Little boys pajama pants

    Little boys knit pajama bottoms

 

I said I was going to share the matching bottoms to my boys T-shirt and there they are! My little guy was super happy to have them on too. Do you want to make some? They are really easy to make. You don't even need elastic. 

 

You will need a pair of pants that fit your boy.

Knit fabric, in two colors if you want contrast.

I use an over lock machine. If you do not have one I suggest a stretch stitch. I would also re enforce the edges.

You start by using the pants you already have for a pattern. Fold them in half on top of the knit which is also folded in half and cut out around the pants. 

Note: if you picked a knit that only stretches one directions, Then cut it so the stretch goes in the horizontal direction with everything.  

 

You should have two of these cut out. It is easiest if you make the side on the fold. So there is no seam on the outside on the pants.

Next you need to cut out your ankle bands and your waist band. They should be about 4 ½ inches wide. Length will depend on the pant pieces. Folded in half length wise they should be shorter then the pants by a couple inches. See the picture below... I didn't cut mine short enough, So they were a little loose around the waist. The ankle bands should be shorter in length then the bottom of the pants too.  You need one for the waist band and 2 for the ankles

 

After you have done this grab your pants pieces and place them right sides together. Then sew from the top to the bottom of the curve. Do not keep sewing down.

 

Now you want to place stitch to stitch. Fabric should still be inside out. It should look like pants now. Sew from the bottom of one ankle all the way around to the bottom of the other ankle.

Now it is time to grab your waist and ankle bands. Your going to sew the ends together and then fold in half length wise. Make sure the stitching is now on the inside.

 

Once you have folded them in half you will either pin them to the pants at the waist and ankles or free hand it. See in the picture below? Raw ends to raw end. When you begin sewing, gently stretch the bands as you go, but not the other fabric.The step is the same for ankles and waist band.

 

After you have done that check out what you made!

 I you have any questions please ask through a comment. I will be happy to answer them to the best of my abilities. I would love to hear your thoughts! and don't forget to subscribe, I have many more ideas up my sleeve. :)