Pyjama party These comfortable pyjama pants are just the
thing for sleepovers with her friends in her pretty handcrafted bedroom.
Size one size only to fit size 10 Difficulty: easy Time: one day
You will need pattern on page 74 dressmaker’s graph paper 160 x 150cm rayon (more fabric will be needed for one or two-way pattern repeats, or fabrics with a nap) 80cm of 35mm-wide braided elastic 80cm of 35mm-wide satin ribbon for bow
NOTE All pattern pieces include a 1,5cm seam allowance.
To make 1 Draft the pattern pieces on page 74 onto dressmaker’s graph paper. Cut out all the pieces from the fabric and transfer all the pattern markings. With right sides facing sew the inner leg seam of the front and back pieces together. Press the seam allowances open. 2 Placing right sides together, match the front and back pieces and sew around the curved crotch seam. To strengthen the crotch seam, stitch a line 7mm into the seam allowance around the deepest part of curve (about 15cm). 3 Sew the outer leg seams. Press the seam allowances open. 4 Fold the raw upper edge of the pants towards the inside by 1,5cm and press. Fold again, this time along the marked fold line, and sew in place to form a casing for the elastic. Leave a gap in the seam to thread the elastic through. 5 Top-stitch close to the upper edge of the pants. 6 Thread the elastic through the casing. Putting a safety pin on the end of the elastic makes it easier to thread, as there is something to grasp. Before you cut the elastic, try the pants on for fit. Cut the elastic with 2cm for overlap and secure well. To prevent the elastic rolling in its casing, sew the elastic to the casing at the back. 7 Sew up the opening in the casing, stretching the elastic as you sew if necessary, so that the fabric lies flat. 8 To hem the pants, fold in the bottom edge by 1,5cm and press. Fold inwards again by 3cm and sew in place. Top-stitch close to the edge of the hem for a neat finish. 9 Make a bow out of the ribbon and stitch in place on the front.
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