Jama Jon Jons

It dawned on me that I really don't have many boy patterns. I was looking at one of the groups I'm apart of and one of the ladies had asked if there were any cute boutiques nearby that could make matching outfits for Christmas. She has a daughter and two sons. I thought, "Hm... some people probably pass up my little shop because I have nothing for little boys!" She was looking for someone who makes Jon Jons. I searched through one of the awesome PDF Sewing groups on FaceBook and found an AWESOME pattern. If you haven't heard of Whimsy Couture, you should definitely check them out. I bought their Jon Jon pattern and LOVED how simple it was when I read through it. Soooo I came up with this awesome idea. My husband doesn't have the fun-spirited side that allows him to wear crazy pj's. I, however, have been known to wear Halloween socks in May and Easter socks in November. I love fun clothing like that :). Anywho, I saved my husband's Christmas pajamas that he was going to give away. And they were the PERFECT thing for this pattern! I upcycled pajamas into some super cute Christmas overalls for my daughter :).

First things first, print out your pattern and piece it together. I used the 2T pattern pieces and size small pjs.

Pattern pieces and pajama bottoms

 Next, make sure the pajamas you're using will be big enough for the Jon Jons you're making. I measured the width of the leg and doubled it to get the total width of fabric, then I measured the pattern piece for the size I needed. If you're using a larger pattern piece, also measure the length of the pajamas.

Measure leg width to make sure they'll work for the size you need

 If the pjs will work, go ahead and seam rip those puppies! Now, this is VERY IMPORTANT... make sure you seam rip the INSEAM, not the outer seam. Once I finished seam-ripping the legs, I seam ripped the crotch. I ended up just cutting the bottom hems and the drawstring area off.

Seam rip the INSEAM, NOT the outer seam

 Below, you will see all the fabric I get to work with for my pattern :).

Seam-ripped PJ bottoms.

 Next, cut out your pattern pieces, making sure to cut one right side and one reverse (or however your pattern instructs you if you're using a different one).

Cut out your pattern pieces.

Follow the instructions on constructing your Jon Jons and you should end up with some super cute, one of a kind, overalls!

Upcycled pajamas turned into cute Christmas Jon Jons!

I hope you enjoyed this short tutorial! Please feel free to ask me questions if you're lost on any part of this. Not much of a seamstress? Stay tuned and you'll see a really neat tutorial on what to do with an old cookie sheet!

Until next time,
Stay Creative!