Learn to sew Pajama Shorts - Beginner Sewing Project
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Learn how to sew pajama shorts. These shorts are based on boxer shorts and are made using a free pattern. Great project for beginners! Blog post with picture tutorial, more info and links here ↓
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Pajama shorts were my first sewing project. They’re easy and fast to make. I now have 5 shorts made.
They're a good starter project!
Melly Sews Now I’ve figured out the fixes I have to do to my pattern, thanks to your pants fitting video.
These were my first project too
@@Mellysews I am making a pair, I am using old beach towels! I cut the patterns. Any extra tips? Please
Unless they're very thin beach towels, that's a difficult fabric to work with. More tips on thick fabrics here: mellysews.com/colleen-tote-bag-review-how-to-sew-thick-fabric/
I have not sewn for myself for years and years...I've bought patterns galore over the years, and I've done craft sewing, but clothing, well, I had no need for a long time...my PJs are now deteriorating, they cost too much for what little you get commercially. Thank you for inspiring me to get my stash of fabric out and make myself some new duds. I like scrub style tops, loose, airy, non-binding, and these bottoms will make some lovely PJs and I can make shorts or long bottoms, YAY!! Thank you!
Wonderful!
this is the BEGINNER tutorial I was looking for.
Thanks!
Just did these today and I love how they turned out!!! Thank you for this tutorial!! It was my first time sewing any clothing items!
Congrats! Glad you love them.
Amazing tutorial!! Made these for my daughter today. We printed the draft and stuck it together and then sewed it up🤗 it was a fun activity. Thank you so much. Love from India💕
Glad it was fun!
My daughter is sewing this project as I'm typing this. Her first ever sewing project! Thanks for putting so much thought into preparing a beginner project like this!
Wonderful!
LOVE THESE!! Thank you for speeding through the sewing and cutting and monotonous things. If 2021 is anything like 2020, I’m going to be living in pajama bottoms all year haha
Here's hoping 2021 isn't pajamas for the whole year!
That pattern is amazing, very well thought through. Women have curves and soft tissue! Thank you Melly
Glad you like it!
Where is the pattern link please
This is so nice and easy to sew thanks.
This was such a great tutorial! I got my first real sewing machine yesterday, and managed to do this project without any major problems! Thank you so much!
Wonderful!
Thank you for being so clear and concise and beginner friendly. You are a great teacher and I appreciate that
You are so welcome!
Thank you, I'm a Veteran 2016 and I'm home having a hard time with depression and I just started to learn to sew and its been helpful. Thank you again
Glad you like it!
Thanks to you my Mom made her first ever( in 46 years of marriage) pair of shorts from a pair she has and loves. It worked. She was amazed at how easy it was. Your video is spot on. My Mom couldn't wait to show them off to my dad and I she did a remarkable job thanks to you.
Wonderful!
I've been searching for so long for a beginner shorts tutorial. Your video was very thorough & easy to follow. Can't believe I actually made perfect shorts, lol.... Mahalo!
Congrats!
I am not joking, the card stock trick is LIFE CHANGING! I have been sewing for a long time and NEVER thought of that! genius!
Glad it helps!
Thank you for posting this. I was having trouble with a written pattern as a newbie.Your directions were much clearer and helped me to finish my project. Thank you!
Glad it's helpful!
In case this helps anyone: for some reason my printer printed the pattern a little bigger than it should have been. The 2" x 2" test square was almost 2.5" x 2.5". The shorts came out L/XL. I'm pregnant so I was generous with my elastic, but even if I'd made the elastic shorter it could easily be considered L. For reference the widest part of my hips is about 40" and I have lots of room in these.
Also, this is the very first pattern I've ever used and I'm super not confident but it really was easy! So glad I found this video and pattern!
Glad it worked out for you!
I'm a beginner. I learn how to sew only from your tutorials. So blessed💙
Welcome!!
I pray you are feeling well and your body will heal quickly.. 🙏🏼
I signed up for your newsletter and figured out the pattern and made my shorts. (First time printing a pattern). They fit perfectly, no adjustments necessary 🎉 💕💃🏻 Thank you very much.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much! youre the only youtuber who managed to explain this well to a beginner im in love with my new shorts!
Happy to help!
Agreed!
I’ve been needing some pajama shorts, and my kids too, so this is perfect timing for me to see this. And the tip about the card stock seam guide alone would have been worth the time watching the video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow! Great tutorial!! I wanted to make these for a while but was always scared it would be too hard! You explain and demonstrate so well, I was able to make a pair! Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for a great video tutorial - this cleared up some problems i'd been having when sewing shorts/pants. Well and clearly explained at a good pace!!
Glad it was helpful!
I love these beginner step by step tutorials. Keep them coming for more simple clothing projects. For future videos, please explain which direction to cut the fabrics out based on grain lines/selvege. Thank you so much.
If I put every single skill/explanation in every single video they would be too long. So I have terms/skills in separate videos. Grainline help here mellysews.com/what-is-fabric-grain-understanding-grainline/
Card stock paper with lines and seam direction are both great tips. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
OMG THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! thank u so much, I am a thirteen year old and i just made this, it is so easy to folow and they look great!
I'm so glad!
I just finished my first pair of boxer shorts. Thank you so much for your great instruction. 👍🏻
Congrats!
Thank you SO MUCH for this wonderful video! This was my first clothing item I have ever made, and they turned out so well. I love how thorough your explanations are; they really helped me understand what I was doing as a beginner sewer.
Congrats on sewing your first piece of clothing!
Melly Sews Thank you! 😄
I’ve been wanting to make something like this but thought it would be too difficult. Thanks for making it look fairly easy. Def going to give it a try💗
You’re welcome 😊
The whole ruler paper thing is GENIUS!!
Thanks!
I've read many sewing books, but none of them suggested card stock. Tha's fantastic, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
@@Mellysews Just finished these, absolutely in love with the product! Can't wait to use these to expand my knowledge of adding pockets as I make additional pairs! The size as laid out in the pattern was perfect for me :) Thank you kindly for spreading your sewing knowledge with the world!
This was my first clothing project..loved it. Thank you for the clear directions and the helpful video.
Glad it was helpful!
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YOU WASTED NO TIME AND DEMONSTRATED STEP BY STEP WHICH ARE WELL FOCUSSED.
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Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this clear and precise tutorial. I would suggest to do a straight stitch down both sides of the band after completion to hold them in place so that they won't rotate during washing and tumble drying.
That can be done, but generally if your casing is the right size for your elastic you don't get a lot of twisting.
Thank you for this thorough tutorial. I appreciate the way you explained everything in detail! I love working with quilting cotton! Thanks again. God Bless you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very simply explained! I will run out today and buy some 1 inch elastic and use some material from a top sheet I have.
I love making pajamas from old bedsheets!
Love the tip to use card stock as your guide for pressing!
Glad it was helpful!
THIS VIDEO was incredibly helpful, thank you so much! I bought a pattern and the directions are HORRIBLE, you saved me wasted fabric and tears!
Glad it helped!
LOVE! Recently started sewing and you're the exact kind of vibe I was looking for in a sewing channel. Loyal sub from now on
Awesome! Thank you!
I got to tell you that these were very easy to do!!
I made them for my girlfriend
Hopefully she loves them as much as I loved making them
I’m so proud of myself 😁
Thank you !!!
Hope she likes them!
So professional..Absolutely brilliant.
Thanks!
I love the fabric. Thanks for sharing the tutorial! I look forward to trying a pair soon . Hopefully I can find some beautiful fabric
Have fun!
The paper guide is genius I just bought a hot iron ruler.I could of saved some money ❤
Your ruler will probably last longer though.
The card stock idea is brilliant!!
Glad you think so!
Walmart and any craft store sell blank thin plastic sheets for making stencils, the edge guide would be brilliant on one of those, so that it would last much longer. I think I'm going to make myself one! Thank you!!!
Thanks for sharing!
That was the most on point perfectly explained video on sewing I’ve come across. This definitely gives me motivation to start. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for watching!
Love this tutorial! Very easy to follow. I will make this for my daughter. Thank you.
Wonderful!
Made these shorts tonight. First sewing project. Learned a lot.
Wonderful!
I will sew my own shorts! I cannot find the shorts that I like. Thank you for this step by step easy sewing. Definitely helped me.
Wonderful!
I'm just learning to sew bought a brand new machine can't wait to try this..
Have fun!
My 1940s treadle sewing machine was just delivered yesterday! This pattern will be my first attempt in learning how to "treadle". Yeah! Thank you for your video ❤️ plus pattern.
Thank you! I think these will make excellent gifts for those with summer birthdays! Ciao from l’italia!
Glad you like them!
Love this pattern. 😻 It can easily be adapted into making longer pants or longer shorts. TY for sharing this video with us.
Glad you like it!
Thank you for such comprehensive and easy to follow instructions. I will be making a pair of shorts later
have fun!
I made these today and they came out great!! I want to point out that they looked really big when I first started but they fit perfectly once I was done. I used rayon and finished with French seams so I may have had a slightly larger seam allowance. Thanks so much, Melly!
Yes, they look much bigger before the elastic is added!
Omg I’m so happy I found this video!!! I have to much quilting cotton and no ideas. I didn’t know what to sew with that material 😅🥰
Glad it was helpful!
Can’t wait to receive the pattern. But I’m probably going to have to make it a little bit bigger since I have more junk in my trunk! Super cute!
DIY to make bigger mellysews.com/make-sewing-pattern-bigger-smaller/
Its really amazing, the Technic which is used for inserting elastic is nice. thanks for sharing melly sews.
Thanks
OMG your channel is so awesome. You explain so well. I came here after watching several videos. My favorite channel Mely!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! My first time working from a pattern. I put my design upside down, but the rest looks amazing!
And now you've learned something for next time! Glad it was fun for you.
You show and explain so well. I think I can do this. Thank you so much. This is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
One thing I do is to pin the END off the elastic to the opening: that way you don't pull it through accidently and it helps to keep it from twisting... just FYI. 😃
THANK YOU for posting this. I love boxer, style shorts. I'm going to make a few for my sister to wear over her swim suit when she goes to the gym.
I do that too sometimes
She actually advised doing that in this video. I always do that, too, so that the elastic doesn’t go on a trip down the tunnel-LOL!😂🧵❤️Pajama party time🥳
I liked this tutorial. I just started to sew. I will try this. Thank you.
Have fun!
Welcome to the world of sewing! 👖👗
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I got my sewing machine yesterday and made these today! They turned out really well, a great lockdown project.
Hey, can you share the link to the free pattern?? I can’t seem to find it on her blog lol
Elizabeth, it's available to newsletter subscribers. Details are in the blog post linked in the video description.
Wonderful!
Heyyyyyy, that cardstock measuring guide is a GREAT idea! Awesome tutorial, I'm going to attempt these!!
Have fun!
Really so nicely described.....it's an essential clothing for me during this hot summer.👌
Glad you liked it
@@Mellysews welcome 🤗
That print is beautiful xx
I think so too :)
I can't wait for my machine to be delivered!!! I will make this right away! ❤️
Have fun!
Queeen
I loved how simple the instructions were
Thanks!
Good tutorial. Loved the extra tips using the lined cardboard.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Melissa!! Excellent vlog.. Easy sew & lovely pajamas bottoms.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much the tutorial was great and I’ve been looking for a great way to make fabric tags for so long!!! So excited!!
Have fun!
your blog is so confusing but i was able to find the short patterns! thank you :)
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful Melly! I would love to sew a pair of pj shorts. Thank you for sharing!
Have fun sewing!
I like that color, I like my PJ shorts. I need to make more!!
Have fun sewing!
Thank You, Thank You, this is food to my soul!
Glad you enjoy it!
This video was great! Helped me sew my first pair. I plan to make a few more for myself!
Glad it was helpful!
WOW, so easy, thank you! Now I can make my pajama shorts!
Have fun!
new subscriber here, thank you 😚
Thanks for subbing!
Lovely shorts pattern. Would love it with pockets too.
You can add side seam pockets like this mellysews.com/how-to-sew-pockets-add-side-seam-pockets/
Subscribed, downloaded the pattern and made the shorts. Thank you very much!!!
Glad you had fun with them!
Thank you, another awesome tutorial!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much. ❤
Welcome!
This is insanely good explanation! Love it
Glad you liked it!
I have some sheets that were my grandmother’s, her favorite purple and blue stripe. Very 1970s. I’ve been wanting to make them into pj pants, a camisole, and maybe a short robe. Do you think that fabric would work as well as quilting cotton?
Yes, I have other pajamas I've made from sheets and variations of this pattern mellysews.com/womens-pajama-shorts-tutorial-video/
Same here! Beautifully soft sheets. Can't wait to make some soft pajamas from them. Glad to know someone else 'out there' has the same going on. :)
I love the pretty floral fabric and your shirt
Thank you! 😊
Great tutorial! I am going to try later tonight and i hope it turns out well! Will update comment when I’m finished
Sounds great!
@@Mellysews they turned out amazing! Fit just right and look really good. Thanks you!
thank you so much for this !!! needed a bit of help when it came to my clothing project for school so this was very helpful :D
Glad it helped!
Fantastic tutorial. Cannot wait to do my first ever project!! Thank you.
Have fun!
Lovely pajama.. 😍 Love the way you teach.. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks so much 😊
This is very well explained. Thank you. I will buy your patterns
Glad you like them!
Quick and easy! What a lovely tutorial!
Thank you! 😊
I cant wait to make these. I might make these today or this weekend if I can get elastic.
Have fun sewing!
Very smart using card stock paper as a guide! Will be so much easier for me. I always get a wee frustrated when ironing a raw edge. I’m glad I ran across you video. Can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing your very easy and well spoken instructions!
Glad it was helpful!
Can’t wait to try this! Your fabric is gorgeous, fantastic design 😍
Thank you! 😊
This was so helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Cannot wait to try this!
Have fun sewing!
15:35 I suggest that before one stitches the ends of the elastic together and closes up the band -- try on the shorts to see that they fit okay in all respects. Even earlier, after making the basic shorts (sewing together the seams), try them on then. Avoid building up a lot of stitches one might have to tear out if the shorts don't fit.
that can be helpful!
Hello new subscriber im a sewer also from the philippines thanks for your tutorials😉😉
Thanks for subbing!
the tips for sewing perfect seams are very useful. Thanks. I came across this page for the first time and I am subscribing as well giving it "LIKE".! Sorry, I don't know any of my friends and/or family member in sewing passion, so won't be able to share it!
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Just did these and the turned out great - thanks so much xx
Fantastic!
Lol HI Melisa. I had a bodkin that I found, I didn’t know what it was, or what it was for; but I do now thanks to you
Glad you figured that out!