Monday, June 17, 2013

MADE: Simplicity 9499 PJ Bottoms - UFO Bust

On a little bit of a posting spree, and the projects are in no particular order...

I don't even remember cutting out the fabric, but found the cutout fabric sitting in my workroom closet... at the latest I think it's been 2 years. For awhile, I hadn't sewn anything for my husband so I think it was going to be a project for him... that's probably why it became an UFO...j/k! ;) Since the UFO Busting initiative, I decided I should go ahead and finish it for him. Luckily, fabric.com keeps your order history so I was able to look it up, and this fabric is from 2006!  In a sense... it's stashbusting and UFO busting!

Simplicity 9499
Sorry... too lazy to move the binder and retake.

Pattern: Simplicity 9499 (not found on Simplicity.com)
Fabric: gray jersey knit from fabric.com in 2006 (my 2nd order with them)
Cost: $7 = $4 (fabric at ~$2/yd) + $1 (pattern) + $2 (notions)
What I Love: Easy peasy pattern

I don't remember too many of the details but I believe it's just 2 pattern pieces since that's what I found, the front and the back. I didn't bother to take out the instructions this time around, but did need to pick up elastic at the store. I sewed the side seams first then the inseams, turned one leg out and put it inside the other leg (right sides together) matching up the "u" seam and stitched. After that, I added the elastic at the waist and did a 1 1/2" deep hem with double stitching. I also stitched the elastic down on the side seams so it doesn't get twisted after washing and wear.

Simplicity 9499

I put them on for the pictures and am now wearing them as I write this post... they're super comfy! I may have to keep them for myself..... or just make another pair with pockets for ME! Just a warning, I don't remember what size I cut out but it's pretty wide even for Mr. So's and my big thighs, which I think makes it perfect for lounging around in. :)

8 comments:

  1. Yay for UFO busting! Feels good to check it off the list doesn't it? And I'm glad I'm not the only one who steal my hubby's pjs. They're just more comfy somehow:)

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    1. It really does! I totally wear some of his comfort clothes. :)

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  2. I just added you to my Bloglovin list!!!

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    1. Thanks, Faye! I've been following you on Feedly! :)

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  3. Those look reeeeeally comfy. So proud of you for knocking out the UFOs! :)

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    1. They are super comfy!! Hehe... thanks, I hope I can stay on track for July.

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  4. Ooooohhhhh -- double stitched knit hem! I still haven't tried that yet. You'll have to let me know when I see you again if you have any tips for a newbie, as yours looks super-professional.

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    1. Thanks, Antoinette! I'm not sure if I have any tips. It went really smoothly for these pants because the knit was so stable. For some reason I haven't tried a twin needle, which would be one less step... I'll get to that one of these days. :)

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