Do you say “pajama” or “pyjama”? Either way – I love my pajama pants!
I’ve been going through my closets recently (major purge) and realized I need a bit of a refresh on my pajama pants. I know they are pretty inexpensive to purchase but as usual my need to “make it myself” kicked in. Plus, I have this adorable material that I picked up crazy cheap when I bought the rest of the bolt at my local Northwest Fabrics store.
This is Hoffman’s Hot Dogs line. Being a basset hound owner, I kinda needed this fabric.
I used a blend of two different patterns for this project. I took the pattern sizing from a Simplicity pattern, and the idea for colour blocking the bottom from Amy Butler’s In Stitches book.
Pajama pants are a quick little project (my favourite kind). But it was also the perfect chance to check out a new sewing machine! Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing details about the Janome Shop-at-Home website which is a fabulous new concept for Canadians looking to purchase a sewing machine! I’ve been enjoying my Janome Shop-at-Home experience. There’s a wealth of information on their website!
For this pajama pants project I worked on this project on the Janome Juno J1250. This is another beautiful machine.
There are a total of 50 stitches on the J1250. After removing it from the box, it set up really quickly – although I definitely took out the manual this time to make sure I had the “lay of the land” before I started stitching. I can see why this is a great crafting, garment and home decor machine. As with the G1212, it’s got a smooth drive.
These are a few of my favourite things…
Some of my favourite features of this machine just off the top, include:
It’s got a top loading bobbin. Once you have this on a machine, it’s hard to go back to a side-loading bobbin. You can see where your bobbin thread is at and particularly whether it’s getting low and needing to be replenished.
You can change the speed. The speed control slider bar can let you change the maximum speed. Great for when you have different users on your machine (especially newer users) or if you are doing projects that require long rows of straight stitching (speed) or more detailed or curvy stitching (slower for control).
It has an automatic needle threader. This is the first experience I’ve had with that. I had to get out the manual to figure out how to load it but it’s super easy and pretty nifty!
And finally, I love that the needle position always stops in the “up” position. Such a small thing but I very quickly got used to this feature!
Pajama (Pyjama) Pants…
These pants came together really quickly! There are lots of tutorials available if you don’t have any pattern for these. I have also seen where you can take a pair of your exisiting pajama pants, trace around one side of each leg and add one inch for seams. With this pattern, you put right sides together and sewed up the inside leg seam, then sewed the inside curve together, and then the outside leg seams. I used a one inch cuff on the top and inserted an elastic for the top band (you can also use a draw string). And then folded up the bottom cuffs 1/4 inch, ironed, then a 1/4 inch again and straight stitched.
I have lots of scrap materials and so I decided to add the blocking at the bottom just as a cute accent. I also opted for an elastic waist (versus draw-string) just because it seemed easy.
The Janome Juno J1250 is free arm convertible so it was super easy to do the cuffs on the machine.
I increased the stitch length from 2.2 to 3.0 when I stitched the cuff. It was easy to do and I think it makes for a nicer finish.
I’m really pleased with the way these turned out. I made these in a size small. I’ll definitely be looking for more fabric so I can make a few more pairs of pajama pants!
Yes, these pajama’s match my toe nail colour.
Get a Janome Juno G1218 of your very own!
The wonderful people at Janome Shop-at-Home are letting me give one lucky (Canadian) blog reader a Janome Juno G1218 of their very own! Just use the rafflecopter below to enter. Draw will take place on September 11, 2013.
Full disclosure: I have not been financially compensated for this post. As part of my Janome SAH experience I will get to keep one of the Janome Juno sewing machines, but I promise you this — all views expressed here are my own.
fabulous! I have made them for Christmas presents too 😉
Perfect!! I need to make a few in smaller sizes for friends’ kids, too! Hope you’re having a great day, Rebekah.
Quilt as Desired is the Janome seller in Winnipeg. I actually haven’t been sewing at all lately because my sewing machine went kaput in February and then we moved in May. I’m hoping to get a new one soon so I can start sewing again. I mostly sew during naptime lol.
My local authorized Janome dealer is Sewing World in Toronto.
I don’t know how to sew yet but it’s something I’ve wanted to learn for YEARS!!! I can’t learn unless I have a sewing machine first 😉
Toews Sewing – Fraser valley. I want to learn to sew – I could make all kinds of cute toddler clothes for my daughter!
i can never find enough time..my local dealer is k-w sewing machines
Plourde Machine à Coudre in Edmunston, NB is my closest dealer. I can never find enough time to sew!
D & R Vacuum & Appliance World Windsor. I have an area set up that allows me to sew when I get a free moment
•Nova Sewing Centre – Hamilton I tend to sew when the kids are in bed. it’s a way to relax in the evenings.
I always squeeze in some time while the LO has her afternoon nap! 🙂 – My local dealer is Cloverdale Sewing Centre.
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•Machines à coudre à Gatineau – when the kids are asleep I sew
•Machines à coudre à Gatineau – when the kids are asleep I sew !!!
oh my gosh, that fabric makes me squeal with the giddies! LOVE the colours, and the dogs are SO cute! ** I commented on the other janome giveaway(you have the same rafflecopter code up)..My dealer is Singer White Oaks in London ON, and I will have much more sewing time once the kids are back to school!! (buh bye kids! lol)
The Quilting Bee in Fonthill is my nearest dealer! I do most of my sewing in the winter months when I’m inside…I love beeing inside where it’s warm and I can sew
I plan projects around my kids nap/bed times, lol! My Local Dealer would be Singer White Oaks (Sewing Superstore) in London, ON
I work projects around my kids nap times & bed times, lol it s the only way to work it in esp with special projects for xmas! Elves work late 😉 Singer White Oaks (sewing supplies) in Londo, ON is my nearest dealer!
I work my sewing projects around my kids bedtimes & naptimes, lol. Its the only way I can work it in esp with projects for xmas, Elves have to work late you know 😉 Singer Whiteoakes (sewing Superstore) in London On is my closest dealer!
Eeeek! So Sorry for the multiple comments! I had problems getting my msgs to go through! I’m not sure how to delete them! This is what happens when you submit comments before your morning coffee!!
LOL!! No worries!! I love comments so this is great. 🙂
i don’t know how to sew but would like to learn and this would be perfect motivation
The only spare time I have to sew is after everyone has gone to bed! Its my time to relax from the days busy schedule, and I love it! My closest dealer is in Nanaimo, Snip and Stitch Sewing Centre. Thanks for the chance 🙂
my closest dealer is in Oshawa; ultimate sewing center.
I usually bring out the sewing machine in the winter due to the extreme heat in my work room in the summer months. Also the sewing machine i got is in a table and it’s a singer from the 1970’s! .. ya it’s a wee bit slow and not as good as the new ones but it gets the simple jobs done.
I need total quiet to get my sewing done; nobody to annoy me but I need my music blasting as well.
My closest deal is the Snip & Stitch Sewing Centre Ltd in Nanaimo. I am actually entering this contest for my daughter who loves to sew in her spare time and is need of a new machine.
There is a Vacuum and Sewing Centre on 196 close to me. Other than hand sewing I haven’t sewn for a couple of years due to….no more sewing machine!
It’s not easy to find the time to sew other than for a quick hem or repairs to clothing. I borrow my mom’s machine when I need it so this would be perfect if I won. The closest location is Evelyn’s in Newmarket.
snip and snitch here in Nanaimo BC, I only work part time, so I do have time to start and hopefully finish projects
My local dealer is the Cloverdale Sewing Centre in Toronto. I wait till my LO is asleep
I haven’t had a machine in a long time. Mine broke so I gave it away. I’m not a great sewer but would like to be better at it, My local dealer is the Ultimate Sewing Centre in Oshawa ON. 🙂
I sew in the evenings when the children are asleep & my local dealer is Pfaff on Granville Street