don't get out of bed

Yup, that is my motto this summer.  I don't want to get out of bed.  Oh that doesn't mean I'm actually horizontal, rather I just want to be comfy, all day, all summer long.  I can't think of anything more comfortable than when I first get into bed at night.  The mattress, pillows, sheets & quilt, they all call me to slumber.  It's a good feeling, one worth preserving and sharing. 

So here's what's up. I had a need to sew this past week, but didn't want to do anything too strenuous like finish the quilt on my cutting table which would require awkward body positions for basting and quilting.  I did something weird to my back/hip and so contortionist sports are not a good idea right now.  Instead I wrote up a tutorial for y'all in celebration of summer and all that is good about it.

Are you still with me?  It's a pdf download with lots of instruction and photos.  don't get out of bed pants  Print it up and give it a whirl for yourself, kids, hubby, sister, mum, the dog??...well maybe not the dog but you know, anyone you can think of as long as it stays in gift format all is good.  The tutorial is meant for personal use only and items made from it are not to be sold. 

If you have any questions in regard to the tutorial just ask away.  Happy Sewing to you!  xxx

** ETA: If you are using a pair of elastic waist pants as your pattern base, remember to stretch the waist line or you will end up with a waist line that is too small. 

Comments

[duckyhouse]

Hi Clever Karen,

I love the trim on your pjs...very cute!

[duckyhouse]

Funny, I've had a few people tell me that.

[duckyhouse]

Joyfalula,

You are not the first to express interest in this fabric. If I have any available in the near future, I'll be sure to contact you. Best wishes.

[duckyhouse]

Chris,

Your welcome, I hope the tutorial works out for you. happy sewing.

[duckyhouse]

Thanks Peggie Sue,

I've been collecting for a little over a year now. It's quite addictive.

[duckyhouse]

Bellaguinness,

I'm with you on that, when I saw the bed linen in the shop it spoke pj's to me. Did I just admit that fabric speaks to me?? lol

[duckyhouse]

Hi Julie,

Oh the lounge shorts sound like fun! They are going to be so comfy. Let me know how it goes.

[SewCraftyMeg]

Oh how neat! I just bought an awesome vintage flat bed sheet at the thrift store and this project is perfect for it! Thank you for sharing it.

Meg

[duckyhouse]

SewCraftyMeg...

so glad to help in the very addictive "sewing with vintage sheets" cycle. Enjoy!

[Susan, aka FlossieBlossoms]

Oh, so cute! Thanks for the tute and they look so comfy, I'll stay in them all day for sure!

[Kellie]

Thank you thank you thank you! I just bought a sheet to do this and now I don't have to make up my own tutorial! I can just follow yours! I seriously just bought them like a week ago and have been putting off making them...then I see your tutorial at Sew Mama sew, sweet serendipity!

[Nikki]

Great tutorial, thank you! These look like being my new favourite pants :D

[Anissa Wheeler]

I used your idea and partially used your tutorial to make these PJ pants for my family. I linked to your blog on my brand new craft blog. :) http://tocraftortocook.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much!

[Rebecca]

Hah! I just put up some of these sheets on my etsy today! I cut them all up though! I was doing a little spring cleaning and realized I just have too much!

These look great!

[duckyhouse]

Oh thanks Rebecca.  Youd be surprised how many people emailed me about the sheets that I used for the tutorial.  I mailed off the rest of the supply that I had to England because one gal really needed it.  If I hear of anymore Ill point them to your shop!

[jen]

would love to feature this tutorial on my blog.. http://vintagesheets.blogspot.com
please let me know if that would be all right!

[duckyhouse]

Hi Jen,

sorry to get back to you so very late. I did a little experiment and went offline for the summer...it's been a good time away, but soon I will be getting back to the business of blogging and creating.

Can you tell me what is involved in feature this tutorial on your blog?

thanks so much.

[suezie howard]

How cool are these and I ADORE your pretty yellow VS too. I recently purchased 2 VS with pretty fabric bands and lace - though no where near as pretty as yours I might add - and can't wait to try these. I hope to make a mini pair for my little grand-daughter from the matching pillowcase too. Thanks for sharing - hope it's ok that I shared the link on my blog too.

[Susie]

Awesome! This is just what I was looking for ... came across some awesome flannel sheets the other day - we don't need them for beds, but I know some kids who'd love some flannel jammie pants!

[Andrew]

Saw these Pinned on Pinterest. Sadly, I can't find the link for the .PDF to download. ;(

[Liz]

Yes, where'd it go?

[duckyhouse]

Lol, okay peeps, check out the side bar for the downloadable PDF, also the title in the post body is a hyperlink