Last year I had to search high and low for coordinating (matching fabric but not styles) pajamas for my boys. I finally found some, but I wasn’t thrilled with them. So this year I’m making them. Here’s round one – guess what I used?
Yup! I made a new sleeve for it since the original pattern has 2 part sleeves. You can download the new sleeve here.
UPDATE: I significantly revised the toddler blazer pattern in August. I am leaving this tutorial up so you can see how I modified the pattern to make these. But please note – the sleeve piece above will only work with the original Toddler Blazer pattern (which is no longer available for sale). If you have the Basic Blazer from Blank Slate Basics (the one that comes in sizes 18m-8), it won’t fit correctly. You can click on the picture below to see the pajama pattern (top & bottom) for sale in my shop, Blank Slate Patterns.
Ok, so now that you’re set with the top pattern, you need about 1 1/2 yards of fabric (I snagged some of the 1.49/yd flannel that Joann’s had on Black Friday) 1 pkg of extra wide double fold bias tape (2 pkgs for the size 4) and 5 buttons. You will also need about 20-22 inches of 1 inch elastic for the pants waistband.
Here are the changes from sewing the blazer:
First, only pin the front, back, front facing, collar and the pajama sleeve pieces, since we won’t be making fully lined pajamas. When you cut out the front and back pieces, add about 1/4 inch to each side seam, so the pajamas won’t be too tight.
Next, finish the inside edge of the front facing pieces. I’m using a zig-zag since my serger is out of commission.
Assemble the collar following the pattern instructions, and then trim the sewn edges with bias tape.
Don’t sew the optional center back seam. Mark the center back, then sew the collar into place according to the pattern.
Then sew in the front facing pieces, leaving about 1/2″ free at the top (arrow below)
After you flip the facings to the inside, you’ll fold this free flap over onto the shoulder seam
For the raw edge of the collar, open up some of the bias tape and pin it just above the seam line. Fold the short ends under and pin into the shoulder seams, under the front facings.
Then you need to do some stitching in the ditch on the right side. Sew over the shoulder seams and across the seam where the collar is attached.
This will tack the front facings and the bias tape covering the collar raw edge into place.
To attach the sleeves, pin in place like this
Start pinning from the front side of the top, continuing toward the back side. After this is sewn in, fold the sleeve in half and sew up the side seam and the underarm seam at the same time.
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What a cutie! LOVE these Christmas jammies!!! You are so talented Melissa
Come on over and link this up to DIY Diva Thursdays fashion party 
Kara
http://www.mineforthemaking.com
I am super impressed! I sew, but I’m totally initmidated by making pj’s. You did a fabulous job! Looks like he loves them too. Would you share here, pretty pleeease?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/shine-on-fridays-3-and-some-fabulous.html
Very Cute! You do such a great job.
Becoming a follower to keep up on all your other great projects.
If you get a chance sometime, you’ll have to stop by my blog.
Melissa
redflycreations.blogspot.com
Sooo SUPER cute and awesome.. I love it.. What a handsome lil fella you have there.. : ) I would LOVE if you could please link and share it via my Pin’Inspirational party happening today pweeease.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/special-christmas-soiree1st-feature.html
Thanks SO much.. Wishing you an amazing start to your weekend..
They are cute little PJ’s.
I’d love for you to share this project over at my Inspiration Party at Simply Christmas ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday.html
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
DARLING! I love little guys in cute pajamas!
Very cute indeed! We are having penguin PJs for Christmas this year too!
I love Christmas Pj’s! These are super cute. Very nice!
Who wouldn’t sleep like an angel in such sweet Christmas jam-jams? I SURE would! Thanks for sharing!
awwww…..
(Darling model too, of course)
Visiting from TT&J tonight,
Smiles, and happy holidays from Chilly NW Illinois
Suzanne
I totally bought that fabric to make pj pants for myself
Those are so cute! I always have the hardest time finding cute matching pjs for my boys. This year I found some plaid pants and I’m going to applique a shirt to match:)
These are just darling!!
This is absolutely adorable! I am having a Christmas Pajama Rama contest and would love for you to enter these!
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-pajama-rama-contest.html
I have fabric I bought to make my boys some matching Christmas pjs… just bought your pattern because these are adorable. Can’t wait to get started!
These are so cute!! In making my kids matching pjs for Christmas so ill have to get the pattern. Are the pants included in the blazer pattern or do you have a different pattern for those?
The blazer pattern I used for this is no longer available. The pants pattern I originally used was this one:http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-and-pattern-kid-pants-the-basic-pants.html.
However, I am working on a (nicer fitting) Christmas pajama pattern – should be out at the beginning of November. It will have the top and pants.