Pattern Roundup: 15 Pajamas to Sew + Wear
There are many reasons sewists love sewing pajamas. Let us count the ways . . . and then tell you about our favorite pajamas to sew and lots of pajama patterns.
Why Sew Pajama Pants
- Attain maximum Zoom call comfort = party on the top, pajamas on the bottom!
- #secretpajamas is a thing now.
- Four words: matching family pajama photos. See also: matching couple pajamas and pet pajamas.
- Making pajamas is easy and fast. Many can be completed in one to three hours, depending on the pattern and size.
- Finally use up your flannel stash (cozy AND hard to resist!).
- Use up your fleece stash while you’re at it. Fleece PJs are sublime. Just don’t forget about good old cotton too!
- Wrap your loved one in handmade goodness while they rest.
- And yourself, too! Good pajamas = the best kind of selfcare.
Now are you convinced? Here are a few of our favorite pajama sewing patterns to stitch up.
Pajama Patterns: Pants + More
Sew a pair of pajama pants for each member of your family this year! Themed or color coordinating jammies make cute photo ops for cards, but you can also use other fabric prints: favorite sports teams, movies or TV characters are always fun!
Making elastic-waist pants is easy and can be completed in one to three hours, depending on the pattern and size. Pair the pants with a purchased matching T-shirt or cami and the gift is complete. Or, start a new tradition with your besties and have a PJ making party!
Full-Length PJ Pants
There’s no substitute for me-made when it comes to full-length pajama pants to sew. It’s just so much more comfortable and flattering to have your pants at exactly the right length! Sew them in a lightweight fabric for multi-season wear, or choose a cozy fabric like fleece.
While any elastic-waist pant could theoretically be made into pajamas — see this recent post where Meg turned the business-casual Tremblant Pants from Capsule Studio: Plush into a pair of comfy sweatpants! — these patterns are tried-and-true.
Sashiko-Embroidered Yoga Pants by Tara Miller
Feeling a classic loungewear silhouette? This yoga pants pattern features the ultimate in loungewear waist treatments: elasticated plus a drawstring for total control. Plus, how cute is that floppy bow at the front?
While this version is machine-embroidered, you could choose printed fabric and skip the embroidery steps for a simpler make.
Shavano Pants by Erin Weisbart
The Shavano Pants Pattern from Capsule Studio: Well Traveled are extremely simple to sew. There’s a simple but functional patch pocket sewn at the side of each leg, perfect for toting your essentials from the bed to the couch to the fridge and back.
Woodbine Joggers by Meg Healy
For a more sporty look, you might consider a silhouette with elasticated hems. This jogger pattern has two versions; the one we think would make excellent pajamas is pictured! The other one is a lot more athletic — in line with the Capsule Studio: Athleisure theme. Choose a soft and cozy fabric to put these solidly in the PJ category!
Loveland Leggings by Matthew Meredith
Leggings are incredibly flexible loungewear, able to function as PJs, business casual leg sheaths, or errands uniform depending on what’s paired with them. The Loveland Leggings, which you can sew along with us if you’re nervous about working with stretch fabrics, are perfect if you’re new to making your own leggings!
Warm Fuzzies Pajama Pants by Ellen March
The Warm Fuzzies pajama pant pattern is a simple, cozy project with plenty of room in the legs.. The sample was sewn in fleece (one of the easiest fabrics to sew), but it also works with flannel, cotton or even sateen!
Sleep Shorts
If you tend to run warm, you might well wear shorts as pajamas all year round! Try sewing these shorts patterns in sweatshirt material or something else cozy to mix up the look.
Drawstring Lounge Shorts by Caroline Hulse
If you want to sew pajama shorts, try these lounge shorts. This project just got a reboot as part of our free Sew Quick + Easy collection! Once you make a pair, you’ll want to make more, whether in different materials for yourself or to give as gifts.
The Petal Play Shorts
Once you’re comfortable making basic shorts, try this slightly-elevated shorts pattern, featuring flattering slits up the front of each leg as part of a wrap construction.
Paper Bag Bloomers by Michelle Freedman
These bloomers are a great way to use up quilting cottons or leftover fabric scraps for the ruffles They have an almost cottage-core look — we could see one of the March sisters wearing these in the attic!
Luxurious PJ Sets
A me-made pajama set is the height of luxurious loungewear. Sew a set for yourself or a very lucky loved one!
Over the Moon Pajama Set by Kim Saba
Want to make an entire pajama set? The Over the Moon pajama set are simple and so cute. Warm and toasty pajamas in a cute print fabric are taken to the next level with contrasting cuffs, hems, and pockets.
Summer Slumber Set by Amanda Ogden
If you’re looking for a more multi-season set of PJs, this set of lightweight summer pajamas will serve you extremely well. The sample was made in crepe de chine for a lightweight and luxurious set of sleepwear.
Hooded Robe + Pajama Pants by Jackie Clark
This PJ pants pattern comes with a robe pattern, too! The cotton robe is lined with super-soft Minkee and has handy pockets. The pajama pants are so fast and easy to sew that you’ll want to make a pair in every color.
One-Piece Lounging PJs
We mentioned #secretpajamas at the top of this article, and a big part of that lifestyle is one-piece items that are so fashionable, it’s hard to believe you could literally sleep in them.
Moonstone Jumpsuit by Michele Matsumoto
This soft knit jumpsuit was released as part of the Capsule Studio: Plush collection, and we love the idea of wearing it as PJs. It’s definitely perfect for wearing around the house all day!
Easy-as-Tie Dress by Kimberly Payne
This knit dress pattern is perfect to turn into a lightweight but cozy nightgown! It’s addictively easy to sew and so comfy to wear.
Adult Onesie by Tina Lewis
Have you ever wanted to sew your own onesie? We bet you’re thinking about it now! Sew yourself a onesie from this pattern in the most cuddly and fun fabric you can find. Loose and comfy for lounging, it has contrasting zippers, ribbed cuffs, topstitching detail, three pockets, and a snuggly hood.
PJs for the Family
And for the littles? We’ve got tons of pajamas to sew for kids here at Sew Daily, whether you’re looking for baby PJ pants, a toddler onesie, or a robe, matching PJ set, or nightgown for kids.
Once you pick your pattern, it’s time to determine how you’re going to sew and assemble your pajamas. If you’re sewing multiple PJs as gifts, be sure to think about batch-sewing steps to save time.
Sew the Perfect Pajama Pants
If you’re new to sewing or just want some more instruction beyond the pattern directions, this upcoming online interactive workshop walks you through constructing a pair of pajama pants from start to finish–and it comes with a pattern, which includes three versions: shorts, gauchos and traditional elastic-waist pajama pants.
Happy pajama sewing!
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