Pajama Pants Anyone?
July 7, 2011 7:36 amI’m pretty sure if you searched the internet for how to make PJ pants, this idea would be all over the place. So I don’t claim to have invented this idea. But I still love it, nonetheless. I love using old T’s for things because it’s using what we already have or is already made. It’s a great way to recycle. So when the girls needed new pj pants, I made these.
Get a T.
Fold it on it’s side.
Trace a pattern on each side of the T with another pair of pj pants.
After cutting two out, sew each leg up the middle then pin the two together and sew them together at the crotch/bum seam (I’m sure that’s a technical term 
)
Make a waistband the width of the top of the pants. Fold it over.
After attaching, pull the elastic through and close.
You can make quite a few in no time! One thing I’ll do is if the fabric is a little plain I’ll sew a little fun patch of fabric on
(See the fuchsia ones in the middle? If you’re lucky and your child is small enough you can use the arms of a T for the pant legs. It make a natural leg shape. Love it!)
Enjoy!
Tags: children's clothes, DIY, pajama pants, PJ pants tutorial
Posted in children's clothes, other, refashions | 13 Comments »
By Ariel on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
I first heard about these from Ashley here:
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2009/06/recycled-t-shirt-toddler-pants-gauchos.html
They are my kids favorite for sure!! Cute color choices…loving the stripes and floral!
By Hannah on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
Cute! i had made 2 pairs of pj pants out of Tees before
they work great!
By Alida@IMakeStuff on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
I love the patches! I’m doing this with some worn out maternity tees (I guess they’ll be gauchos…he he).
By mandi@herbanhomestead on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
Those are all so cute! And I love that you found/had an Endless Summer t-shirt! I remember those…
By amy on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
SO cute! love the tees you chose
By Maria on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
That’s a great idea! They turned out perfect!
Thanks for sharing
By Jessica Ashmore on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
Now if only I could do this for me. I suppose pajama shorts would work…
Thanks for sharing.
By whitney mccoy on Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
OMG!! LOVE this!! I have used t-shirts to make dresses and rompers for my girls but I never thought to turn them into pj pants! Can’t wait to try this!
By Hannah on Jul 8, 2011 | Reply
OMG!! what an idea!!! I bet those are sooooo comfy too!!! Very cute!!!
By Lepäävä esteetiko on Jul 11, 2011 | Reply
I love these simple pants! I’ve used old t-shirts so much too, but this is clever way to do it. Thanks!
By Vanessa on Jul 11, 2011 | Reply
These look awesome! I can’t wait to try some! Thanks for sharing.
By Teresa on Sep 17, 2011 | Reply
I saw your Twisted Strap Dress on AllFreeSewing and just fell in love with your site/blog. I find myself smiling as I go along, page to page. So many ideas, so awesome. I really fell in love with these Pajama pants. Definitely going to make these this weekend. Keep up the awesomeness…. And Thank You for your inspiration!
By Meghan on Oct 24, 2011 | Reply
Great idea! I totally had that floral shirt from H&M too.