The lover needed – desperately needed – new pyjama bottoms. He has a plethora of printed tshirts that he uses for tops. He just needed the bottoms bit.

Image from Simplicity.com
Out came Simplicity 9900, a pattern for men’s and boy’s pyjama bottoms, tops and a nightshirt. I’ve only ever used the bottoms pattern. The sleeves and neckline on the nightshirt/top look really weird. It is now out of print, but any pj trouser pattern would work.
I used the tried and tested method for choosing a size – I compared an existing pair to the pattern. I traced off the closest size and hoped for the best.
I didn’t have any non-roll elastic and alas, it should have been used. The leftover elastic I had is folding (rolling?) over already.
These were constructed by using the overlocker and coverstitch machine. I need to watch some videos or read a tutorial on encasing elastic with the coverstitch machine. Or accept that I need to use the sewing machine…
I love the coverstitched hems.
Just in case it was needed I put in a label:
This caused a huge chortle and grin from the lover.
Finally – an image that takes in two of my creative outlets:
Costs
Fabric – Navy striped cotton 1 m @ $7.50 per metre (Remnant Warehouse in Sydney)
Pattern – Simplicity 9900 – used a lot is old, so effectively free
Elastic – 1 metre @ $1.00 per metre – $1.00
Totals = $8.50
Annoyance factor – Low
Make it again? Yes, already have another pair cut out.
They look great!
You never really know how much the elastic type matters until you’re wearing something with twisty rolly elastic!
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Thank you – my husband is very happy with them. Too true about the elastic, quality control matters! The next pair for the lad has been made with non-roll elastic.
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Elastic is the bane of my life, I hate curl but the stiff stuff is horrid on full tummies. I have embraced the multi rows of narrower non-curl, each row a little shorter, comfortable but flexible.
PS I love your annoyance rating, made me smile,
xx N
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