January 07, 2015

DIY Pajamas

As promised, I’ll be sharing with you my first-ever sewing project. I have zero knowledge of sewing machines so when I checked my Pinterest sewing board, I was looking for an easy sewing project for beginners like me.

I saw this “easy sew pj pants” and was glad because there was a pattern already and step by step guide. So I printed the pattern even the blog post. Hehehe! My husband saw me checking the site and he said “pajama agad? Magpillow cover ka muna”.



I did not mind my husband because I don’t like pillow covers. After all, we have enough pillow covers at home and the fabric that I have doesn’t match our bedsheet so sayang lang. I want pajama because I know I can use it. Di rin naman masama mangarap lol. 


Since it was my first time to sew, the fabric that we bought was per kilo not per yard so it is like scrap fabric, P130 per kilo. While sewing, I have the sewing machine manual and the tutorial guide with me. 

I just followed everything and after so many hours, I was able to finish my first ever pajama. I realized that it is not really easy to sew. It needs a lot of patience because I have to make the pattern, cut the fabric, sew the fabric and make sure that the line is straight.

Despite the challenges, there was a sense of fulfillment because even though I had no sewing experience at all, I was able to make DIY pajamas. And because of my successful pajamas, I immediately make pajamas for my son. Since I don’t have a pattern, I used his pants and added 1 inch per side for allowance. 



It was another successful project but I had to rest because it took me half the day to finish our matching pajamas. 



As of this writing, I already made 5 pajamas. It is supposed to be 7 but the two pairs don’t fit my son and my husband's waistline. Hanggang legs lang naipapasok. Lol. Nagkamali ko ng pagcut ng fabric. Hehehe!.

I’m aware that the stitches were not perfect but in my son's eyes, it was a perfect pajama and he was really happy because I’ve made pajamas for him. We’re using the pj's and so far di pa naman nagkakalas kalas after labhan.

27 comments:

MSP said...

galing! keep it up. marunong akong manahi nung elementary days ko gamit ung lumang makina ung pinapadjakan? pero I don't know if marunong pa ko ngaun. how much bili ni hubby mu dun sa sewing machine? if I may ask?

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Nilyn said...

Wow, you remind me of my mother (and now I miss her more).when we were young, she wouldn't buy much RTWs, shed sew one for us para daw di magastos. She'd ssew pajamas and shorts and skirts. Keep it up! :)

Michi said...

This GS2700 model is P12995. :)

Michi said...

I hope time will come that I won't buy na rin. :)

Unknown said...

Oh wow! Wonder mom... before you know it you would soon be making your own dresses.👏👏👏

Renz Alcantara said...

How cuteeee! I love the matching pajama idea :)
Keep it coming! Next naman cgro a dress for you?

Aci Girl said...

wow congrats sis :) favorite ko polkadots, size 28 bewang ko alam mo na :)

Michi said...

hehehe! Di ko pa alam gumawa pattern according sa size. :)

Ayi said...

Ang galing naman mommy :) And malaki natitipid mo dito ah :)) You should open your own shop soon once you get better :)

Michi said...

Thanks! Wow, shop agad. Pero gusto ko yan. #dreambig :)

MrsMartinez | xoxoMrsMartinez.com said...

Way to go! Mompreneur na yan next time ; )

xoxo
MrsMartinez

May De Jesus-Palacpac said...

Good job, mommy! The last time I attempted sewing (in high school H.E. class), it turned out awful. I don't think sewing is a skill I'm gifted with. My husband, on the other hand....hihihi....

Ma.Me.Mi.Mommy said...

Wow, ang galing galing! :) pagawa din ako ng pajamas for my son kasi puro maliit na yung kanya hahha. :)

Aiza said...

Ang galing!! Being a mom makes you feel like you can do anything. Can't wait to be one! :)

Michi said...

True! In the eyes of my son I'm a superwoman who can do anything for him even repairing his broken toys. :)

Michi said...

Mas may alam din hubby ko. :)

Michi said...

Hehehe! That's why pajama din ginawa ko kasi wala na rin pj's son ko. :)

Mommy Anna said...

Congrats mommy! it looks good :-) hope that someday I can do that

thereyoujho said...

Ang ganda infairness. Im sure mas magiging favorite pa yan ng anak mo kasi labor of love. Ansaya nyan.new skill unlocked :)

Joy said...

Galing! Ganyan lang sa umpisa:) congrats sa pajamas:)

Maria Teresa Figuerres said...

Seeing your son's happy face is proof that your patience paid off! Congratulations, sis! I wonder what's next.

Joyful Mess said...

Very nice! I like the fabrics that you used. I actually remember sewing a pajama in 6th grade!

Janice said...

Good job! Sewing is not really my thing. I think the last time I sewed something aside from buttons was in high school. Haha!

TweenselMom said...

That's a great skill :-) I would have loved to sew my daughter's dresses!

Michi said...

Thanks! Lucky you, have have sewing class kami wala e.

Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen said...

Galing! I really admire people who can sew because for the life of me, I can't bring myself to like it.

www.lookingatthebrightside.com said...

My experience of sewing goes back to my gradeschool and highschool days. haha

Good job for learning a new skill that's very practical in the long run! :)

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