Learn to sew Pajama Shorts - Beginner Sewing Project

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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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@christiedecker2724 4 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Wonderful!

@SparkyOne549 4 года назад

Pajama shorts were my first sewing project. They’re easy and fast to make. I now have 5 shorts made.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

They're a good starter project!

@SparkyOne549 4 года назад

Melly Sews Now I’ve figured out the fixes I have to do to my pattern, thanks to your pants fitting video.

@samiyahdixon 2 года назад

These were my first project too

@jenfrye7488 2 года назад

@@Mellysews I am making a pair, I am using old beach towels! I cut the patterns. Any extra tips? Please

@Mellysews 2 года назад

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/

@MultiFornication 4 года назад

this is the BEGINNER tutorial I was looking for.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks!

@erika213 4 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Congrats! Glad you love them.

@neelamtripathi3477 4 года назад

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💕

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was fun!

@iamthealphacat 4 года назад

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

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Here's hoping 2021 isn't pajamas for the whole year!

@rosiembanks1 3 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@sewingconfidential 4 года назад

That pattern is amazing, very well thought through. Women have curves and soft tissue! Thank you Melly

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad you like it!

@lynnemorris1313 4 года назад

Where is the pattern link please

@sandrawynter8558 4 года назад

This is so nice and easy to sew thanks.

@queensilian7644 4 года назад

Thank you for being so clear and concise and beginner friendly. You are a great teacher and I appreciate that

@Mellysews 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@littlelila7396 2 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Wonderful!

@chilipeprsandi Год назад

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.

@Mellysews Год назад

Wonderful!

@theshaynasewsshow8568 4 года назад

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!!!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@HOODSSWEETIE 4 года назад

Card stock paper with lines and seam direction are both great tips. Thanks so much.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@merindymorgenson3184 4 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@proudasiangirl576 4 года назад

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.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

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/

@igaadamczak9873 4 года назад

Thank you so much! youre the only youtuber who managed to explain this well to a beginner im in love with my new shorts!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Happy to help!

@suzypalma5387 4 года назад

Agreed!

@lisah9394 3 года назад

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!!

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kdsryd 2 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Congrats!

@olgakendall464 Год назад

The whole ruler paper thing is GENIUS!!

@Mellysews Год назад

Thanks!

@danahochman3324 4 года назад

This was my first clothing project..loved it. Thank you for the clear directions and the helpful video.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@laurendurant1397 4 года назад

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.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Congrats on sewing your first piece of clothing!

@laurendurant1397 4 года назад

Melly Sews Thank you! 😄

@renstarhurst3302 3 года назад

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

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Glad you like it!

@debedwards1717 3 года назад

I just finished my first pair of boxer shorts. Thank you so much for your great instruction. 👍🏻

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Congrats!

@meleyadionne6618 3 месяца назад

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!

@Mellysews 3 месяца назад

Glad it's helpful!

@Stillhouse_Armory 4 года назад

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.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Wonderful!

@carolyncoppola974 4 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@suzanwatson1023 2 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Glad it helps!

@triciamcfarland8823 4 года назад

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💗

@Mellysews 4 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@hannahpeters6642 2 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

I'm so glad!

@shellysadventures2875 4 года назад

I've read many sewing books, but none of them suggested card stock. Tha's fantastic, thank you!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@shellysadventures2875 4 года назад

@@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!

@pamcatchpole4132 2 года назад

Thank you for such comprehensive and easy to follow instructions. I will be making a pair of shorts later

@Mellysews 2 года назад

have fun!

@owlbefine8910 Год назад

Made these shorts tonight. First sewing project. Learned a lot.

@Mellysews Год назад

Wonderful!

@joannpink9108 3 года назад

Love this tutorial! Very easy to follow. I will make this for my daughter. Thank you.

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@Knitterbug 4 года назад

The card stock idea is brilliant!!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad you think so!

@abe5849 4 года назад

Love the tip to use card stock as your guide for pressing!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@thesavedalex4172 3 месяца назад

I'm a beginner. I learn how to sew only from your tutorials. So blessed💙

@Mellysews 3 месяца назад

Welcome!!

@jijiian 2 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Glad it worked out for you!

@Squatchygal 4 года назад

Very simply explained! I will run out today and buy some 1 inch elastic and use some material from a top sheet I have.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

I love making pajamas from old bedsheets!

@suzanneburns9698 Год назад

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.

@Mellysews Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@Sweet__shellybelly 16 дней назад

THATS ALL I NEEDED TO finish for my project thank you! The only mistake I made was the buying the fabric but in the future, I’ll be choosing the correct one. I am going to teach my younger sister how to use a sowing machine and make a pair of pjs

@Mellysews 14 дней назад

Wonderful!

@curtriceennis2924 2 года назад

Love this pattern. 😻 It can easily be adapted into making longer pants or longer shorts. TY for sharing this video with us.

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Glad you like it!

@patriciaroy5846 8 месяцев назад

I love the fabric. Thanks for sharing the tutorial! I look forward to trying a pair soon . Hopefully I can find some beautiful fabric

@Mellysews 8 месяцев назад

Have fun!

@pink1899 Год назад

OMG your channel is so awesome. You explain so well. I came here after watching several videos. My favorite channel Mely!

@Mellysews Год назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@mmohreviewer615 3 года назад

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.

@Mellysews 3 года назад

That can be done, but generally if your casing is the right size for your elastic you don't get a lot of twisting.

@christinewalsh7262 4 месяца назад

So professional..Absolutely brilliant.

@Mellysews 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@manikandang2978 3 года назад

Its really amazing, the Technic which is used for inserting elastic is nice. thanks for sharing melly sews.

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Thanks

@helenh3632 3 года назад

Good tutorial. Loved the extra tips using the lined cardboard.

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jeanettebadger8141 3 года назад

I like that color, I like my PJ shorts. I need to make more!!

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Have fun sewing!

@bronwynb7090 4 года назад

You show and explain so well. I think I can do this. Thank you so much. This is very helpful.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kyouell 4 года назад

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?

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Yes, I have other pajamas I've made from sheets and variations of this pattern mellysews.com/womens-pajama-shorts-tutorial-video/

@BudapestMonster 3 года назад

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. :)

@tinaraify 2 года назад

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.

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Wonderful!

@tesascrochetcritters6307 Год назад

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!

@Mellysews Год назад

And now you've learned something for next time! Glad it was fun for you.

@rafaluna2985 4 года назад

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 !!!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Hope she likes them!

@valerierosel2399 4 года назад

Thank you! I think these will make excellent gifts for those with summer birthdays! Ciao from l’italia!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad you like them!

@nnsistersvlog486 4 года назад

Really so nicely described.....it's an essential clothing for me during this hot summer.👌

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad you liked it

@nnsistersvlog486 4 года назад

@@Mellysews welcome 🤗

@gladtidings4all 2 года назад

I love the pretty floral fabric and your shirt

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@deanalovessewn6117 4 года назад

Hi Melissa!! Excellent vlog.. Easy sew & lovely pajamas bottoms.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks so much!

@web7014 4 года назад

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

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@amandamartinez8884 3 года назад

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 😅🥰

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@꿈나라-m6r 4 года назад

I liked this tutorial. I just started to sew. I will try this. Thank you.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Have fun!

@freespirit3891 4 года назад

Welcome to the world of sewing! 👖👗

@corvette8088 Год назад

Subscribed, downloaded the pattern and made the shorts. Thank you very much!!!

@Mellysews Год назад

Glad you had fun with them!

@srivatsaa.r.9936 4 года назад

PAJAMA SHORTS SIR/MADAM JUST NOW I FULLY WATCHED YR VIDEO. I LIKED IT FOR ITS QUALITY WHICH IS WORTHY OF APPRECIATION. YOU WASTED NO TIME AND DEMONSTRATED STEP BY STEP WHICH ARE WELL FOCUSSED. THANK YOU Vatsa, INDIA

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kaitlynk4023 2 года назад

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!!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Have fun!

@carolnicholas2362 Год назад

The paper guide is genius I just bought a hot iron ruler.I could of saved some money ❤

@Mellysews Год назад

Your ruler will probably last longer though.

@RocketKira Год назад

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!!!

@Mellysews Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@6Pringles 2 года назад

WOW, so easy, thank you! Now I can make my pajama shorts!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Have fun!

@totonana5291 4 года назад

Queeen I loved how simple the instructions were

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks!

@bonniehess816 4 года назад

I'm just learning to sew bought a brand new machine can't wait to try this..

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Have fun!

@dcinrb8538 4 года назад

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.

@ahyonah Год назад

This is insanely good explanation! Love it

@Mellysews Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@snippetsofvictoria 4 года назад

Heyyyyyy, that cardstock measuring guide is a GREAT idea! Awesome tutorial, I'm going to attempt these!!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Have fun!

@serenap4981 3 года назад

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.

@elizabethflores6930 3 года назад

Hey, can you share the link to the free pattern?? I can’t seem to find it on her blog lol

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Elizabeth, it's available to newsletter subscribers. Details are in the blog post linked in the video description.

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@foxxybrown291 4 года назад

That print is beautiful xx

@Mellysews 4 года назад

I think so too :)

@hannahb.a.9390 3 года назад

I can't wait for my machine to be delivered!!! I will make this right away! ❤️

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Have fun!

@h0ebart 3 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@KailuaChick 4 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Yes, they look much bigger before the elastic is added!

@lzal3583 4 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

DIY to make bigger mellysews.com/make-sewing-pattern-bigger-smaller/

@jessicaboyce6619 3 года назад

This video was great! Helped me sew my first pair. I plan to make a few more for myself!

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@MoriahDreams123 2 года назад

Quick and easy! What a lovely tutorial!

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@ausin5052 2 года назад

Fantastic tutorial. Cannot wait to do my first ever project!! Thank you.

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Have fun!

@purplemoon8637 4 года назад

Beautiful Melly! I would love to sew a pair of pj shorts. Thank you for sharing!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Have fun sewing!

@deloreswilliams8564 4 года назад

Thank You, Thank You, this is food to my soul!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@ichisakis 2 года назад

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

@Mellysews 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@marisolsanchez1638 Год назад

This was so helpful. Thank you!

@Mellysews Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mariascakery7001 4 года назад

Thank you, another awesome tutorial!

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@Ranisa12 4 года назад

Lovely shorts pattern. Would love it with pockets too.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

You can add side seam pockets like this mellysews.com/how-to-sew-pockets-add-side-seam-pockets/

@TEAMBuenaventuraSewingisLife 4 года назад

Hello new subscriber im a sewer also from the philippines thanks for your tutorials😉😉

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks for subbing!

@amiraaljarg5781 4 года назад

your blog is so confusing but i was able to find the short patterns! thank you :)

@Mellysews 4 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@icraftncreate4005 4 года назад

Lovely pajama.. 😍 Love the way you teach.. Thank you for sharing 😊

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks so much 😊

@jamesgoacher1606 4 года назад

That was nice and clear, thank you.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jamesgoacher1606 4 года назад

@@Mellysews You mention something called (sounded like) Cloaking Fabric. Google or Amazon do no recognise this but am I correct in thinking that it is Cotton Fabric with no or little stretch? I cannot see any reason for Pajama shorts to stretch :-).

@meerabakshi2676 3 года назад

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!

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Thanks for subbing!

@EmmaSmith-cw4qj 3 года назад

Just did these and the turned out great - thanks so much xx

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Fantastic!

@epiphyllum4413 2 года назад

Tysm for the tutorial hehe i needed it for my home economics project !

@Mellysews 2 года назад

You're welcome 😊

@ceelooutdacut3197 Год назад

This video was very helpful thank you🎉❤

@Mellysews Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@YourNeighbor442 4 года назад

Can’t wait to try this! Your fabric is gorgeous, fantastic design 😍

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@inesmeneses8570 3 года назад

Love it 😍, thanks, now l can finish my pajamas

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@marianwalsh6297 4 года назад

Love this u made it look so simple u explain it so well

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@juanitaespinoza6619 3 года назад

Thank you. You remind me of Nancy Zieman. Please keep up the tutorials.

@Mellysews 3 года назад

What a lovely compliment - I met Nancy a few times and she was such a special person.

@sarahedward9206 3 года назад

Great tutorial! I am going to try later tonight and i hope it turns out well! Will update comment when I’m finished

@Mellysews 3 года назад

Sounds great!

@sarahedward9206 3 года назад

@@Mellysews they turned out amazing! Fit just right and look really good. Thanks you!

@evelynsolmerano4815 4 года назад

I love your sewing machine its beautiful

@Mellysews 4 года назад

Thanks!

@SageWhite-Rose 4 года назад

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.

@Mellysews 4 года назад

I do that too sometimes

@TheJudeJane 3 года назад

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🥳