How to Make Adult Footed Pajamas

Pajamas are a cozy and comfortable way to relax at home. With a little bit of sewing skills, you can make your own adult footed pajamas that are both stylish and practical.

Materials:

- 2 yards of lightweight cotton fabric (such as flannel or cotton jersey)

- 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the cuffs

- 1 spool of thread

- 1/4 inch elastic (for the waistband and ankles)

- Sewing machine

- Scissors

- Tape measure

- Fabric marker

- Pins

Instructions:

#### Step 1: Cut out the fabric pieces

- Cut out the following pieces from the cotton fabric:

- 2 front bodice pieces

- 2 back bodice pieces

- 2 sleeves

- 2 pant legs

- Cut out the following pieces from the coordinating fabric:

- 2 cuff pieces

Step 2: Sew the front and back bodice pieces

- With right sides together, sew the front and back bodice pieces along the shoulder seams.

- Press the shoulder seams open.

Step 3: Sew the sleeves in place

- With right sides together, sew the sleeves to the armholes.

- Press the sleeve seams open.

Step 4: Sew the pants legs together

- With right sides together, sew the pant legs along the inseam.

- Press the inseam open.

Step 5: Add the cuffs

- Fold the cuff pieces in half lengthwise, wrong sides together.

- Sew the cuff pieces along the long edge.

- Turn the cuff pieces right side out and press flat.

- Sew the cuffs to the sleeves and pant legs, matching the raw edges.

Step 6: Sew the side seams

- With right sides together, sew the side seams of the pajamas, from the underarm to the hem.

- Press the side seams open.

Step 7: Add the waistband

- Cut a piece of elastic that is the same length as your waist measurement.

- Sew the ends of the elastic together to form a loop.

- Encase the elastic in a strip of fabric that is about 2 inches wide and long enough to wrap around your waist.

- Sew the ends of the fabric strip together to form a casing.

- Insert the elastic into the casing and sew the casing closed.

- Attach the waistband to the pajamas at the waistline.

Step 8: Add the ankle elastic

- Cut two pieces of elastic that are each about 12 inches long.

- Sew the ends of each piece of elastic together to form a loop.

- Insert the elastic loops into the hems of the pant legs.

- Stitch the elastic loops in place.

Step 9: Enjoy your new pajamas!

Your adult footed pajamas are now complete! Enjoy wearing them on a cold winter night.