PJ Pants - Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Here it is guys! My free Pajama Pants Sewing Pattern in 5 sizes!! - 18 months to 5 years.

Pajama pants are the perfect project for teaching yourself to sew clothes.

Just before we get to the good stuff, I want to tell you the reasons why I think pajama pants are THE perfect beginners project for those who want to sew children's clothing, some of these even apply to starting out sewing adults clothing. And here are the reasons:

Tutorial - How To Get Perfectly Even Hems and Waistbands

Before I write up my pants tutorial, there is one important step we can take prior to sewing that can greatly improve the end result of our garments. (Update: here is the free kids PJ pants pattern)

I hate fiddly things when sewing, and ironing a hem is fiddly when the pants are already sewn. Same with waistbands. So here is my tip for getting the job done quickly, easily and perfectly even!

Firstly, you will need a manilla folder. You can buy these cheaply at most supermarkets or office supply stores.

Notice the pre-marked folds, one of them is exactly 1inch. If you happen to buy one that isnt, just grab a ruler and mark it yourself.

Tutorial - How To Start & Finish Seams Invisibly

My Kids Clothes Week progress is slow. So, today I wanted to show you a favourite technique of mine.

Sometimes, I just detest the look of backstitching. My auto backstitch feature is usually my best buddy, but sometimes on visible seams such as a hem, backstitching is unsightly.

This is how I finish those seams.

• Sew the seam without backstitching, starting and stopping as close together as you can. Dont worry if you are about a stitch length away, it wont be noticable. Make sure you leave nice long tail threads.

 

• Tie a knot with the two threads, do this on both sides.

The Quick Way to Change Your Snap On Presser Feet

I only started to sew around one year ago, so over the last year I have learned many tips and tricks along the way.

I am going to occasionally feature some beginner tips here, the type of tips I have never seen on blogs. Probably because they are simple things that people take for granted.

First up is a tip on the fast and easy way to change your snap on presser feet. When I first started sewing I did this in the most difficult way.

I would physically pick up the presser foot...

Baby Dress - Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Inspired by my tiny pink baby dress, I wanted to create one in a similar style in a larger size. When giving baby gifts, I like to give larger sized clothing as well as newborn.

I couldn't find a free pattern for what I was after. I can't really afford to buy lots of girls patterns, seeing as I have two boys and will never get much use out of them.

Here is the dress I came up with.

Instead of puchasing a pattern, I decided to have a go at making one myself. This style really only needs a simple bodice pattern.