At Snap! they had a handmade pajama party one night and I knew that I wanted to wear some handmade pj’s that reflected me. So I decided to go with some Harry Potter pajama pants, my Make Love Not Horcruxes shirt and my Gryffindor Tie Necklace.
I really love how they turned out. They were really easy so today I’m going to share how to do them yourself.
I started by taking the pattern off of my favorite pair of pajama pants. I did this by laying it out and tracing. I go through this technique in my mermaid pant tutorial but my friend Melissa at Melly Sews has an awesome step by step tutorial on how draft a pajama pant pattern this as well. But you can also just use a basic pajama pant tutorial.
Once you have your pajama pant pattern set it aside and make your fabric. I used stretchy jersey that stretches in both directions. I started by cutting my fabric in 5 inch strips and then serged them edge to edge alternating colors until my fabric was long enough to fit the pattern pieces.
Lay the pattern on the fabric and cut. Then sew it together following the directions of your pattern or my or Melissa’s tutorial. If you follow my method start by sewing the curved edges of the fabric right sides together. Then open up the legs pin at the crotch and sew the inseam (I like to start at the crotch point and sew out and then repeat the other direction.) Next make the casing by folding down the top of the waist and sewing around leaving an opening for the elastic. Cut your elastic about 4 inches smaller than your waist and thread into the casing and then close. If you want hem the bottom of your pants ( I didn’t) and you’re good to go.
Smile like a ninny because you have taken your fandom to a whole new level! Also don’t make the mistake I did and try to force line up the stripes they shouldn’t line up perfectly if you force it you’ll get a cute twist like mine and you can just all it a design feature like I do ;)
Gryffindor Harry Potter Pajama Pants Tutorial
Instructions
- Once you have your pajama pant pattern set it aside and make your fabric.
- I used stretchy jersey that stretches in both directions.
- I started by cutting my fabric in 5 inch strips and then serged them edge to edge alternating colors until my fabric was long enough to fit the pattern pieces.
- Lay the pattern on the fabric and cut.
- Then sew it together following the directions of your pattern or my or Melissa’s tutorial.
- If you follow my method start by sewing the curved edges of the fabric right sides together.
- Then open up the legs pin at the crotch and sew the inseam (I like to start at the crotch point and sew out and then repeat the other direction.)
- Next make the casing by folding down the top of the waist and sewing around leaving an opening for the elastic.
- Cut your elastic about 4 inches smaller than your waist and thread into the casing and then close.
- If you want hem the bottom of your pants ( I didn’t) and you’re good to go.
Notes
Ashlee says
these are so cute! My 12 YO is looking for a new sewing project I think these are perfect for her (as she’s a huge HP fan too!
Audra @ PainlessMeals says
I agree – fun sewing project for HP fans!
marissa says
ooh if she does I’d love to see pics!
Debra says
I want them. Seriously.
Linda says
Oh my gosh, this is awesome, Marissa! And I love the group shot!
marissa says
totally cracking up that you called that a “group shot” I love it!
Kaylynn Young says
YES! These are fabulous – we love HP!!
Vanessa says
To say I love this would be a huge understatement! I adore them! (and HP too) :D
Caila says
How cute are you?! I need to make a pair of those!
Sugar & Snark says
Oh wow I love them! They are great <3
annie says
These look like so much fun, but I’m not sure I’d have the patience to make those trousers! Well done you. :-)
Stephanie Pass says
Those are too cute!! You did a great job. I’m always so leery of matching up stripes.
Randi Sowders says
I love Harry Potter more than anything. So therefore I love these pants. But I think I love your shirt more! You have to tell me where you got it!
Also, I invite you to linkup with our weekly link up
http://www.sowderingabout.com/2013/06/on-display-monday-linkup-6.html
Ashley Christensen says
I love this project! I am having serious a serious coveting moment… I love your shirt! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
Dandelion Wishes Wednesday. I’m also pinning this :)
Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says
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michelle says
super fun Rae! love them!!