyjama too from an old pair. This tutorial is amazing !!!!!! Thank you for sharing

[@gabriellefox5724]

Thank you so much i have just finished 2 pairs for my wee boys and they turned out perfect and it was fast and easy thanks to you! 🤗

[@jparadise5336]

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

[@jillakk9329]

What a great idea for a fun project. I think I'll make a pair for all my family, including my hubby. 👍👍

[@АйманЖанаева-щ7ы]

класс 👍👍👍

[@MADEEveryday]

haha. Awesome! Your hubby will love it :) - Dana

[@alexandraakhoun3043]

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!

[@MADEEveryday]

Aw, what a nice thing to say! I'm glad you like the videos. :)

[@OroSkillz78]

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

[@MADEEveryday]

haha. I know what you mean :) - Dana

[@anisahkhan3268]

Nancy Orozco Stoll So true I love sewing I thought it's just me or something probably be wrong with me as when I sew it takes all my stree away and makes me feel so light and relaxed just can't explain how much I love to sew

[@af994241]

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...

[@sacelace1]

Enjoyed this tutorial. I really loved the blouse you are wearing. Could you possibly do a video on how to make one please. Thank you

[@Tanya99503]

Thanks for taking the time to do these and other simple to sew ideas. I always look forward to them.

[@jodisantillan3948]

I bought this same fabric a few days ago at my local Joann for making pjs also! I'm working on pjs for a bunch of family members for Christmas. Getting an early start because I'm doing quilts and some crocheted items also. Great tutorial!

[@MADEEveryday]

Nice! You should be done in plenty of time to avoid that last-minute rush!!

[@miacolone5202]

JUST MADE A PAIR! In love with them

[@SoraimaMargarita1]

Good evening Dana. I am so happy that I found your channel. I love the way you explain everything. Today I made my first crib sheet for a gift. I am so proud of my self. The sheet came out so nice. Thank you for all of your tutorials.

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! That's so great to hear! Have fun sewing :) Dana

[@Trishtish007]

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

[@beverleyann7592]

I made a decent pyjama pants following your simple and easy instructions..it turn out so well! Thank you 🥰

[@zenaidabelbis6571]

Everytime i watch your tutorial. Your project it looked very easy. As the name of your channel. Keep on thinking how to present your demo. I develop the sense of confidence when i try to mimic you. Ty.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you for sharing that with me! I'm glad you are gaining sewing confidence Zenaida! Have fun sewing :) Dana

[@francesca9663]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Making my 4th pair now!

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Yay!

[@Nelschwich]

I got a sewing machine for Christmas. I can’t stop! I’m new to your channel. I appreciate your amazing step by step videos! Thanks!!!

[@maritesmolineux2140]

I so envy you, so full of fun learning and watching you, so great watching you Thank you very much, I’m new at sewing and I’m learning a lot already 😊❤️

[@christinaw2102]

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

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

I always do the hem for the bottom of the pants first it makes it much easier

[@shahdue75]

Thank you Dana for the tutorial. I made 3 pairs of pants today after watching your video.

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Yay!

[@BYCZW01]

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

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

Complete beginner here (I know how to use my sewing machine, but dressmaking is completely new to me). Purchased your pattern yesterday, found a cute old cotton duvet cover that had been stored away since my eldest (11) was little, cut it up and I’ve just followed your tutorial and made a pair for my 5 year old. I’m so incredibly thrilled with the result!! Just waiting for the elastic to arrive for the waistband, but they look great! Thank you so much for your amazingly straightforward, yet perfectly detailed videos. First day dress next! We’re going to look like the Von Trapps before lockdown is over 🤣

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! haha. The Von Trapps :) Love it!

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

MADE Everyday 😂 Just made the First Day dress too!! I think I’m addicted already! It looks so beautiful 😍 I’ll tag you in my IG stories. Thanks again!!! Take care x

[@MADEEveryday]

@@KellysKitchenGarden Awesome! Thanks! :)

[@Demipoof]

I'm just getting started with sewing, and I love how easy you make your videos so that everyone can make it!

[@princesslisasweety3479]

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

[@MADEEveryday]

I love pairing pajama pants with a simple T-shirt. So cozy, and simple. You can see my video for that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3Ksl6V5i86HeLs

[@annowen9140]

hi Dana this is Ann from England Liverpool I love your programs I was not very good at 7 because I'm dyslexic but you took me such a lot by watching what you do I just wanted to say thank you very much because you ended up making me a favour god bless

[@misstina7660]

Your children are so cute and the PJ’s are adorable

[@phxgidget]

I've bookmarked & come back to this tutorial so many times! It is the BEST! My grandkids ask me to make them more every year and I just move the lines out a bit for bigger sizes. Also I use poster board so my patterns last longer. :)😃 AND it bugs me that soft snugly flannel says "Not Suitable For Sleepwear" What the heck! ;)🤪

[@brookejaso516]

I just made my first pair of shorts the other day. Wish I would have come across this first lol. But they did come out great😊. I’m going to try these pants now. And I’m totally the same way the double stitching the elastic ☺️. I also love the end showing the pants and shorts on the kids

[@MADEEveryday]

I'm glad you loved it! Have fun sewing. 😊

[@bonnieb8099]

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!

[@neyamhenna]

After watching this i sewed 2 pants for my kids.. easy to follow thanks a lot

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh awesome! Great! Have fun sewing more :)

[@superbia_5873]

Love your videos but we need more of them!!

[@reaganmitchell9492]

i just made a pair of pj shorts with the food truck fabric! it's so soft and comfy! love your tutorials ❤

[@MADEEveryday]

Nice! And thanks!

[@marlenecosta3614]

i really love your videos, you are so good at explaining easily how to do it. it was one of your videos that got me into sewing Thanks

[@MADEEveryday]

That's great to hear! Thanks, Marlene. Have fun sewing!

[@cindywalker63]

I just finished my first little boys pr! Dana your videos are absolutely great

[@ashleyscreativecorne]

I absolutely adore your tutorials and videos!!! Thank you for all you do!! 😍 my son is bigger even tho he is only 8 and I would love to have a pattern for this sort of thing in men's. ❤ He's a big tall boy!

[@hpetty7]

My grandmother’s favorite saying, “I’ll take the end of the bolt please” 💕

[@rumacostello4514]

I watched your video then made PJ pants just by folding a pair that fit me in half and tracing onto interfacing for a pattern. Then used your video to sew them. Done in an hour. Bam! BTW I love all the fabrics you design!

[@MADEEveryday]

Sweet! Yay! Thanks for sharing and have fun sewing more jammies :) Dana

[@rosemia9185]

Hello Dana... You are my inspiration... thank you for all your videos... really helpful...

[@fatimasalman1415]

a very creative idea. she has great ideas.🙌

[@prajaktapunde]

Your videos are so helpful... You have a great setup for tutorials and you are beauty with brains :) LOTS OF GOOD WISHES TO YOU!!

[@CallMeShay1]

Love your videos! Just made a couple simple skirts and pjs are next on my list.

[@ResourcefulMama]

I always want to buy all the fabric lol.

[@MADEEveryday]

YESSSSSSSS! :) - Dana

[@brookejaso516]

Same here. I have to drag myself out of the stores sometime lol

[@kristenpeterson3930]

I just discovered Dana’s fabric line on her website. It’s amazing!

[@fatema5733]

I wish that fabric shop was near my house! I love cute prints

[@nancychinda836]

love love love it. totally worth making. thanks Dana

[@TamRaw100]

I would love to see a tutorial on a kids onsie!

[@MADEEveryday]

That's a really fun idea! I'll keep that in mind :) Thanks! - Dana

[@fatimasalman1415]

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

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Fatima! :) - Dana

[@fatimasalman1415]

MADE Everyday you're most welcome Dana😄

[@heathersmith7932]

Omgoodness that fabric! 😍 Great tutorial as always! 👍😀

[@vegababes123]

First time I ever seen a pants so that way oh my I teach me something I love it

[@SasaKowloon]

Thanks a lots for all the tutorials videos. Awesome 👍🏼👏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😘😘😘

[@LittleIowa]

I wish you would make an add-on sheet for the pants I would totally purchase the pattern if it had the proper length for pj pants

[@deepikan6750]

Hi,the way of teaching is too good.learn a lot from ur videos. but plz mention the type of fabric used in the videos

[@lindsaylove8279]

deepika n She said the fabric was flannel.

[@youngmanmary2918]

How awesome are you. You make everything sew much fun!!!!!

[@smallfootprint2961]

I love the simplicity of this pattern. Love the straight legs. I'm looking for that style in adult pjs. Do you have something like that? Thanks for creating all these great videos. So much great, easy styles.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks! I don't have an adult pajama pants pattern at this point, but maybe in the future!

[@gloriabatty5337]

I love you channel and all your projects!

[@divzN0584]

Hey dear I love to watch your sewing video's.. and more importantly I love the fabrics you use.. wish I could find some here😊😊

[@phalonneattilus3881]

I love watching your videos o inspiring and simple did you wash the fabric before sewing please

[@Basic_Barbie23]

I would LOVE to see like you!! I really need to take classes.

[@TheMsparker27]

Dana!!! 😭🥰😍😭 I seriously LOVE your channel. I struggled with sewing for awhile! You've made it sooo easy!! Not only that, but i take each lesson and transfer the idea to another way/project/problem and it gets solved so easily!! Beautiful girl, you're amazing!! PSST-- can you do a fabric giveaway!?! I would love that!! ❤

[@leanavanwyk9158]

So good to see another video!!! Thank you!

[@adriadri7107]

this looks really good. I'll let you know if i was able to do it :( This would be my fifth attempt on sewing pj's. Wish me luck! Great video.

[@Futuristicofficial93]

hi...I'm seemab from india.....luv your videos the way you teach, your background everything....lots of luv from India

[@siamaessien9549]

pls, can u make a tutorial on how u came up with ur patterns? thanks.

[@mastergirl9756]

Can you make a video on making ur own backpack for school

[@trkwong8325]

Excellent video. Your best video thus far.

[@haley4302]

Love your videos! Do you have any videos on pyjama tops? Thank you for such awesome, easy to follow tutorials!

[@sarahwillis4304]

hi I love your videos rekindles my love of sewing and makes me eager to make loads of lovely things for my daughters 😊 just wondered if washing your materials before you use them helps?

[@MADEEveryday]

Yes, that's always a good idea! Then there are no surprises after you wash the garment the first time. :)

[@snipertsx]

Hi Dana! Great tutorial. Ok folks, I'm a DUDE that sews (I do a lot of "man stuff" too) and I'm raising two teenager girls (prayers please) so tutorials like this are extremely helpful! This video also helped me to modify a stock Butterick pattern that went awry. Thanks again, Dana!

[@MADEEveryday]

Haha. Awesome! Thanks J.S. Have fun with your sewing adventures! Dana

[@ritacolon6860]

I made several for my grandson-love it! BTW, what model is your baby lock sewing machine?

[@carlatolentino7716]

I have an addiction n it’s Joanns 🤭

[@colleendouglas4405]

Hi Dana I’m watching your tutorials from Canada. I have your shorts pattern and love how they turned out. I’m going to make the day dress next. All these are for charity. One question I have, the way you made the pj’s from the shorts pattern by putting the front and back seams together and cutting out as two pieces instead of four, could the shot be made and put together in the same way? Thank you. Dec 20, 2022

[@mimii-w8i]

Wow please teach us how to make that Beautiful blouse that you are wearing Costa Rica here thanks a million

[@indicamichelle736]

I love her face when she said "taco trucks"!!

[@erikaespinoza3949]

Thank you Soo much ! You did an awesome job!!

[@misshallokatty]

can u teach us how to pre washed fabric and how to fold them to store? i washed mine and came out all tangled.

[@Marialla.]

To stop raw edges from fraying, you could trim the cut edges first with pinking shears before washing. That may help a lot. Be sure to wash and dry the fabric on the same settings you intend to use for the finished garment. If it is going to shrink, you want it to finish shrinking before you cut and sew!

[@patriciajackson5700]

My first pair I made for my granddaughter of course there was room for improvement

[@lucylu3417]

❤️ this channel....very up beat and Fun....Time to get sewing 😊

[@ginahernandez7457]

Hi ! I love this video. Im a beginner and this makes it very easy for me to understand ! (: I was wondering, how would you do this if you were making these for adults?

[@Mullaboots07_2.0]

love this video! would love a tutorial on kiddies jammie tops❤❤

[@orangedog1189]

Thank you, it was very clearly explained.

[@texasmimi1954]

Another great video, thanks!

[@barbarapithie3827]

Hi, loved this pyjama tutorial, have paid for the download pattern but have not recieved it yet. Have had other patterns that came immediately. What should I do?

[@barbarapithie3827]

Thank you,sorted.