Men's Pajamas

Grade: A

Difficulty: Beginner

Pattern: Simplicity 7071. 

This is an old one, so here's link to what it looks like : Simplicity 7071. You may be able to find it online through various sources. I would try Ebay, Etsy, or maybe Amazon.

This was the first time I've used this pattern. I did this for the hubs because it is sized to fit men and women, so I figured it would be better fit-wise than the womens' pattern I used in my last post. The only thing I didn't like about this pattern was that on the back of the envelope, there wasn't a yardage chart for just the pants. Because it's pictured with the top, the yardage was given for both. Luckily pants are too hard to estimate for. I got 3 yards, and had plenty of room for these, plus was able to squeeze (literally, they barely fit) in a pair for Miss E as well.

As you can see, we had a theme this year for jammies. I loved the pink, but figured Michael would appreciate the blue a little bit more!

Close-up of the print.

Overall these are very very easy to sew! Five seams, and two hems, the waist and they're done! They turned out as pictured, fit true to size, and Michael keeps wearing them, so yeah! As with the pj's in my last post, I also did a tag with ribbon on the back-center so that they fit right when they are put on!


As always let me know what you think! Sorry I didn't do a direct link to a source for the pattern. The only ones I could find were on Ebay and Etsy, but those are usually just a quantity of one, and once they are gone, the link isn't good!

Women's Pajamas

Grade: A

Difficulty: Beginner

Pattern: Butterick 3314

Sorry, it was freezing when I went outside and took these pictures, so I didn't take the time to lay the legs out flat! They are straight and square.

Alrighty all you readers, I'm finally getting around to updating, and I have tons to do from all of my Christmas sewing, so definitely watch for posts a little bit more often!  Since I have no idea what order these all went in, I'm just going to put them up as I get the posts written.

A close up of the print.

So these pajamas are a pattern that I go back to again and again. I got the pattern in high school when I took a clothing sewing class, and they are a staple! I love this pattern as it's sized for women, so if you are on the small end, it will fit better than if you used a unisex pattern. I also love that is has lots of variations to try!

I measure as a small, but make a medium and use an extra inch to make my waist casing. This makes it so the pjs are loose and comfy, but the crotch doesn't hang down to my knees! I have done the small before (which is what I measure as) and they fit just fine, but not as loose as I like. I also added pockets on this pair, but I'm not going to go into how I did them. They are just in-seam pockets, so if you already know how to do those, try them on this pattern for and even more prefect pair of jammies!

Quick Tasha-tip for you: I like to cut a 2-3" length of ribbon, fold it in half, and stitch it down in the center back when I sew the elastic casing. It doesn't have care instructions or anything, but pajamas have a definite front and back, and this helps to not put them on backwards and then wonder why they feel weird!

This pattern is very easy beginner, 5 seams total, plus three hems, and you are done! The only curve is very big, so it's easy to do. They turn out as pictured on the pattern envelope, even if you are new to sewing and make some goof ups.

Miss E got a pair of matching jammies in her size, so watch for that tutorial as well! As always, enjoy, and let me know what you think!